Victorian Minister for Local Government, Melissa Horne, today announced a municipal monitor will be appointed to Horsham Rural City Council to support good governance processes and practices at the council.
In a statement, the Minister said she had appointed Steven Kingshott following governance concerns raised about Horsham Rural City Council.
“The council’s failure to meet the statutory deadlines for adoption of a budget is unprecedented in recent years,” she said.
Mr Kingshott brings significant experience to his role having most recently served as a monitor to Glenelg Shire Council. He will begin his term as monitor on 2 September 2024, with the appointment expiring on 30 June 2025.
“Councils play a vital role delivering the services and infrastructure that Victorians rely on – Mr Kingshott will work with Horsham Rural City Council to improve and address its governance issues and better serve its community,” said Minister Horne.
She said municipal monitors appointed previously in Victoria have proven to be effective in helping councils make governance improvements, enabling them to serve their communities as required by the Local Government Act 2020.
