We are updating our Governance Rules to include:
- the Regulatory Legislation Amendment (Reform) Act 2022
- changes to the Local Government Act 2020
- MAV Candidature of Councillors in State or Federal elections 2021 Guidelines
- feedback from Brimbank Councillors
The proposed changes are:
- Allow virtual meetings ongoing
- updated definitions and provisions about presence, attendance and voting. This is to reflect they can be by virtual means
- a mode of attendance process. This includes whether meetings will be in person/virtual/hybrid. And managing requests from Councillors to attend virtual meetings
- Removing provisions about the seal and local law
- allow short breaks during meetings
- a deferral motions process to reflect current practice
- shorter deadline for public question submissions. This allows more time for consideration by Council officers, the CEO and Mayor
- process clarification for Mayor and Deputy Mayor elections.
We want you to read the draft rules and tell us what you think.
