CITY of Whittlesea Mayor, Cr Lawrie Cox, has been appointed to the Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel, providing council an opportunity to discuss key issues affecting the local government sector.
Chaired by Minister for Local Government Nick Staikos, the advisory panel, which is made up of 11 Mayors from across Victorian Councils, will provide high-level advice on legislative, regulatory, strategic and policy issues that affect local governments.
Mayors from Baw Baw, Casey, Melbourne, Darebin, Frankston, Hepburn, Macedon Ranges, Mitchell, Murrundindi and Stonnington are all part of the panel alongside Cr Cox.
The panel held its first meeting last week.
Cr Cox said he was honoured to be a part of the panel.
“I am honoured to have been selected to join the Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel, and proud to be able to represent the City of Whittlesea at State level discussions,” he said.
“This is a great opportunity for the City of Whittlesea to bring key issues to the table and I am looking forward to working with my fellow Mayors to plan for the future of local government.”