Ipswich in Spring 2020

to help lead the way in transforming Australian local government. “We look forward to collaborating on their transformation journey.” Mayor Harding said using the OpenGov platform, which was unanimously selected via a panel through an open tender process, delivered on the commitment to residents to deliver a “best of breed” solution for Ipswich. Delivered by the Queensland-based OpenGov partner, Redman Solutions, the Transparency and Integrity Hub is a user friendly, searchable platform, with a focus on providing data in an accessible way. Financial information published to the hub will initially be updated monthly, with a plan to move to near real-time publication as soon as possible. “This is bigger than simply publishing data, it’s also about driving effective decisions through a more accountable organisation and more informed community,” Mayor Harding said. Subscribe free to Ipswich First news alerts at Ipswichfirst.com.au/subscribe/

“This is about restoring the community’s faith in council and sending a clear message that Ipswich City Council is open, effective and accountable. “For too many years those words were spoken in Ipswich by elected representatives who did not live them. This council is committed to not just talking the talk, but also walking the walk.” The Ipswich Transparency and Integrity Hub uses the OpenGov cloud-based software, which is a leading platform used by more than 1,000 cities, counties and state agencies across 48 US states including the City of New York, Ohio State and San Antonio. OpenGov founder and CEO Zac Bookman lauded Ipswich for leading the way in the movement for effective and accountable government. “I commend Mayor Teresa Harding on her go-live of OpenGov. Her demonstration of leadership to power a more effective and accountable Ipswich City Council directly aligns with our values,” he said. “Through our local partner in Australia, Redman Solutions, we are delighted

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