Council has released its draft Brimbank Governance Rules 2023 for community comment.
This is an update of the Brimbank Governance Rules 2020 that was adopted by Council at the Council Meeting on 18 August 2020, in accordance with Section 60 of the Local Government Act 2020.
Key proposed changes in the draft Brimbank Governance Rules 2023 include:
The draft Brimbank Governance Rules 2023 has been reviewed to incorporate the introduction of the Regulatory Legislation Amendment (Reform) Act 2022. In addition, Council has also reviewed the Conduct During Election Period Policy (which exists as part of the Governance Rules) and updated it in line with the changes to the Local Government Act 2020 and the MAV Candidature of councillors in state or federal elections 2021 Guidelines. Candidates in state and federal elections will not be bound by this policy. A further policy will be drafted to provide guidance to candidates in state and federal elections and come before Council for community consultation and endorsement.
The draft Governance Rules 2023 is available on yoursay.brimbank.vic.gov.au and written comment must be provided online by 12noon on 14 July.
These comments will be considered in the preparation of the final document that will be presented to Council for adoption at a future Council Meeting.
This is an update of the Brimbank Governance Rules 2020 that was adopted by Council at the Council Meeting on 18 August 2020, in accordance with Section 60 of the Local Government Act 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 by Council officers, the CEO and Mayor.
- Clarifying the process for the election of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
The draft Brimbank Governance Rules 2023 has been reviewed to incorporate the introduction of the Regulatory Legislation Amendment (Reform) Act 2022. In addition, Council has also reviewed the Conduct During Election Period Policy (which exists as part of the Governance Rules) and updated it in line with the changes to the Local Government Act 2020 and the MAV Candidature of councillors in state or federal elections 2021 Guidelines. Candidates in state and federal elections will not be bound by this policy. A further policy will be drafted to provide guidance to candidates in state and federal elections and come before Council for community consultation and endorsement.
The draft Governance Rules 2023 is available on yoursay.brimbank.vic.gov.au and written comment must be provided online by 12noon on 14 July.
These comments will be considered in the preparation of the final document that will be presented to Council for adoption at a future Council Meeting.
Quotes to be attributed to Brimbank Mayor Cr Bruce Lancashire:
“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.”