CITY OF WANNEROO
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ANIMALS AMENDMENT
LOCAL LAW 2022
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STANDING ORDERS LOCAL
LAW 2021
10 June 2022 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 3267
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995
CITY OF WANNEROO
ANIMALS AMENDMENT LOCAL LAW 2022
Under the powers conferred by the Local Government Act 1995, and all other powers enabling it, the
Council of the City of Wanneroo resolved on the 10 May 2022 to make the following local law.
Citation
This local law may be cited as the City of Wanneroo Animals Amendment Local Law 2022.
Commencement
This local law comes into operation 14 days after its publication in the Government Gazette.
Principal local law
This local law amends the City of Wanneroo Animals Local Law 2021, published in the Government
Gazette on 27 October 2021.
Clause 1.4 amended
After the definition of “commercial lot” insert “Council has the meaning given to it in the Act;”.
Clause 3.5(1) amended
In clause 3.5(1) delete the words “local government’” and replace with “Council”.
Clause 3.6 amended
Clause 3.6 is amended as follows—
(a) In subclause (1) delete the words “local government’s” and replace with “Council’s”.
(b) In subclause (2)(a) delete the words “local government” and replace with “Council”.
(c) In subclause (3) delete the words “local government” and replace with “Council”.
(d) In subclause (4) delete the words “local government” and replace with “Council”.
(e) In subclause (5) delete the words “local government” and replace with “Council”.
(f) In subclause (6) delete the words “local government” and replace with “Council”.
Clause 3.10 amended
Clause 3.10 is amended as follows—
(a) In subclause (1) delete the words “local government” and replace with “Council”.
(b) In subclause (3) delete the words “local government” and replace with “Council”.
Schedule—Prescribed Offences amended
In Item 24, delete the reference “4.3(1)” and replace with “4.3(2)”.
In Item 25, delete the reference “4.3(2)” and replace with “4.3(3)”.
Dated 27 May 2022.
The Common Seal of the City of Wanneroo was affixed by authority of a resolution of the Council in the
presence of -
B.TREBY, Deputy Mayor.
M.DICKSON, Acting Chief Executive Officer.
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10 June 2022 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 3269
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995
CITY OF WANNEROO
STANDING ORDERS LOCAL LAW 2021
Under the powers conferred by the Local Government Act 1995 and under all powers enabling it, the
Council of the City of Wanneroo resolved on 10 May 2022 to make the following local law.
PART 1—PRELIMINARY
1.1 Title
This local law is the City of Wanneroo Standing Orders Local Law 2021.
1.2 Commencement
This local law comes into operation 14 days after its publication in the Government Gazette.
1.3 Application and intent
(1) This local law provide rules that apply to the conduct of meetings of the council and its committees
and to meetings of electors.
(2) All meetings are to be conducted in accordance with the Act, the Regulations and this local law.
(3) This local law is intended to result in—
(a) better decision making by the council and its committees;
(b) the orderly conduct of meetings dealing with council business;
(c) better understanding of the process of conducting meetings;
(d) more efficient and effective use of time at meetings.
1.4 Repeal
The City of Wanneroo Standing Orders Local Law 2008 is repealed.
1.5 Definitions
(1) In this local law, unless the contrary intention appears—
absolute majority has the meaning given to it in the Act;
Act means the Local Government Act 1995;
CEO means the chief executive officer of the City;
City means the City of Wanneroo;
Code of Conduct means the Council Members, Committee Members and Candidates Code of
Conduct
Council means the council of the City;
Councillor has the meaning given to it in the Act;
meeting means a meeting of the council;
member has the meaning given to it in the Act;
presiding person means the person presiding under section 5.6 of the Act.
Regulations means the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996;
resolution means a decision of council made by the appropriate majority;
schedule means the Schedule to this local law;
substantive motion means an original motion, or an original motion as amended, but does not
include an amendment motion or a procedural motion.
(2) Unless otherwise defined, the terms used in this local law has the meaning given to them in the
Act and Regulations.
