"Systemic shortcomings", a funding dispute, and a controversial resignation

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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

More councils take issue with funding for beach lifeguard services

Townsville’s controversial mayor resigns, but the long running saga is not over

Calls for publication of Council FOI requests

A council’s $2M parking machine overhaul

A Sydney area council CEO reportedly negotiating a contract exit

A major financial restructure for a Queensland council

A string of supplementary election results from South Australia

A costly by-election in WA after a surprise resignation

and controversy over CEO recruitment at a NZ council…

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