Council Health Check Survey

This survey is to measure the mood and sentiment about Local Government in Victoria. We need your help.

Results will be published in a final report and used to help shape political advocacy and commentary. We are asked all the time to advise politicians, law makers and policy makers how people feel about local government and what reform is needed. Your answers are vital.

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Do you think your council has the right priorities and focus?

YES

NO

Is your Council getting better or worse since elections?

Better

Worse

No change

Should all CEO's and Directors have public performance KPI's on Councils website?

YES

NO

Should Councils have to release all information upon request (unless it is deemed Confidential under the Local Government Act)?

YES

NO

Do CEO's and the administration have too much power and control over Councillors?

YES

NO

Don't Know

Who has the most power in a Council?

CEO

A Councillor

The Mayor

Unsure

Do you want Councillors to have more say in the running of the council and the fixing of problems?

YES

NO

Do you think your council is inefficient?

YES

NO

Do you think your council does a good job at Community Consultation?

YES

NO

Would you prefer Councils merged or abolished?

Merged

Abolished

Remain unchanged

Other

What is the ideal number of Councils in Vic (instead of 79)?

less than 20

20-50

50+

Would you expect rates to fall if councils merged?

Yes

No

Don't care

Should councils merge to cut down on spending and to share resources?

Yes

No

Should the state take over some council functions, like Rubbish collection and street sweeping, to create uniformity?

Yes

No

What things should councils NOT do?

How satisfied are you with your council performance?

How satisfied are you the VALUE you get from your Council Rates and Charges?

Do you trust your Council to make decisions in the best interests of the community?

Do you know who your Mayor is?

Do you know who your local Councillor is?

Do you think Council CEO's and executives are paid too much?

Do you think Councils should go back to a "defined list" of things they can and cannot do?

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