Brimbank council has released its draft Brimbank Governance Rules 2023 for community comment.
The draft is an update of the Brimbank Governance Rules 2020 that was adopted by council at the council meeting on August 18, 2020.
Key proposed changes in the draft Brimbank Governance Rules 2023 include:
– Updating definitions and provisions associated with presence, attendance and voting, to reflect that this can include by virtual means.
– Providing a process relating to mode of attendance, including notice of whether meetings will be in person/electronic/hybrid, and dealing with requests from councillors to attend meetings by electronic means.
– Removing provisions in respect to the seal and local law.
– Providing for adjournment of meetings for a short break.
– Providing a process for deferral motions to reflect current practice.
– Shortening the deadline for submission of public questions to allow more time for consideration,
– Clarifying the process for the election of the mayor and deputy mayor.
The draft Governance Rules 2023 is available via the online ‘Your Say’ portal, and written comment must be provided online by noon on Friday, July 14.
Community comments will be considered in the preparation of the final document that will be presented to council for adoption at a future council meeting.
Brimbank mayor Cr Bruce Lancashire said council has reviewed its governance rules to incorporate the introduction of the Regulatory Legislation Amendment (Reform) Act 2022.
“I’d like to invite interested community members to provide comment on the draft Governance Rules 2023, which will govern the conduct of council meetings, meetings of any delegated committee of council as well as other council governance matters,” he said.