PART 2—MEETINGS OF COUNCIL
2.1 Ordinary and special council meetings
(1) Ordinary and special council meetings are dealt with in the Act.
(2) An ordinary meeting of the council held as determined by the council, is for the purpose of
considering and dealing with the ordinary business of the council.
(3) A special meeting of the council is held for the purpose of considering and dealing with council
business that is urgent, complex in nature, for a particular purpose or confidential.
2.2 Calling council meetings
The calling of meetings is dealt with in the Act.
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2.3 Convening council meetings
The convening of a council meeting is dealt with in the Act.
2.4 Calling committee meetings
A meeting of a committee is to be held—
(1) if called for in a verbal or written request to the CEO by the Mayor or the presiding person of the
committee, advising the date and purpose of the proposed meeting;
(2) if called for by at least 1/3 of the members of the committee in a notice to the CEO, setting out the
date and purpose of the proposed meeting; or
(3) in accordance with a decision of the council or the committee.
2.5 Public notice of meetings
(1) Public notice of meetings is dealt with in the Regulations.
(2) When a meeting is adjourned to a day and hour other than the next ordinary meeting, notice of the
resumption of the adjourned meeting, if time permits, is to be given to each member specifying the
nature of the business to be transacted.
2.6 Public access to agendas and supporting documentation
Public access to agendas and supporting information is dealt with in the Regulations.
2.7 Public access to unconfirmed minutes of meetings
Public access to unconfirmed minutes of meetings is dealt with in the Regulations.
2.8 Presiding person
Who presides at a council meeting is dealt with in the Act.
2.9 Quorum
The quorum for meetings is dealt with in the Act.
2.10 Reduction of a quorum for council meetings
The power of the Minister to reduce the number for a quorum and certain majorities is dealt with in
the Act.
2.11 Reduction of quorum for committee meetings
The reduction of a quorum for committee meetings is dealt with in the Act.
2.12 Procedure if quorum not present
The procedure where there is no quorum to begin a meeting is dealt with in the Regulations.
2.13 Lapse of quorum
(1) If at any time during a meeting a quorum is not present—
(a) the presiding person is immediately to suspend the proceedings of the meeting for a period of
up to 15 minutes;
(b) a record is to be taken of all those who have spoken on the subject under consideration at the
time of the suspension and is to be recorded in the minutes of the meeting;
(c) if a quorum is not present at the expiry of the suspension period under paragraph (a), the
presiding person may either adjourn the meeting to some future time or date or may extend
the extension period for a further period of up to 30 minutes; and
(d) if a quorum is not present at the expiry of the extended period of suspension under paragraph
(c), the presiding person is to adjourn the meeting to a later time on the same day or to another
day.
(2) If the debate on a motion is interrupted at a meeting, which is suspended due to a quorum not being
present—
(a) the debate is to be resumed at the resumption of the meeting at the point where it was
interrupted; and
(b) the members who have spoken on the motion before the suspension must not speak again at
the resumption of the meeting—except the mover who retains the right of reply.
2.14 Names to be recorded
At any meeting—
(a) at which there is not a quorum present to begin the meeting; or
(b) which is suspended or adjourned for want of a quorum,
the names of the members then present are to be recorded in the minutes.
PART 3—BUSINESS AT MEETINGS
3.1 Business to be specified
(1) No business is to be transacted at any ordinary meeting of the council other than that specified in
the agenda, without the approval of the presiding person or the council.
(2) No business is to be transacted at a special meeting of the council other than that given in the notice
as the purpose of the meeting.
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(3) Subject to subclause (4), no business is to be transacted at an adjourned meeting of the council other
than that—
(a) specified in the notice of the meeting which had been adjourned; and
(b) which remains unresolved.
(4) Where a meeting is adjourned to the next ordinary meeting of the council then, unless the council
resolves otherwise, the business unresolved at the adjourned meeting is to be dealt with before
considering the officer’s reports at that ordinary meeting.
