Draft Code of Practice - Access to Meetings and Documents 2019

The City of Burnside is committed to the principle of open and accountable government and encourages community participation in the business of Council.

The City of Burnside has a number of Council policies that inform and guide the manner in which the Administration undertakes Council business. These policies are reviewed and presented to Council for endorsement to ensure that they reflect the current legislative, financial and political environment.

The Code of Practice - Access to Meetings and Documents was reviewed and has been endorsed by Council for the purposes of undertaking community engagement.

The policy

Section 92 of the Local Government Act requires Council to have a Code of Practice for Access to Meetings and Documents. The Act requires that this Code of Practice is reviewed within 12 months after each periodic election and that the Code must be consulted on prior to adoption.

This Code ensures that Council, the Elected Body and the community can refer to one document that clearly details the manner in which Council conducts Council meetings including how petitions and deputations are managed. The Code sets out the commitment of the City of Burnside to provide public access to Council and Council committee meetings and documents. It also outlines the provisions in the Act, which allow for restrictions on public access.

This Policy was endorsed for public consultation by Council on 8 October 2019.

Community engagement

Council is seeking your feedback on the draft Code of Practice - Access to Meetings and Documents before it is adopted.

How do I have my say?

Have your say by submitting your comments via the Email Us tab below.

More information

You can view the draft Code of Practice - Access to Meetings and Documents in the Document Library on the right side of this page.

If you would like further information, please contact Wendy Matthews on 8366 4200 or by using the Email Us tab below.