Audit and risk

25Aug 2026

Confirmed minutes of Ordinary Meeting 23 June 2026 and Special Meetings 30 June and 12 August 2026

Granted permit for partial demolition of Glenlyon Recreation Pavilion under Heritage Overlay 891
Issued amended planning permit for 63 Central Springs Rd: gymnasium and pilates studio use
Imposed amended permit conditions including removal of proposed pylon sign and updated amenity controls
and 2 more

Hepburn Shire Council · 6 decisions · 9 min read

1Jul 2026

Approved CEO Derek Madden annual leave and appointed Leigh McCallum as Acting CEO

Received and noted Audit and Risk Advisory Committee summary (25 February 2026)
Confirmed minutes of 3 June 2026 and unscheduled meetings (10 and 24 June 2026)
Received the Mayor’s report for community information
and 2 more

Moorabool Shire Council · 6 decisions · 7 min read

6May 2026

Confirmed minutes of 1 April 2026 and 15 April 2026 council meetings

Approved Arts and Culture Strategy review communications and consultation strategy
Received petition for improved Russell Street parking, Gordon; officers to respond
Approved Events Management Policy communications and consultation strategy for 2026
and 2 more

Moorabool Shire Council · 6 decisions · 9 min read

25Nov 2025

Adopt Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026–2029, with cat reclaim rate improvement reporting

Authorise Planning Scheme Amendment C110gpla Gaming for preparation and exhibition
Endorse Councillor Engagement Program 2026
Appoint 2025–26 councillor delegates and proxies to committees and external boards
and 2 more

Golden Plains Shire · 6 decisions · 9 min read

21Oct 2025

Approved certification of 2024/25 Annual Financial Statements and Performance Statement

Noted Audit and Risk Committee recommendation following VAGO final audit
Authorized Mayor and Cr Emma Robbins to certify Annual Financial Statements
Authorized Mayor and Chief Executive Officer to certify Governance and Management Checklist

Golden Plains Shire · 4 decisions · 5 min read

1Oct 2025

Appointed Mr John Watson as independent member of Audit and Risk Advisory Committee (2025–2028)

Approved draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026–2030 for four-week public exhibition
Adopted 2024/25 Governance and Management Checklist for Annual Report inclusion and Local Government Victoria submission
Adopted “in principle” 2024/25 Performance Statement for Auditor-General certification submission
and 2 more

Moorabool Shire Council · 6 decisions · 11 min read

29Sep 2025

Adopted in principle and submitted 2024/25 Financial and Performance Statements to Auditor-General

Authorised Councillors Kehoe and Wardlaw to certify final 2024/25 statements post-auditor changes
Approved submission of audited statements subject to Audit and Risk Committee recommendations
Confirmed 2024/25 asset revaluations across roads, bridges, drainage, and land/buildings
and 2 more

Pyrenees Shire Council · 6 decisions · 6 min read

24Sep 2025

Adopt amended Audit and Risk Committee Charter with attached appendices

Approve in principle 2024/25 Annual Financial Report and Performance Statement
Endorse interim Community Support Policy amendments and note 2025–2026 grants outcomes
Adopt Central Goldfields Shire Council General Local Law 2025 and authorise public notice
and 2 more

Central Goldfields Shire Council · 6 decisions · 8 min read

6Aug 2025

Adopt revised Audit and Risk Advisory Committee Charter (four-year internal audit plan)

Authorise WorkCover 2025/26 premium payment before 18 August for 5% discount
Approve draft Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2025–2029 for public consultation
Adopt Customer Experience Strategy 2025–2027
and 2 more

Moorabool Shire Council · 6 decisions · 9 min read

25Mar 2025

Confirmed minutes of the 25 February 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting

Noted Audit and Risk Committee biannual report (Aug and Oct 2024)
Noted unconfirmed Audit and Risk Committee minutes from 11 February 2025
Adopted updated Instrument of Delegation: Council to Chief Executive Officer (S5)
and 2 more