3.2 Order of business
(1) Unless the council decides otherwise, the order of business at an ordinary meeting of the council is
to be as follows—
(a) Opening
(b) Attendances, apologies and leave of absence
(c) Public question time
(d) Confirmation of minutes
(e) Announcements by the presiding person without discussion
(f) Questions from members
(g) Petitions
(h) Declarations of Interest
(i) Reports
(j) Motions of which previous notice has been given
(k) Urgent business
(l) Matters for which the meeting may be closed
(m) Date and location of the next meeting
(n) Closure
(2) Unless otherwise decided by the council or committee, the items of business for a meeting of the
council or committee are to be considered in the sequence that they are listed in the agenda.
(3) The council or a committee may pass an adoption by exception resolution under clause 5.2.
(4) At the resumption of an adjourned meeting the only business to be transacted is that which remains
outstanding on the agenda of the adjourned meeting.
3.3 Grant of leave of absence
(1) The grant of leave of absence is dealt with in the Act.
(2) A member who requests a leave of absence need not put the request in writing but must state the
period of leave and the reasons for the request.
3.4 Public question time for the public at meetings
Public question time at meetings is dealt with in the Act and Regulations.
3.5 Question time for the public at certain meetings
Question time for the public at certain meetings is dealt with in the Regulations.
3.6 Minimum question time for the public
Minimum question time for the public is dealt with in the Regulations.
3.7 Procedures for question time for the public
Procedures for question time for the public are dealt with in the Regulations.
3.8 Other procedures for question time for the public
(1) A member of the public who wishes to ask a question during question time must—
(a) first state their name and address;
(b) direct the questions to the presiding person;
(c) ask the question briefly and concisely;
(d) limit any preamble to matters directly relevant to the question; and
(e) ensure that the question is not accompanied by any expression of opinion, statement of fact or
other comment, except so far as may be necessary to explain the question.
(2) A question may be taken on notice by the council or committee for later response.
3.9 Confirmation of minutes
(1) The requirements for keeping minutes of meetings and the content of minutes are dealt with in the
Act and the Regulations.
(2) When minutes are confirmed, the only discussion permitted is that relating to the accuracy of the
minutes as a record of the proceedings.
3.10 Announcements by presiding person without discussion
At any meeting of the council the presiding person may announce or raise any matter of interest or
affecting the City and there is not to be any discussion on the matter.
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3.11 Questions from members
(1) (a) The item of business “Questions from Members” is to provide members with an opportunity to
raise questions with the Mayor and the council.
(b) Questions are to relate only to the business of the council.
(c) A member asking questions may address the council for a maximum of 3 minutes.
(2) (a) A minimum of 15 minutes is to be allowed to the item “Questions from Members”.
(b) If there are insufficient questions to fill the allocated time then the presiding person is to move
on to the next item.
(3) (a) Whenever possible, questions are to be submitted in writing at least 30 hours prior to the start
of the meeting.
(b) Questions submitted in writing are to be dealt with first.
(4) (a) At an ordinary meeting, only questions relating to matters affecting the council are to be
answered.
(b) At a special meeting, only questions relating to the purpose of the meeting are to be answered.
(c) Questions may be taken on notice and responded to after the meeting.
(5) The presiding person is to control the item “Questions from Members” and is to ensure that any
member writing to ask a question is given a fair and equal opportunity to do so.
(6) If a question is directed to a member or an employee who has an interest in the subject matter of
the question then the member or employee is to declare the interest and allow another member or
employee to respond to the question.
3.12 Petitions
(1) A petition received by a member or the CEO is to be presented to the next ordinary council meeting.
(2) Any petition to the council is—
(a) as far as practicable to be prepared in the form prescribed in the Schedule;
(b) to be addressed to the council and forwarded to a member or the CEO; and
(c) to state the name and address of the person to whom correspondence in respect of the petition
may be served.
(3) Once a petition is presented to the council, a motion may be moved to receive the petition and refer
it to the CEO for action.
3.13 Disclosure of financial and proximity interests
The requirements for disclosure of any interest as defined in section 5.60 of the Act are dealt with in
Part 5 of the Act.
