Who does run the Council? This is something we would all love to know! Come along to our next speaker event on 20th November 2.30pm at Beaumaris Senior Centre and find out from a true insider.
Margaret Abbey PSM received one of the lesser-known Australian Honours awarded by the Governor General, the Public Service Medal, in acknowledgement of her contribution to planning in Victoria and specifically her role in managing the reconstruction and recovery of the Murrindindi and Nillumbik communities following the devastating Black Saturday bushfires. Margaret was a lead witness for local government at the Bushfires Royal Commission.
Whilst retired from a full-time career which culminated in her being appointed the CEO of the Murrindindi Shire Council in 2010, Margaret has continued her association with local government.
With over 40 years’ experience, Margaret is well placed to dispel some of the myths and intrigues that surround local government, including:
- What actually is the role of Local Government?
- How much power does the Mayor really have?
- Who decides how much I pay in rates? and
- Who ultimately makes the planning decisions in Victoria?