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Council structure
All councils consist of elected members (democratically elected councillors) and the administration (council employees).https://www.viccouncils.asn.au/what-councils-do/council-responsibilities/council-structure -
OPAN Case Study (PDF, 0.3 MB)
https://www.viccouncils.asn.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/24599/Case-study-OPAN-Jan-2020.pdf -
Time to tackle ageism
https://www.viccouncils.asn.au/newsroom/resources/case-studies/time-to-tackle-ageism -
Cost pressures
Around 20 per cent of the total income for Victorian councils is provided by the State and Federal Government in the form of grants. These grants are used for infrastructure or to provide a specific service on behalf of, or in partnership with,https://www.viccouncils.asn.au/what-councils-do/council-funding/cost-pressures -
Sally Capp - City of Melbourne
The first mayoral blog on the Vic Councils site was provided by the newly-sworn in Lord Mayor of the City of Melbourne, Cr Sally Capp in June 2018.https://www.viccouncils.asn.au/newsroom/resources/mayoral-blog/sally-capp-city-of-melbourne -
Youth services
Councils provide a range of specific programs, services and facilities especially for young people in their community.https://www.viccouncils.asn.au/what-councils-do/council-services/youth-services -
Andrew Munroe - Whitehorse City Council
Every month we will feature a blog by a different Mayor on how their council is making a positive difference for their community.https://www.viccouncils.asn.au/newsroom/resources/mayoral-blog/andrew-munroe-whitehorse-city-council -
Council revenue
Councils typically deliver more than 100 community services and provide local roads, bridges and community facilities valued at $91.2 billion across Victoria. To fund these activities, councils use rates plus other revenue sources includinghttps://www.viccouncils.asn.au/what-councils-do/council-funding/council-revenue -
Graham Massey - Yarriambiack Shire
The second mayoral blog on the Vic Councils site was provided by the Mayor of Yarriambiack Shire Council, Cr Graham Massey in July 2018.https://www.viccouncils.asn.au/newsroom/resources/mayoral-blog/graham-massey-yarriambiack-shire -
Local government spending overview – Infographic (PDF) (PDF, 1.64 MB)
https://www.viccouncils.asn.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/23097/Council-spending-infographic-Herald-Sun-response.pdf