Part 2COMMITTEES

PART 2—COMMITTEES 2.1 Establishment of committees (1) The establishment of committees is dealt with in the Act. (2) A Council resolution to establish a committee under section 5.8 of the Act is to include— (a) the terms of reference of the committee; (b) the number of members, employees and other persons to be appointed to the committee; (c) the names or titles of the members and employees to be appointed to the committee; (d) the names of other persons to be appointed to the committee or an explanation of the procedure to be followed to determine the appointments; (e) details of the delegation of any powers or duties to the committee under section 5.16 of the Act; and (f) when and how the committee is to report to the Council. (3) These meeting procedures apply to the conduct of committee meetings except for clause 19.4 (relating to seating). 2.2 Types of committees The types of committees permissible are dealt with in the Act. 2.3 Appointment, tenure and resignation of committee members The appointment, tenure and resignation of committee members are dealt with in the Act and the Regulations. 2.4 Delegation of some powers and duties to certain committees The delegation of some powers and duties to committees, limitations on such delegation and the register of delegations to committees are dealt with in the Act. 2.5 Attendance by Members at committee meetings A Member may attend any meeting of a committee established by the Council, even if the Member is not appointed to that committee. 2.6 Disclosure of interests A Member attending a committee meeting, whether or not they are a member of that committee, is to declare any financial, proximity or impartiality interest in any matter before the committee in accordance with Part 8 of these meeting procedures.

6 May 2022 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 2905 2.7 Participation at committee meetings (1) In this clause a reference to a person is to a person, including a Member, who is not a member of the committee but who— (a) is entitled to attend a committee meeting; and (b) attends a committee meeting. (2) A person attending a committee meeting is not to address the meeting without the consent of the Presiding Member. (3) The Presiding Member of a committee may allow a person— (a) to ask a question on any matter before the committee; (b) to make an oral submission to the committee for up to 3 minutes. (4) A person addressing the committee is to cease speaking if directed to do so by the Presiding Member. (5) A person who fails to comply with a direction of the Presiding Member under subclause (4) may be directed by the Presiding Member to leave the meeting. (6) Failure to comply with a direction given under subclause (5) is an offence. 2.8 Committees to report A committee— (a) is answerable to the Council; and (b) may submit recommendations to the Council; and (c) is to report on its activities when, and to the extent, required by the Council.