Local Government Monitor appointed to the City of South Perth

Local Government Inspector Tony Brown has appointed Murdoch University Chancellor Gail McGowan PSM as a local government monitor at the City of South Perth, commencing Wednesday 25 February. 

Ms McGowan served as a local government commissioner from 2022-23 and is currently Chancellor of Murdoch University and Chair of the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority. 

Ms McGowan will be observing Council and committee meetings including those held in closed session, inspecting documents and reviewing governance practices. Her appointment will be for a period of nine weeks at this stage, concluding on 29 April with a report and observations to the Inspector. 

While this will not impact day-to-day operations, the City is committed to working cooperatively and openly with Ms McGowan to review governance practices for the betterment of the community.