Council meeting pieces

3 December 2019 - Media release

Local Law No 1 – Meeting Procedures

Council has adopted an updated local law that regulates meeting procedures, outlines the process for election of Mayor and Mayor-elect and use of the common seal.

Some of the key changes include:

Requiring questions for Question Time to be submitted by 12noon on the day of the meeting A provision for councillors to acknowledge significant community members or events Clarifying the role of the Chair, to enable the Chair to participate in the debate A clause stating it is the responsibility of councillors to exhibit good conduct in council meetings A clause allowing the Chief Executive Officer to address the meeting if there is criticism of council staff at the meeting or in the media Clarifying the process for election of Mayor and Mayor-elect Including a ‘casting vote’ clause that if the Chair exercises their casting vote to provide an explanation as to why they voted in a particular way Requiring a councillor state if they intend to abstain from voting and why, prior to the vote occurring

The local law was open for public submission, with no submissions received.

Kyabram Fauna Park – Extension of special committee term

Council has agreed to extend the term of the Kyabram Fauna Park special committee until June 2021, which oversees the council owned land used by the Kyabram Fauna Park.

The Kyabram Fauna Park has two landowners, with the first section owned by the Crown and the second by Campaspe Shire Council. The council side of the park accounts for more than half of the entire eastern section and includes the storm water drainage area that backs onto South Boundary Road.

The committee is made up of members from Loddon Mallee – Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and Campaspe Shire Council.

Echuca Pump House lease agreement

Council has approved a community lease agreement with Echuca Moama and District Tourism Association for the building known as Echuca Pump House at 2 Heygarth Street, Echuca.

The five year lease will consist of $104 per year in rent, starting 16 December 2019, subject to approval from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. 

Responsive Grants Program

An amount of $500 in responsive grants will go to the Corop Community Action Group - to support the annual Christmas party at the Corop Community Centre.