Council Meeting Governance Rules - proposed amendments 2023

Council is required to have a set of rules that governs the meeting procedures for Council Meetings and Delegated Committee Meetings known as the Governance Rules (the Rules). A review of the Rules has been conducted to enhance Council decision making in the best interests of the Kingston community.

The proposed changes include (but are not limited to) the following matters:

• rules regarding the election of the Mayor to reflect the requirements of the Local Government Act 2020
• introducing Councillor statements during Council meetings to address matters of importance to the community
• changing the deadline for all public question submissions to Council meetings to 3pm
• rules regarding the submission of notices of motion
• rules regarding amendments of motions
• rules regarding conditions of entry to Council buildings
• clarifying speaking times for community members/visitors addressing a Council meeting, and
• minor administrative amendments

We have done an initial review of the Governance Rules to propose some changes but are also seeking community input. Council welcomes submissions from the community to be taken into consideration in the development of the Governance Rules.

You can read the proposed new Governance Rules in the Document Library on this page.

How will your feedback be used?

All feedback will be presented to Councillors to inform their decision making on the amended Governance Rules.

Have your say:

• Take part in our online survey via the link below
• Or make a submission by emailing governance@kingston, mailing PO Box 1000 Mentone or phoning 1300 653 356.

Key dates

Public submissions close: Thursday 24 August

Governance Rules presented to Council meeting for adoption: Monday 25 September