The community is being reminded of some important changes to the structure of future Council meetings, after alterations to the Code of Meeting Practice were adopted at the March 24 Ordinary Council Meeting.
The most significant change will see public forums removed from the order of business, and instead be held prior to the meeting at 3pm. This includes invited presentations and Have Your Say.
Armidale Regional Council Mayor Ian Tiley said the new format will provide a heightened experience for community members wanting to have input on Council related issues.
"By moving the public forum to before the Council meeting, it will allow for a format that is more comfortable and engaging and will allow for greater access to technology for presenters," said Cr Tiley.
"It is important the community is given a chance to have their say and get involved in matters affecting Council and the region, so this change will make this process more effective."
As stated in the updated Code of Meeting Practice, invited presentations from community groups and organisations and State and Commonwealth bureaucracies will be limited to two per meeting and each presentation will have a maximum of 15 minutes. Invited presentations will begin at 3pm.
