Governance rules

The Governance Rules outline the procedures for Council meetings and set the rules of behaviour for those participating and present at the meeting. They also outline the process for the appointment of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

Download Governance Rules(PDF, 3MB).

The document captures:

  • Meeting procedures for Council meetings
  • Meeting procedures for delegated committees
  • Meeting procedures for community asset committees
  • Meeting records
  • Mayor and Deputy Mayor appointment process
  • Election period policy
  • Disclosure of conflict of interests