Council Meetings

Public Question Time

The designated Question Time will commence shortly after the Chairperson, in most cases the President, declares the Meeting open.  In general, Question Time will last for a minimum period of up to 15 minutes.  This time may be extended at the discretion of the Chairperson.

The Chairperson will ask anyone in the public gallery who wishes to ask a question to raise their hand.

Please remember, the question must relate to a matter affecting the Shire.  Should there be more than one person indicating a desire to ask a question, the Chairperson shall nominate the order in which questions will be received.

The Chairperson shall decide if the question is in order. The Chairperson may answer or conversely direct your question to an appropriate Councillor or Officer for a response.  If the question is taken on notice, then a response will be sent to you in writing.

There will be no argument or discussion on the question or reply; however with the consent of the Chairperson, a subsequent question on the same matter may be put.

Electors Meeting

In accordance with the Local Government Act 1995 s. 5.26 a general meeting of electors is held every year. This meeting must be held within 56 days of Council's acceptance of the Annual Report for the previous financial year. Practically this means that the Shire's auditors finalise their audit of the previous financial year's accounts in October or November, staff prepare the Annual Report, which is presented to Council in December, and the Electors Meeting is then scheduled anytime within the 56 days following acceptance.

Matters to be discussed at a general electors meeting are, firstly, the contents of the Annual Report for the previous financial year and then any other general business. Members of the public are welcome to ask questions.

Public Meetings

From time to time Council will call a public meeting on an item of community interest. Wide advertising is given to such meeting.