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Don't hesitate, nominate
The election race gets underway tomorrow with nominations opening on 15 September for Victorian council-hopefuls, following a successful campaign by the Municipal Association of VictoriaGovernance; Media releases; News -
Be the voice of your community
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is encouraging community-minded citizens to put up their hand to influence the future of their community, with the openingGovernance; Media releases; News -
Rate capping advocacy
This week the MAV met with Peter Brown who has been commissioned by the Essential Services Commission to undertake an independent review of its rateFinance; News -
Information is key for council election candidates
People interested in standing for council should engage with key community leaders, according to results from a new Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) survey.Governance; Media releases; News -
Rate capping – what the Government didn’t tell you
While most Victorian councils have confirmed their intention to not raise rates above the State’s 2.5 per cent rate cap from 1 July, the GovernmentFinance; Media releases; News -
Survey reveals councillor election motivations
A Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) survey of successfully elected councillors has revealed the most common reasons that motivated them to stand for council andGovernance; Media releases; News -
MAV response to rate capping report
The Environment and Planning Standing Committee of the Victorian Parliament has released its second report on its Inquiry into Rate Capping.Finance; Media releases; News; Publications -
MAV response to ESC rate cap variation decisions
The ESC has just released its decision on rate cap variations sought by nine municipalities.Finance; Media releases; News -
Don't stand back - stand for council
Passionate community members who want to have a greater say in future decisions at the local level should consider standing for council at the 22Governance; Media releases; News -
Stand for Council campaign launch
The MAV has invited governance and communications staff from member councils to the launch of our Stand for Council campaign on 5 May.Governance; News