Governance Rules

Golden Plains Shire has Governance Rules which, as the name implies, provide rules for Council Meetings and decision making, among other things. Other municipalities have their own Governance Rules.

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About the Governance Rules

Council's Governance Rules cover a broad range of issues and activities including:

  • ensure compliance with the Overarching Governance Principles and Supporting Principles as provided in the Local Government Act 2020 (the Act);
  • provide a process for good decision making;
  • set procedures for the conduct of Council meetings;
  • set the rules of behaviour for those participating in or present at Council meetings,
  • promote and encourage community engagement in local government;
  • regulate proceedings for the election of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor;
  • regulate the use and control of Council’s Common Seal;
  • provide a Public Participation in Council Meetings Policy;
  • provide an Election Period Policy (as required by the Act); and
  • revoke Local Law No. 1 of 2019 – Council Meeting Procedures and Common Seal

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