Profile
The Victorian Local Governance Association is unique in Australia, being a peak body that has local government, community organisations and individuals making up its membership. Our local government members represent over 86 percent of Victoria's population.
The VLGA advocates for social change and empowers local governments by
strengthening their capacity to engage with their communities. It is governed by an elected Board
of councillor, community, and individual members and is broad-based both geographically
and politically; members are from rural and regional, interface and
metropolitan areas and from a wide range of (or no) political
affiliations.
As a values-driven organisation concerned with building democratic
governance at the local level, a key focus of the VLGA is to ensure its
membership includes local governments, councillors, individuals and community
organisations. The VLGA also has a Governance Patron and highly regarded Life members.
Vision, Mission and Values
As a values-driven organisation, members must agree to the VLGA's Vision, Mission and Values and agree to uphold the principles of good governance and democracy as stated below.
Vision
Our communities will be inclusive, sustainable and dynamic characterised by strong leadership and effective local governance.
Mission
The VLGA is a unique peak body for councillors, community leaders and local governments working to build and strengthen their capacity to work together for progressive social change.
Values
We believe that transparent, accountable and democratic governance policies and practices in all settings enable citizens to create their own sustainable futures.
History
The Victorian Local Governance Association was established in August 1994 as a community and local government response to the removal of local democracy and the silencing of community voices in the the days of forced amalgamations by the former Kennett State Government. The formation of the VLGA was to restore democracy at a local level. The founding members of the VLGA included Glenyys Romanes, Liana Thompson, Lyn Allison, Mike Hill, and Tim Costello.
The VLGA was incorporated as an association in 1995 and has been advocating for democracy and democratic governance since it was formed.
It has transformed from primarily being an advocacy and advice body to one that promotes democratic governance through its numerous programs, projects, training and presence in the sector.
While in its early days its primary aim was to respond to the removal of local democracy, the campaign to protect the role and independence of local governments and the involvement of local communities is just as relevant fifteen years later.
For an additional perspective on the history of the VLGA please download the following speeches:
VLGA's logo description
When arriving at a significant logo change for an organisation like the VLGA, we were aware that it needed to represent so much of the past, present and future.
No one logo will satisfy every person and ultimately there is some degree of compromise required. The selected design was arrived at because the majority of the Branding Working Group members supported this as graphically representing the VLGA now and into the future.
The solid circle reflects local governments, the dotted circle reflects communities and the semi circle links reflect connections, energy and relationships between both, as well as representing community connections, engagement, integration between local governments and communities, assisting community and council change.
The yellow and blue colours have been retained as a link to the original VLGA branding. The text for VLGA was intentionally selected because of the soft, rounded shape, which it was felt to be appropriate for our organisation, while the arrow shape within the letter G symbolises the forward and developing movement of the Governance role.
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