Members of the public may address Council on any matter listed in the Agenda for that particular meeting. Addresses will be limited to two minutes and an extension of time will be approved only upon a unanimous resolution of Council or the Committee. A speaker’s request is to be submitted before 12 noon on the day of the meeting.
Persons seeking public access will be invited by the Mayor or Chairperson to address the meeting during the Public Forum session. There is no limit to the number of speakers who may address Council or a Committee on a particular matter. Speakers may only address the meeting and not ask questions. Councillors may direct questions to a speaker but only in respect of matters referred to in the Public Forum session, or as detailed in a written comment by the speaker contained in the Business Paper.
Public Access Speaker's Request Form
Privacy Management
Muswellbrook Shire Council complies with the Privacy Management Plan when dealing with all personal information. The purpose of collecting this information is to assist in administering public access to Council meetings in accordance with the Council’s Code of Meeting Practice. The information will be used only by Council staff for administrative purposes. Non provision of the requested information will result in you not being able to speak in the Public Participation session of the Council Meeting. Your personal information will be stored in the Council offices and will be disposed of in accordance with the NSW General Retention and Disposal Authority (GA39) for Local Government. You have the right to access any of your personal information held by Council to ensure that it is correct.
