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Notice is hereby given on 24 July 2025 that Lismore City Council has resolved to amend Clause 18.3 of its Code of Meeting Practice. The proposed amendment is now on public exhibition in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 for a minimum of 28 days, and the community is invited to have their say.
Purpose of Engagement The purpose of this engagement is to ensure the community can review and comment on the proposed changes to Clause 18.3 to help maintain effective, transparent, and orderly Council meetings.
Background Council’s Code of Meeting Practice is based on the Model Code of Meeting Practice for Local Councils in NSW under Section 360 of the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021. It sets out how Council and its committees conduct meetings.
What’s Changing? Clause 18.3 sits within the section that sets the maximum duration of Council meetings. The proposed amendment aims to clarify the maximum meeting length and outline the process for extending meetings beyond the standard time limit, if required. This change is intended to support the orderly and efficient conduct of meetings while ensuring that important business can be completed when needed.
In line with legislative requirements, the draft amendment must be publicly exhibited for at least 28 days, with submissions accepted for a total of 42 days from 24 July 2025
Submissions can be made online using the submission form below, or, addressed to the General Manager and emailed to council@lismore.nsw.gov.au or posted to PO Box 23A, Lismore NSW 2480. Your submission must be received by 4.30pm 3 September 2025.
Notice is hereby given on 24 July 2025 that Lismore City Council has resolved to amend Clause 18.3 of its Code of Meeting Practice. The proposed amendment is now on public exhibition in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 for a minimum of 28 days, and the community is invited to have their say.
Purpose of Engagement The purpose of this engagement is to ensure the community can review and comment on the proposed changes to Clause 18.3 to help maintain effective, transparent, and orderly Council meetings.
Background Council’s Code of Meeting Practice is based on the Model Code of Meeting Practice for Local Councils in NSW under Section 360 of the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021. It sets out how Council and its committees conduct meetings.
What’s Changing? Clause 18.3 sits within the section that sets the maximum duration of Council meetings. The proposed amendment aims to clarify the maximum meeting length and outline the process for extending meetings beyond the standard time limit, if required. This change is intended to support the orderly and efficient conduct of meetings while ensuring that important business can be completed when needed.
In line with legislative requirements, the draft amendment must be publicly exhibited for at least 28 days, with submissions accepted for a total of 42 days from 24 July 2025
Submissions can be made online using the submission form below, or, addressed to the General Manager and emailed to council@lismore.nsw.gov.au or posted to PO Box 23A, Lismore NSW 2480. Your submission must be received by 4.30pm 3 September 2025.
All submissions, including any personal information contained therein, will become publicly available documents and will be made available on Council’s website, in accordance with the provisions of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.
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