3.14 Disclosure of interest affecting impartiality
The disclosure of interests affecting impartiality is dealt with by the Local Government (Model Code of
Conduct) Regulations 2021.
3.15 Reports
(1) The functions of the CEO including to advise the council and implement decisions are dealt with in
the Act.
(2) The CEO may prepare or cause to be prepared any report that in the CEO’s opinion requires
consideration by the council, including any report of a late or urgent nature.
3.16 Motions of which previous notice has been given
(1) Unless the Act, Regulations or this local law otherwise provide, a member may raise at a meeting
any business that the member considers appropriate, in the form of a motion, of which notice has been
given in writing to the CEO.
(2) Subject to sub clause (3) a notice of motion under subclause (1) is to be signed by the member and
given to the CEO at least 7 clear days before the meeting at which it is to be moved.
(3) A notice of motion must relate to a matter for which the council is responsible.
(4) The requirement to give notice of a motion under subclause (1) does not apply where the proposed
motion is relevant to—
(a) a recommendation made by or contained in a report on the agenda; or
(b) a notice of motion that appears on the agenda,
and is moved after the motion has been dealt with.
(5) A notice of motion lapses unless the member who gave the notice or some other member authorised
in writing by the member who gave the notice, moves the motion at the meeting at which it is to be
considered
(6) Where a notice of motion is given and lapses in circumstances referred to under sub clause (5), notice
of motion in the same terms or the same effect is not to be given again for at least 3 months from the
date of the lapse.
(7) A notice of motion of which the subject matter does not relate to a matter affecting the City, may be
ruled out of order by the presiding person.
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(8) Where a notice of motion under subclause (1) contains any word or words which—
(a) reflect adversely on the character or actions of a member, officer or other person; or
(b) impute any motive to any member or officer; or
(c) are offensive or insulting,
then the CEO—
(d) after consultation with the mayor, may reject the motion; or
(e) after consultation with the member who submitted the motion, may amend the form but not
the substance of the motion so as to delete the offensive or insulting word or words.
(9) If a notice of motion is rejected under subclause (8), the CEO is to provide the reason for its exclusion
to all members as soon as practicable.
(10) Where, prior to a meeting, a member has given notice of motion in accordance with this clause or
a member has given notice of a revocation motion in accordance with clause 6.1 and
(a) the member is present at the meeting, the member must read the motion or revocation motion
to the meeting; or
(b) the member is not present at the meeting, the CEO must read the motion or revocation motion
to the meeting.
3.17 Urgent business
(1) In a case of extreme urgency or other special circumstances, a matter may, on a motion that is
carried by the meeting, be raised without notice and decided by the meeting.
(2) In sub clause (1), a case of extreme urgency or other special circumstance means a matter—
(a) that could not reasonably be dealt with at the next ordinary meeting of the council; and
(b) it was not reasonable for the notice to be given.
3.18 Meeting closure
At the conclusion of all business or when otherwise determined by the meeting, the presiding person is
to declare the meeting closed and state the closing time.
PART 4—CONDUCT OF MEETINGS
4.1 Official titles to be used
Members, when referring to others, must refer to them by their titles of mayor, deputy mayor,
councillor, or in the case of an employee by the employee’s title.
4.2 Seating
(1) At the first meeting following each ordinary election, the CEO is to allocate a seat in the council
chamber to each member.
(2) Each member must occupy his or her allocated position when present at a meeting of the council.
(3) The council may, at any time, reallocate a seat in the council chamber to each member.
(4) The CEO is to sit immediately to the right of the mayor.
(5) For the avoidance of doubt, a member must not sit in the public gallery during a meeting.
4.3 Distinguished visitor seating
If a distinguished visitor is present at a meeting of the council, the presiding person may invite that
person to sit beside the presiding person or at the meeting table.
4.4 Media attendance and seating
Media representatives are permitted to attend meetings of the council and be seated in that part of the
Council Chamber or meeting room that may be set aside for their use, but must leave the meeting
during any period when the meeting is closed to the public.
