Mayor gets powers to deal with disorderly council meetings
Council will no longer be able to reduce the five minute duration of speeches during debate.
Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig
Minister flags faster response to councillor misconduct
Current process too weak, says Local Government Minister, and takes years when public trust needs resolution quickly.
Urgent call for support to fight Minister’s Performance Order
Councillors’ voted unanimously to seek legal advice on the performance improvement order.
Ombudsman investigates council performance order
The NSW Ombudsman is examining the legality of the Performance Improvement Order (PIO) imposed on Central Coast Council by the Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig. The move comes after…
Brooks slams “undemocratic” Improvement Order
Brooks a lone voice in opposing Local Government Minister’s Performance Improvement Order.