15Adjournments

15 Adjournments

(1)  The chairperson may only adjourn a meeting –

(a) for a proper purpose; and

(b) if it is reasonable to do so in the circumstances; and

(c) in good faith.

(2)  If a meeting is adjourned under subregulation (1) , the meeting may be adjourned –

(a) to a later time on the same day; or

(b) to a later date.

(3)  If a meeting is adjourned under subregulation (1) , the chairperson is to ensure that all business of the meeting not disposed of at the time of adjournment is given precedence at the resumption of the adjourned meeting.

(4)  At the adjournment of a meeting under subregulation (1) , the chairperson is to advise the councillors present –

(a) of the date and time when the meeting is to be resumed; and

(b) of the reasons for the adjournment.

(5)  If a meeting is adjourned under subregulation (1) , the general manager is to advise the councillors not present at the meeting –

(a) that the meeting was adjourned; and

(b) of the date and time of the resumption of the meeting; and

(c) of the reasons for the adjournment.

(6)  The reason for the adjournment of a meeting under subregulation (1) is to be recorded in the minutes of the meeting.

(7)  If a meeting is adjourned under subregulation (1) for a period which would allow a special meeting to be convened, the general manager is to publish in a daily newspaper, or in a prescribed newspaper, circulating in the relevant municipal area a notice stating –

(a) that the meeting has been adjourned; and