Online Form - Public Question Time

Question Time is held in accordance with Section 5.24 of the Local Government Act 1995 and must be in accordance with Regulations 5, 6 and 7 of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996.  It is a 15 minute session held in conjunction with the Ordinary Council Meeting.

ALL QUESTIONS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER NO LATER THAN 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE COUNCIL MEETING.

GUIDELINES

  • Each person is allowed a maximum of three (3) questions per meeting.
  • Each person will be invited to ask their questions stating their full name and address and will follow the directions of the Presiding Officer at all times.
  • All three (3) questions must relate to an agenda item of that particular meeting or from the minutes of previous Ordinary Council Meetings.  Please complete the Minutes/Agenda Date, Item Number, and Page Number fields below when you submit your Question.  
  • Questions requiring further research will be ‘Taken On Notice’ and the answer provided in the agenda of the next Council Meeting.
  • No debate or discussion will be permitted on any question or answer.
  • The Presiding Officer can reject any question that does not relate to the agenda item, is defamatory or considered inappropriate.
  • The Presiding Officer reserves the right to terminate or extend Question Time at his/her discretion.
  • You should attend the meeting location prior to the commencement of the meeting to participate in public question time.
  • Any meetings conducted by electronic means are in accordance with Regulations 14D and 14E Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996 and electronic attendance only is permissible.
  • You will require video and audio capabilities to attend any meeting held electronically

QUESTIONS ASKED IN ABSENTIA:
Where a person submits a question in writing for Public Question Time but fails to attend the meeting, the presiding member may decide that the question is not to be put to the meeting. In which case, the CEO may reply in writing at a time other than at the meeting.