Shire of Dowerin Fencing Local Law 2022
2280GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 17 March 2022
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2280 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 17 March 2022 (5) The CEO is to ensure that members of the public attending the meeting are informed by an appropriate notice that a decision to grant an authorisation— (a) is to take effect only in accordance with this clause; and (b) cannot be acted upon by the person who has been granted the authorisation unless and until the decision has been implemented in accordance with this clause. PART 17—SUSPENSION OF LOCAL LAW 17.1 Suspension of local law (1) A member may at any time move that the operation of one or more of the provisions of this local law be suspended. (2) A member moving a motion under subclause (1) is to state the reasons for the motion but no other discussion is to take place. (3) A motion under subclause (1) which is— (a) seconded; and (b) carried by an absolute majority, is to suspend the operation of the clause or clauses to which the motion relates for the duration of the meeting, unless the meeting earlier resolves otherwise. 17.2 Where local laws do not apply (1) In situations where— (a) one or more provisions of this local law have been suspended; or (b) a matter is not regulated by the Act, the Regulations or this local law, the presiding member is to decide questions relating to the conduct of the meeting. (2) The decision of the presiding member under subclause (1) is final, except where a motion is moved and carried under clause 11.10. 17.3 Cases not provided for in local laws (1) The presiding member is to decide questions of order, procedure, debate, or otherwise in cases where this local law, the Act or the Regulations are silent. (2) The decision of the Presiding Member in these cases is final, except where a motion is moved and carried under clause 11.10. PART 18—MEETINGS OF ELECTORS 18.1 Electors’ general meetings Electors’ general meetings are dealt with in the Act. 18.2 Matters for discussion at electors’ general meetings The matters to be discussed at electors’ general meetings are dealt with in the Regulations. 18.3 Electors’ special meetings Electors’ special meetings are dealt with in the Act. 18.4 Requests for electors’ special meetings Requests for electors’ special meetings are dealt with in the Regulations. 18.5 Convening electors’ meetings Convening electors’ meetings is dealt with in the Act. 18.6 Who presides at electors’ meetings Who presides at electors’ meetings is dealt with in the Act. 18.7 Procedure for electors’ meetings (1) The procedure for electors’ meetings is dealt with in the Act and the Regulations. (2) In exercising his or her discretion to determine the procedure to be followed at an electors’ meeting, the presiding member is to have regard to this local law. 18.8 Participation of non-electors A person who is not an elector of the local government shall not take part in any discussion at an electors’ meeting unless the meeting, by resolution, permits the person do so. 18.9 Voting at electors’ meetings Voting at electors’ meetings is dealt with in the Regulations. 18.10 Minutes of electors’ meetings Minutes of electors’ meetings are dealt with in the Act. 18.11 Decisions made at electors’ meetings Decisions made at electors’ meetings are dealt with in the Act.