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News Ballarat, Bendigo & Central Victorian News Verlin Perfect for Committee
| Verlin Perfect for Committee |
| Thursday, 07 June 2012 07:18 |
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Judy Verlin is the perfect candidate to lead the Committee for Ballarat according to the outgoing chair Tony Chew. The Committee this week announced the former two time Mayor Verlin would be replacing the outgoing Tony Chew as chairperson of the organisation in October. Mr Chew said Judy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role having already developed strong relationships during her time as Mayor and councillor and her role as Chair of Regional Cities Victoria,he added that the Committee could not have found a better candidate,” |
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