4.5 Members who wish to speak
A member who wishes to speak at a council or committee meeting—
(1) must indicate his or her intention to speak by raising his or her hand, or by any other method
determined by the council or committee; and
(2) when invited by the presiding person to speak, and unless otherwise determined by the council or
committee, must address the meeting through the presiding person.
4.6 Order of speakers
(1) At a council meeting, where 2 or more members of the council indicate, at the same time, their
intention to speak, the presiding person is to decide which member is entitled to be heard first.
(2) At a committee meeting, the presiding person is first to invite committee members to speak followed,
at the discretion of the presiding person, by other members and attendees.
(3) A decision of the presiding person under this clause is not open to discussion or dissent.
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4.7 Members not to interrupt
A member must not—
(a) make any noise or disturbance or converse in a loud manner whilst any other member is
addressing a meeting;
(b) interrupt another member who is speaking other than to—
(i) raise a point of order;
(ii) to call attention to the absence of a quorum;
(iii) to make a personal explanation under clause 4.12; or
(iv) to move a procedural motion.
4.8 No reopening of discussion
A member must not reopen a discussion on any council or committee decision, except to move that the
decision be revoked or changed.
4.9 No member to cross the floor
When the presiding person is putting any motion, a member must not cross the floor, and whilst any
other member is speaking, must not pass between the speaker and the presiding person or pass behind
the presiding person.
4.10 Presiding person may participate in discussion
The presiding person may participate in the discussion of any motion before the meeting provided that
the presiding person addresses the meeting before the right of reply is exercised.
4.11 Relevance to debate
When addressing a meeting on any motion or other business, members must confine their remarks to
the motion or other business and not digress.
4.12 Personal explanation
(1) A member must not speak at any meeting, except on the matter then before the council, unless it is
to make a personal explanation.
(2) A member wishing to make a personal explanation of matters referred to by any other member then
speaking, is entitled to be heard—
(a) immediately if the member then speaking consents at the time; or
(b) at the conclusion of the speech if the member then speaking declines to give way.
(3) A member of the council permitted to make a personal explanation must confine comments to a
succinct statement relating to a specific part of the former speech that may have been misunderstood
and the member is not to refer to matters not strictly necessary for that purpose and is not to seek to
strengthen his or her former argument by adding new matters or by replying to other members.
4.13 Ruling on questions of personal explanation
The ruling of the presiding person on the admissibility of a personal explanation is final unless a motion
of dissent with the ruling is moved before any other business proceeds.
4.14 Point of order
(1) A member may direct the presiding person’s attention to a breach of this local law by any other
member and is to specify the grounds of the breach.
(2) A member expressing a difference of opinion with, or contradicting, a speaker is not to be recognised
as raising a point of order.
(3) The presiding person is to decide all points of order and the decision of the presiding person is final
unless in any particular case, the council then resolves that a different ruling is to be substituted for
the ruling given by the presiding person.
(4) A motion, amendment or other business ruled to be out of order, is to be no longer discussed and
requires no resolution.
(5) Where anything said or done by a member is ruled out of order, the presiding person may require
the member to make an explanation, retraction or apology as the case may be.
4.15 Preservation of order—council members
(1) The presiding person is to preserve order at all times and may call any member to order whenever
in the presiding person’s opinion, there is cause to do so.
(2) Any member who acts in breach of this clause may be ruled by the presiding person to be out of
order.
(3) Where a member persists in any conduct which the presiding person deems is out of order, or refuses
to make any explanation, retraction or apology required by the presiding person, then the presiding
person may direct the member to refrain from taking any further part in the debate of the item, other
than by recording the member’s vote and the member must comply with that direction.
4.16 Prevention of Disturbance
A member or an employee—
(a) must ensure that hand held mobile devices are turned to silent during meetings of council and
committees of council;
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(b) must only use hand held mobile devices sparingly and discreetly during meetings; and
(c) must not, during a confidential session, use hand held mobile devices other than to refer to
council meeting papers.
4.17 Preservation of order—members of the public
(1) Any member of the public addressing the council is to extend due courtesy and respect to the council
and the processes under which they operate and must take direction from the presiding person
whenever called upon to do so.
