The state government has announced the Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel for 2024, with 10 mayors from across Victoria.
Comprising mayors from urban, regional and rural communities, the mayors will meet with Local Government Minister Melissa Horne four times this year. The first meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 21.
“This panel plays an important role, providing advice on local government matters and the needs of communities across Victoria,” Ms Horne said.
“I look forward to chairing this panel and supporting the performance of the local government sector with the advice of these 10 mayors from urban, regional and rural communities.”
The panel changes every year and is set up to offer the minister advice on legislative, regulatory, strategic and policy issues that affect councils across Victoria.
This year’s panel is expected to focus its work on governance, representation and inclusion.
The 2024 members include Cr Clare Le Serve from Bass Coast council, Cr Fiona Stitfold from Bayside council, Cr Naim Kurt from Hume council, Cr Jenna Davey-Burns from Kingston council, Cr Cuc Lam PSM from Maribyrnong council, Cr Damien Gallagher from Murrindindi council, Cr Robert Vance from Pyrenees council, Cr Shane Sali from Greater Shepparton council, Cr Ian Bye from Wellington council and Cr Denise Massoud from Whitehorse council.
Details: localgovernment.vic.gov.au.
