The Municipal Association of Victoria has completed the latest changes to its board, re-electing its president alongside two returning directors and eight newly elected directors.
Jennifer Anderson was re-elected President and will serve a two-year term alongside the new board of directors.
The successfully re-elected directors are:
- Cr Ruth Gstrein from Corangamite Shire Council representing the Great South Coast Barwon Region
- Cr Stuart James from Monash City Council representing the Metropolitan East Region
The newly elected directors are:
- Cr Rochelle Halstead from Bass Coast Shire Council representing the Gippsland Region
- Cr Michael Gobel from Wodonga City Council representing the Goulburn Ovens Murray Region
- Cr Li Zhang from Glen Eira City Council representing the Inner Metropolitan South East Region
- Cr Les McPhee from Swan Hill Rural City Council representing the Loddon Campaspe Mallee Region
- Cr Karen Sherry from Hume City Council representing the Metropolitan North Region
- Cr Kris Bolam from Frankston City Council representing the Metropolitan South Region
- Cr Shannon McGuire from Wyndham City Council representing the Metropolitan West Region
- Cr Jo Armstrong from Ararat Rural City Council representing the Wimmera Southern Mallee Central Highlands Region
Cr Anderson said that she looked forward to working with the newly elected board to continue the important work of the MAV representing local government.
“Congratulations to all the successfully elected board directors,” Cr Anderson said.
“I am thrilled to be elected as the MAV President for a two-year term and look forward to working with the new MAV Board, CEO, staff, our member councils and the communities we serve.
“Open, honest, collaborative partnerships will be a priority for me in this role in order to provide the greatest outcomes for our communities.
“By improving communication with councils to understand challenges and opportunities, MAV can advocate more effectively with state and federal government and strengthen awareness across the sector and community.
“The MAV has been working hard to represent the perspective of local government and the communities we represent through the implementation of its 2024-27 strategic plan, Shaping Our Future and I look forward to working on providing a unified voice for the sector.”
