19 November 2008

Election of the VLGA Board

Now it’s our turn for elections! All positions on the VLGA Board are up for election on Thursday 5 February. Here are the most important dates to put in your diary:

· 9am Friday 16th January: Voters Roll closes.

· 10am Friday 16th January: Nominations open.

· 5pm Tuesday 27 January: Nominations close

· 5pm Friday 30 January: Electronic and attendance voting opens

· 9am Thursday 5 February: Electronic voting closes

· 7pm Thursday 5 February: Attendance voting closes

· We intend to declare the result of the election during the Leading Edge Forum on the evening of Thursday 5 February.

Eligibility to Vote

· All individual and group members as of 18 December 2008 are entitled to vote. If you are an unfinancial member, you must renew before the Voters Roll closes.

· If you have been offered honorary membership, you must return your membership form before the Voters Roll closes.

· Councillors at VLGA member Councils are entitled to an individual vote but only if they have signed and returned their formal agreement to the VLGA Mission, Vision and Values. All member Councillors should have received a membership form and self-addressed envelope with the latest Bulletin.

For details on who is eligible to stand for Board, see our latest Bulletin (page 3).

Local Government Leadership and Learning Centre Program for 2009

This week Councillors should have received a package from us which contains information on Member Benefits and the Local Government Leadership and Learning Centre’s Program for the first half of 2009. The program is also located on our webpage

VLGA Meeting & Welcome Celebration

Last night we were joined by many Mayors, Councillors and Members for our annual get-together. We were joined by Minister Richard Wynne, Lord Mayor, Cr Robert Doyle and Deputy Lord Mayor, Cr Susan Riley and our extra special guest was the lady herself, Rae Perry. It was a wonderful evening to share with wonderful people.

Seasons Greetings to all

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your loved ones the very best for the festive season. I hope you take time to have a break and return in the new year with new vigour, I know I will.

Warm Regards

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