About Us

MAV

The Municipal Association of Victoria is the peak representative and advocacy body for Victoria's 79 councils. The MAV was formed in 1879 and the Municipal Association Act 1907 anointed the MAV the official voice of local government in Victoria.

Today, the MAV is a driving and influential force behind a strong and strategically positioned local government sector. Our role, broadly speaking is to represent and advocate the interests of local government, lobby for a 'fairer deal' for councils, raise the sector's profile, ensure its long-term security and provide policy advice, strategic advice, capacity building programs and insurance services to local government.

DSE

The Department of Sustainability and Environment is the driving force behind finding new ways of doing things so that Victorians can reduce their impact on the environment and live more sustainably.A prosperous and liveable Victoria depends on a healthy environment.

Led by the Department of Sustainability and Environment, the Victorian Local Sustainability Accord is a landmark partnership agreement between the Victorian State Government and local government to strengthen cooperative efforts in the progression of both local and state environmental sustainability objectives.