An oversight, an ejection, and the wisdom of the crowd

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On the 17th July 2024 edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

• Frankston stands by its decision to fine a resident who filled a hole on council land
• It’s budget take 2 at Warrnambool after an administrative oversight
• A former mayor ejected from a Council meeting over a stunt with a prop
• A mayor withdraws a controversial motion to vary an Acknowledgement of Country
• Proposed cuts to library services draw protests at a regional council
• Residents mobilise to save an icon in danger of falling into the sea
• and the US council forced to shut down its public comment section at meetings due to threats of violence.

Plus in Roundup Extra, Chris speaks with Fabian Dattner and Zoe Dattner from the Dattner Group about their recent local government event, "The Wisdom of the Crowd" and their big succession planning news.
Access the summary document from the event here.

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1. An oversight, an ejection, and the wisdom of the crowd (00:00:00)

2. Victorian Roundup (00:02:37)

3. National Roundup (00:09:05)

4. Global Roundup (00:17:02)

5. Interview: Wisdom of the Crowd with Fabian and Zoe Dattner (00:22:05)