33Questions generally

33 Questions generally

(1)  In this regulation –

question means –

(a) a public question without notice; or

(b) a public question on notice; or

(c) a question without notice; or

(d) a question on notice;

relevant entity, in relation to refusing a question, means –

(a) if the question asked is a question without notice or a public question without notice, the chairperson of the meeting; or

(b) if the question asked is a question on notice or public question on notice, the general manager.

(2)  A question asked at a meeting is to, as far as is practicable –

(a) be concise; and

(b) be clear; and

(c) not be a statement; and

(d) have minimal pre-amble.

(3)  A relevant entity may refuse to accept a question if the relevant entity is of the opinion that the question –

(a) is defamatory; or

(b) contains offensive language; or

(c) is unlawful; or

(d) does not relate to the activities of the council; or

(e) does not meet the requirements specified in subregulation (2) .

(4)  If a relevant entity refuses a question under subregulation (3) , the relevant entity is to give reasons for that refusal.

(5)  If a question on notice or public question on notice is refused under subregulation (3) , the question is not to be reproduced in the agenda for that meeting.