38Questions on notice by member of the public

38 Questions on notice by member of the public

(1)  A member of the public may, at least 7 days before an ordinary council meeting, give written notice to the general manager of a question to which the member of the public seeks an answer at the meeting.

(2)  A public question on notice must relate to the activities of the council.

(3)  The chairperson of an ordinary council meeting may address a public question on notice.

(4)  The period referred to in subregulation (1) includes Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays, but does not include –

(a) the day on which notice is given under that subregulation; or

(b) the day of the ordinary council meeting.