Exhibition of the Draft Code of Meeting Practice 2025
We are publicly exhibiting our Draft Code of Meeting Practice 2025. We want to hear what you think about our Draft Code. This page explains what the Draft Code of Meeting Practice 2025 is and how you can view and provide feedback during the public exhibition period.
About the Draft Code of Meeting Practice 2025
The Draft Code of Meeting Practice describes how all meetings of Council and Committees will be conducted, ensuring they are conducted in an orderly and fair way. The Code also aims to increase Council’s professionalism, transparency and accountability to the community.
Why are we updating the Code of Meeting Practice?
The Code of Meeting Practice was last adopted earlier this year. Since then, the Office of Local Government has introduced a number of changes we must apply to our Code of Meeting Practice. These changes aim to improve transparency, efficiency, and community engagement in council meetings.
What are the key changes?
Key changes include a revised meeting schedule with separate public forums, stricter rules around councillor contributions (such as limits on Notices of Motion and Questions With Notice), and enhanced procedures for managing public participation. The code now mandates livestreaming of forums, clearer standards for councillor conduct and attendance, and improved handling of confidential documents.
You can see all these changes in the Draft Code of Meeting Practice 2025. The provisions of the Model Meeting Code that are not mandatory are indicated in red font. Highlighted green sections are new changes to the current Code.
Where can I read the full Draft Code of Meeting Practice 2025?
You can read the full draft Code of Meeting Practice 2025 here: Draft Code of Meeting Practice 2025
How our community can be involved
We are currently sharing our draft Code of Meeting Practice 2025 for public exhibition. This means we are putting the Draft Code out for everyone to see and comment on for a set time. The Draft Code will be available for comment from 23 September to 5 November. You can read the full draft Code of Meeting Practice 2025 here: Draft Code of Meeting Practice 2025
We have created a short feedback form for you to submit your comments. Your feedback will inform the final Code of Meeting Practice 2025. You can complete the feedback form:
- online using the form on this page or by taking this link: Provide your feedback | Your Say Georges River
- completing a hard copy form and returning it to us.
If you are completing a hard copy form, please quote 'SF25/6574 Your Say Public Submission - Code of Meeting Practice' and return it to:
| email: mail@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au | |
| post: PO Box 205, Hurstville BC NSW 1481 | |
| in person at our Centres or Libraries |
What happens next
Your feedback will be reviewed and will inform the final version of the Code of Meeting Practice 2025. When the Code of Meeting Practice 2025 is endorsed by Council, it will be published on our website.
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