Council has revised its Governance Rules so community members can submit a written statement and/or speak at Council meetings in response to agenda items. Please note that current public health directions prevent public attendance in the Council Chamber and so written statements only will continue temporarily. Council’s website will be updated when changes to these protocols occur.

The transition to a hybrid approach of both speakers and written statements was made in response to community feedback on proposed changes. Feedback overwhelmingly requested continuing to allow speakers to address Council and/or providing a choice of formats for community members. Find out more about the results of the community consultation.

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Key amendments to the Governance Rules include:

• Speakers will be limited to two minutes each and up to 10 speakers per item
  Council Meetings: up to five speakers ‘for’ and up to five speakers ‘against’ the recommendation. Planning and Amenity Delegated Committee Meetings: up to seven objectors and up to three supporters.

• Requests to speak and/or make a written statement must be received by 9am the day before the meeting
• Public questions must be received by 9am the day before the meeting.

Read the revised Governance Rules that were adopted by Council on 15 June 2021.