The impact from local government amalgamations reverberates throughout all facets of a council, and the fleet department is by no means immune.
The inevitable melding of policies and operating procedures all too often comes hand-in-hand with confusion, mismanagement and missed opportunities – which is why learning from those who have gone before is so valuable.
In a Financial Review article, journalist Marc Sibbald shared some pearls of wisdom given to the participants of a recent IPWEA’s Fleet Workshop held in NSW, where council amalgamations are a hot topic.
As outlined in the story, the panel discussion involved several fleet managers that have already been through the process in Queensland and Victoria who imparted expert advice to participants.
CEO Robert Fuller says the workshop and the related media coverage showcases the very thing IPWEA prides itself on – giving public works professionals expert advice and guidance when they need it.
Take a look at the full article here.