The State Government has appointed a municipal monitor to Buloke Shire Council, advising the council and supporting good governance processes.

Peter Harriott comes to the council with local government experience, having served as Greater Shepparton City Council chief executive and has provided specialist governance advice to Strathbogie Shire Council.

Mr Harriott will advise and support Buloke Shire Council, and will ensure stability for the council in the lead up to and following the October elections. 

The government has introduced reforms to support and improve governance and integrity standards ahead of the new council term. 

The reforms will introduce mandatory training for elected representatives, a uniform councillor code of conduct and strengthened powers for the minister to address councillor conduct.

Information about the reforms, as well as the terms of reference for monitors, is available at localgovernment.vic.gov.au/council-governance.

Mr Harriott will provide a report to Local Government Minister Melissa Horne at the end of his term on December 31.