Taming Chaos in Local Councils: A Practical Approach to Fixing Inefficiency
Overview
Reactive compliance, low transparency and weak culture can make it challenging for local councils to meet their goals. Addressing these roadblocks and improving daily processes helps teams stay audit-ready, stay on top of meeting actions, and increase public confidence through transparent reporting.
In our next webinar, join our very own Chris Asquith and Maree McCahon for a discussion on the practical steps local councils can take to move from reaction to readiness. Learn how to embed proactive compliance, build transparency, and strengthen organisational culture to support sustainable change and more effective delivery.


Key Takeaways
Embedding audit readiness into daily workflows
Understand the true cost of reactive compliance
Identify gaps in meeting actions and improve follow-through
Strengthen public trust through transparent reporting practices
Explore culture’s role in long-term process improvement
Who Should Attend
- CEOs
- GMs
- Governance staff


Speakers
Chris Asquith
Senior Application Support and Enhancement Specialist, Infocouncil
Chris brings a sharp, hands-on approach to transforming how local government teams operate. He works closely with councils to challenge outdated processes and design smarter, more efficient ways of working. He is known for blending deep practical knowledge with an ability to cut through complexity.

Louise Gleeson
General Manager, Infocouncil
Louise leads Infocouncil’s strategic direction and operations with a strong focus on helping councils improve efficiency, compliance and transparency. She works closely with executives and governance professionals to ensure Infocouncil evolves in line with the demands of modern local government. Louise is committed to enabling smarter decision-making and improving service delivery through practical, purpose-driven technology.