Golden Plains Shire · 6 decisions · 7 min read

26Feb 2025

Accept petition and support implementation of the Rainbow Readiness Roadmap

Receive December 2024 Quarterly Finance Report; no revised 2024–25 budget required
Adopt amended Audit and Risk Committee Charter
Adopt Governance Framework and Statutory Compliance Frameworks
and 2 more

Central Goldfields Shire Council · 6 decisions · 6 min read

23Dec 2024

Adopted 2025 schedule for all scheduled Council meetings and Audit & Risk Committee meetings

Rejected amendment to move 25 March 2025 and 25 November 2025 meetings from Smythesdale to Linton
Confirmed 2025 meeting dates including budget submissions meeting on 1 April 2025
Scheduled Audit & Risk Committee meeting dates for 2025 across Bannockburn
and 1 more

Golden Plains Shire · 5 decisions · 6 min read

17Dec 2024

Confirmed minutes of 16 September 2024 and 26 November 2024 meetings

Noted temporary extended planning delegations decisions made during election period
Adopted revised planning delegation instrument for 18-month trial (18 Dec 2024–30 Jun 2026)
Awarded tender for supply/delivery of one motor grader (HEPBURFT2024.02) to William Adams CAT
and 2 more

Hepburn Shire Council · 6 decisions · 8 min read

17Dec 2024

Confirmed minutes of 19 November 2024 and 26 November 2024 meetings

Adopted 2025 council meeting schedule and Audit & Risk Committee meeting dates
Noted Quarter 1 Finance Report for period ending 30 September 2024
Adopted revised Consultation Meeting Policy and Procedure for Statutory Planning
and 2 more

Golden Plains Shire · 6 decisions · 8 min read

26Nov 2024

Confirmed minutes of the 22 October 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting

Endorsed Amplitel/Telstra 30-year Meredith Works Depot lease for public consultation
Adopted revised Instrument of Appointment and Authorisation under the Planning and Environment Act
Approved the Audit and Risk Committee Charter (with minor administrative updates)
and 2 more

Golden Plains Shire · 6 decisions · 7 min read

24Sep 2024

Approved in-principle 2023/24 Financial Statements and Performance Statement for audit

Authorised CEO, Cr Bob Sanders, and Cr Jo Armstrong to certify final 2023/24 statements
Adopted 30 June 2024 quarterly performance report: financial statements and performance indicators
Adopted transfers to reserves ($2,628,250) and from reserves ($14,780,498)
and 2 more

Ararat Rural City Council · 6 decisions · 6 min read

18Sep 2024

Adopted 2023/24 Governance & Management Checklist for Annual Report and publication

Adopted “in principle” 2023/24 Performance Statement for Auditor-General certification submission
Authorized Audit & Risk Committee councillors to certify final Performance Statement post-audit changes
Adopted “in principle” 2023/24 Financial Statements for Auditor-General certification submission
and 2 more

Moorabool Shire Council · 6 decisions · 8 min read

10Sep 2024

Confirmed minutes of 27 August 2024 ordinary and confidential council meetings

Received and noted delegates report and councillor informal meeting records
Adopted Audit and Risk Committee minutes (13 August 2024) and biannual report (Feb/May 2024)
Directed CEO to identify funding and initiate preparation of an Open Space Strategy
and 2 more

Golden Plains Shire · 6 decisions · 7 min read

16Jul 2024

Confirmed minutes of 18 June and 25 June 2024 meetings

Adopted refusal of PLN23/0261: 35 Paddock Street, Clunes subdivision
Adopted refusal of PLN24/0015: 504 McKenzies Road, Clunes two-lot subdivision
Adopted Audit and Risk Committee Charter
and 2 more

Hepburn Shire Council · 6 decisions · 7 min read

14Nov 2023

Admit urgent business item responding to Royal accident in Daylesford

Adopt condolence and community support motions following the Royal tragedy
Determine Mayor term: Mayor appointed until 26 October 2024 election day
Elect Cr Brian Hood as Mayor for 2023/2024 term
and 2 more

Hepburn Shire Council · 6 decisions · 8 min read