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Welcome
| The Municipal Association of Victoria is the peak representative and advocacy body for Victoria's 79 councils.
The MAV was formed in 1879 and the Municipal Association Act 1907 anointed the MAV the official voice of local government in Victoria.
Today, the MAV is a driving and influential force behind a strong and strategically positioned local government sector. Our role, broadly speaking is to represent and advocate the interests of local government, lobby for a 'fairer deal' for councils, raise the sector's profile, ensure its long-term security and provide policy advice, strategic advice, capacity building programs and insurance services to local government.
Bushfires Community Information
View details of Government agencies and other relevant contacts for those affected by the bushfires, as well as information on how the community can assist. Find out more>
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President's Update
A regular update from the MAV President to
keep you informed about new and
emerging issues in local government.
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| | Council Rates Data 2009
The MAV has collated councils' budget and rates data for 2009, with responses from 73 of Victoria’s 79 councils. It highlights councils’ budgeted rates and overall revenue, as well as changes in rates for 2009-10. Find out more>
Model Procurement Policy
Recent amendments to the Local Government Act require councils to have a procurement policy. MAV Procurement commissioned the development of a model procurement policy addressing the legislative requirements and incorporating best practice guidelines and input from procurement officers in councils. Download the MAV Model Procurement Policy>
Overheads Model
The MAV has developed an overheads model to assist councils to calculate indirect costs. Find out more>
Local Government Careers Campaign
Local government employment branding strategy and the new campaign designed to promote Victorian council careers. Find out more>
Local Government Cost Index
The 2009-10 report examining the price movement in councils' input costs has been published. Find out more >
State Council Resolutions
The resolutions of State Council meeting on 27 May 2009 are now available. Find out more>
Strategic Plan 2009-10
The State Council has endorsed the MAV Strategic Plan 2009-10. Find out more>
Local Government Submission - Bushfires Royal Commission
The MAV and 77 Victorian councils have lodged a general submission to the Bushfires Royal Commission. Find out more> | | |
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| | Resource Efficiency Seminar
This seminar will showcase current council activity and connect councils with contemporary thinking in these two priority areas of action – water and energy. Find out more>
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Intelligent Communities: Where to from here
The Intelligent Communities Forum is a think tank that studies the economic and social development of the 21st century community. Whether in industrialised or developing nations, communities are challenged to create prosperity, stability and cultural meaning in a world where jobs, investment and knowledge is increasingly dependant on communication advances. The challenge for our Councils and their communities is to understand the threats to our way of life on one hand and the opportunities to build inclusive, prosperous and sustainable communities on the other. Friday 24th July 2009. Bookings essential.
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Smart Urban Peak Futures
Smart Urban Peak Futures
Can we meet the challenge of urban sustainability?
Can Australia’s vulnerable urban areas be future-proofed?
Wednesday August 19 and Thursday August 20, 2009. Find out more>
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