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Posted on Friday 18th of May, 2018,
Greater Shepparton City Council Chief Executive Officer, Peter Harriott and Mayor, Cr Kim O’Keeffe will be meeting with local residents across the municipality next month.
Residents will have the opportunity to make appointments to meet with the CEO and Mayor to discuss ideas and issues.
Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Kim O’Keeffe encouraged residents to attend the session and discuss their topics directly.
“I hope to see community members take up this opportunity to meet with the CEO and myself to talk about their ideas or issues one on one. I look forward to meeting with residents in their town,” Cr O’Keeffe said.
Greater Shepparton City Council Chief Executive Officer, Peter Harriott echoed Cr O’Keeffe’s comments. “This is a fantastic opportunity for Council to hear directly from community members in our small towns. I look forward to meeting with our residents.”
Session Details:
Friday 1 June 2018
Merrigum Senior Citizens, Waverley Avenue, Merrigum
Meetings to discuss ideas and issues are available by appointment in 30 minute slots between 9.00am – 12.00noon.
To make an appointment for this session, please contact the Chief Executive Officer’s and Mayor’s office on (03) 5832 9700 and provide an outline of what you would like to discuss. Bookings must be made two days prior to the relevant session.
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