Following a review of our Code of Meeting Practice Policy, we are proposing minor changes to the time limits on Council Meetings section on Page 33 as well as minor edits and formatting changes.

These proposed changes are being made to bring the Policy in line with standard Council meeting operations.

What this policy covers

This Policy is based on the Office of Local Government’s suggested Model Code of Meeting Practice which applies to all meetings of councils and committees of councils of which all the members are councillors (committees of council). Council committees whose members include persons other than councillors may adopt their own rules for meetings unless the council determines otherwise.

Background

This policy must be adopted within 12 months of an election under the Local Government Act. If any material changes are proposed, we place these amendments on public exhibition so the community has an opportunity to comment.

Community feedback will be considered, and appropriate changes made before the Policy is finalised and adopted by Council.

Have your say

This policy is now on public exhibition.

You are invited to let us know your thoughts on the draft Policy before 4 pm on 16 November 2022.

Online: Fill in the form below

By post: Code of Meeting Practice Policy, General Manager, Tweed Shire Council, PO Box 816, Murwillumbah NSW 2484

It should be noted that in accordance with Council policy and the provisions of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 – ‘GIPAA,’ confidential information contained within submissions may be released upon a request being made by a third party.