(2) A person observing a meeting, must not create a disturbance at a meeting, by interrupting or
interfering with the proceedings, whether by expressing approval or dissent, by conversing or by any
other means.
(3) Where a person is considered by the presiding person or the council to be in breach of sub clauses
(1) or (2) the presiding person or the council may direct the offending person to leave the meeting room
and the person must immediately comply with that direction.
(4) A person failing to comply with a direction given under subclauses (1) or (3) may, by order of the
presiding person, be removed by the police from the meeting room.
4.18 Serious disorder
(1) If the presiding person is of the opinion that by reason of serious disorder or otherwise, the business
of the meeting cannot effectively be continued, the presiding person may adjourn the meeting for a
period of not less than 5 minutes but no more than 15 minutes.
(2) On resumption, the debate is to continue at the point at which the meeting was adjourned.
(3) If, having once adjourned the meeting, the presiding person is again of the opinion that the business
of the meeting cannot effectively be continued the presiding person may adjourn the meeting to another
date.
PART 5—MOTIONS AND AMENDMENTS
5.1 Recommendations in reports
(1) Where a motion, if carried, would be significantly different from the relevant written
recommendation of an employee (but not a motion to only note the matter or to return the
recommendation for further consideration), the written reasons are to be recorded in the minutes for
that meeting.
(2) A recommendation made by or contained in a report may, but need not be, moved.
(3) A motion may be moved that a recommendation made by or contained in a report be referred back
for further consideration.
5.2 Adoption by exception resolution
(1) In this clause adoption by exception resolution means—
(a) a resolution of the council that has the effect of adopting, for each of a number of specifically
identified reports, the committee or employee recommendation as the council resolution; and
(b) a resolution of a committee that has the effect of adopting, for each of a number of specifically
identified reports, the employee recommendation as the committee resolution.
(2) The council or a committee may pass an adoption by exception resolution.
(3) An adoption by exception resolution may not be used for a matter—
(a) that requires an absolute majority;
(b) in which an interest has been disclosed;
(c) that is a matter on which a member wishes to make a statement; or
(d) that is a matter on which a member wishes to move a motion that is different to the
recommendation.
5.3 Motions
(1) A member proposing a primary motion or amendment must state its substance before addressing
the meeting and if so required by the presiding person must put the motion or amendment in writing.
(2) The presiding person or the meeting by resolution, may require a complicated motion to be divided
into 2 or more motions.
5.4 No opposition to motions
(1) On a motion being moved and seconded, the presiding person may then ask the meeting if any
member opposes it.
(2) If no member signifies opposition to the motion the presiding person may then take the vote without
debate.
(3) If a member signifies opposition to a motion, the motion shall be dealt with according to this local
law.
5.5 Motions to be seconded
(1) Subject to subclause (2) a motion or amendment is not to be discussed or put to the vote unless
seconded.
(2) A nomination to any position is not required to be seconded.
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(3) A member seconding a motion is to be taken to have reserved the right to speak on the motion later
in the debate.
5.6 Withdrawing motions
A motion or amendment may be withdrawn by the mover, with the consent of the council, and no
member is to speak on it after it has been withdrawn.
5.7 One motion at a time
Only one motion is to be debated at any one time.
5.8 Limitation on members speaking
(1) Only the mover of a motion or an amendment may speak twice on the same motion or the same
amendment.
(2) The mover of a motion or an amendment—
(a) is to speak to that motion or amendment first, after it has been seconded; and
(b) has the right of reply and in exercising that right is to confine the reply to previous speakers’
comments and not introduce any new matters.
(3) A member must not speak on any motion or an amendment after the mover has replied.
(4) A member may only speak on a motion or an amendment, or reply, for a period of 5 minutes, unless
an extension of time is granted by the council by simple majority without debate, but is not to exceed
10 minutes in total.
(5) The council may suspend the operation of this clause during debate on a motion.
5.9 Questions during debate
(1) Subject to clause 5.8 (Limitation on members speaking) a member may ask a question at any time
during the debate on a motion or an amendment before the mover of the motion or amendment has
replied.
