Council has adopted the Governance Rules and Public Question and Submission Time Policy following a period of community engagement.
The Regulatory Legislation Amendment (Reform) Act 2022 provided for changes to the Local Government Act (Vic) 2020 allowing for meetings to be conducted by electronic means.
The Governance Rules and Public Question and Submission Time Policy were reviewed to ensure compliance with these new provisions.
Three submissions were received during the community consultation however no changes were proposed to the Governance Rules or Policy.
Council last night committed to a more comprehensive review of the Governance Rules in 2023.
City of Greater Geelong Mayor, Councillor Peter Murrihy;
Adopting these Rules and Policy allows Council to continue to undertake transparent and fair decision making.Open communication and strong governance are important for Council to maintain its connection with the community.
Adopting the Governance Rules and Public Question and Submission Time Policy ensures there will be ongoing transparency.
Deputy Mayor, Cr Trent Sullivan;
Being open and accountable is vital to the integrity of Council.It is so important that there is a high level of confidence in Council amongst our community and these documents help build that trust by continuing to provide people with the opportunity to directly engage with the decision-making process.
