Mitchell Shire Mayor Fiona Stevens has been appointed as one of 13 Mayors from across Victoria to be an advisor to Local Government Minister Melissa Horne.
The Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel is a mix of urban, regional and rural mayors representing the diversity of Victorian communities.
The first meeting of the advisory panel with Minister Horne was on Tuesday 4 April.
The first item for the panel's attention was a focus on governance and accountability.
Cr Stevens said she would use the panel as an opportunity to bring Mitchell Shire's key issues to Minister Horne.
"Working closely with Minister Horne is an excellent opportunity to advocate for Mitchell Shire in conjunction with other Councils," she said.
"Representation on this panel means we have a significant opportunity to raise matters of local concern and importance directly with the Minister.
"The benefit of this panel is to bring direct experience and advice from those in the local government to help formulate affective legislation and policy to make a real difference at the grassroots level. This opportunity is greatly appreciated."
Cr Stevens will join the Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel alongside:
- Cr Andrea Metcalf, Greater Bendigo City Council
- Cr James Magee, Glen Eira City Council
- Cr Antoinette (Tony) Briffa, Hobsons Bay City Council
- Cr Sophie Price, Indigo Shire Council
- Cr Hadi Saab, Kingston City Council
- Cr Fiona Stevens, Mitchell Shire Council
- Cr Augustina Samardzija, Monash City Council
- Cr Pierce Tyson, Moonee Valley City Council
- Cr Rosie Annear, Mount Alexander Shire Council
- Cr Karen Foster, Moyne Shire Council
- Cr Laura Binks, Strathbogie Shire Council
- Cr Claudia Nguyen, Yarra City Council
