An April 17, 2025, meeting of the Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) took a dramatic turn involving police, following debate over a building’s legality in Nimmitabel. Councillor Thaler’s motion, ruled by the SMRC Chair as unlawful due to an Apprehended Violence Order existing between himself and the occupants of the property in question, saw several […]
Tag: Performance Improvement Order
Concerns Over Council PIO Compliance: Calls for Independent Review of Reports
The Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) finds itself mired in controversy following the submission of its first Performance Improvement Order (PIO) report. This report, mandated by the Minister for Local Government, scrutinises how the Council is addressing behavioural issues among councillors and aligns with compliance measures. Both supporters and critics of the report’s submission came […]