Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2025
51Powers and functions of commissioner under section 232 of the Act
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51 Powers and functions of commissioner under section 232 of the Act
(1) In this regulation –
meeting procedures means the meeting procedures under these regulations.
(2) Pursuant to section 232 of the Act, a commissioner may conduct meetings of a council in accordance with the meeting procedures.
(3) Despite subregulation (2) , a commissioner may vary the meeting procedures, in relation to a council, if the commissioner considers it necessary in the circumstances.
(4) If a commissioner varies the meeting procedures in relation to a council under subregulation (3) , the commissioner must –
(a) table a copy of the variation to the meeting procedures; and
(b) conduct meetings in accordance with the tabled meeting procedures; and
(c) ensure that a copy of the variation is available during business hours for public scrutiny –
(i) at the public office of the council; and
(ii) at council meetings.
Displayed and numbered in accordance with the Rules Publication Act 1953.
Notified in the Gazette on 4 June 2025
These regulations are administered in the Department of Premier and Cabinet.