New Nedlands commissioners appointed with ‘huge task’

New Nedlands commissioners appointed with ‘huge task’

The newly appointed chair commissioner of Nedlands has described the job ahead as a ‘huge task’ as they prepare to take control of the troubled council for the next seven months.

Commissioners appointed to run City of Nedlands

Three commissioners have been appointed by Western Australia’s Local Government Minister, Hannah Beazley, to take control of the City of Nedlands Council. The council collapsed in disarray two weeks ago when five of its councillors resigned, leading to the remaining four councillor positions being declared vacant and as required by the Local Government Act 1995. Under the Act, the Minister can appoint commissioners to fulfil the role of the coun…