(2) A member who asks one or more questions will not be taken to have spoken on the matter.
5.10 Amendments
(1) A member may move an amendment to a primary motion, at any time during debate on the motion,
except—
(a) when the mover has been called by the presiding person to exercise the right of reply; or
(b) during debate on a procedural motion.
(2) A member who wishes to move an amendment—
(a) is to state the substance of the motion before speaking to it; and
(b) is to put the amendment in writing; if—
(i) in the opinion of the presiding person, the amendment is significantly different to the
relevant written recommendation of a committee or an employee (including a person who,
under a contract for services with the City, provides advice or a report on the matter); or
(ii) he or she is otherwise required to do so by the presiding person.
(3) The written terms of the motion or amendment are to be given to the CEO who is to ensure that
they are recorded in the minutes.
(4) Every amendment is to be relevant and not negate the motion in respect of which it is moved.
(5) An amendment to a motion is to take only one of the following forms—
(a) that certain words be omitted;
(b) that certain words be omitted and others substituted or added; or
(c) that certain words be added.
(6) Only one amendment is to be discussed at a time, but as often as an amendment is lost, another
amendment may be moved before the primary motion is put to the vote.
(7) Where an amendment is carried, one further successful amendment to the primary motion, as
amended, and no more, may be carried.
(8) Where an amendment is carried, the primary motion as amended is, for all purposes of subsequent
debate and subject only to sub clause (4), to be treated as a primary motion.
PART 6—REVOCATION MOTIONS
6.1 Revocation motions
(1) The requirements for support of a motion for revocation or change of a council decision are dealt
with in the Act and Regulations.
(2) In this clause—
(a) “relevant meeting”, where used in relation to a revocation motion, means—
(i) the ordinary or special meeting specified in the notice of the revocation motion; or
(ii) if that meeting is adjourned before the motion is announced by the presiding person, then
at the resumption of the adjourned meeting; or
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(iii) if that meeting is closed before the motion is announced by the presiding person, then at
the next ordinary meeting or a special meeting convened to consider those matters not
considered prior to the closure of the meeting; or
(iv) if the motion is deferred by the council to another meeting of the council, then at that other
meeting,
as the case may be;
(b) “revocation motion” means a motion to revoke or change a decision made at a council
meeting.
(3) This clause does not apply to the change of a decision unless the effect of the change would be that
the decision would be revoked or would become substantially different.
(4) A member wishing to move a revocation motion at a meeting of the council must give to the CEO
notice of the revocation motion, which is to—
(a) be in writing;
(b) specify the decision proposed to be revoked or changed;
(c) include a reason or reasons for the revocation motion;
(d) be signed by the number of members required by law to support the motion to revoke or change
the decision referred to in the revocation motion;
(e) specify the date of the ordinary or special meeting of the council, as the case may be, which
next follows the expiry of 7 clear days after the notice is given to the CEO;
(f) be given to the CEO not less than 7 clear days prior to the date of the ordinary or special
meeting specified in the notice.
(5) (a) If, at the relevant meeting, the member who gave the notice of the revocation motion, is present,
then the presiding person is to call on that member to move the revocation motion.
(b) If that member is not present or, being present, does not move the revocation motion when
called upon to do so by the presiding person, then notwithstanding clause 3.16 any member of
the council may move the revocation motion.
(6) Where notice of a revocation motion is given in accordance with the requirements of this clause,
then the CEO must not implement or continue to implement, the decision the subject of the revocation
motion until—
(a) the revocation motion is not supported by the number of members of the council required by
law to support the motion;
(b) no member of the council moves the revocation motion;
(c) the motion is moved but not seconded; or
(d) the motion is moved and seconded but is not made by the kind of majority required by law,
at the relevant meeting.
(7) A notice of revocation motion given in accordance with the requirements of this clause is to lapse
when—
(a) the revocation motion is not supported by the number of members of the council required by
law to support the motion;
(b) no member of the council moves the revocation motion;
(c) the motion is moved but not seconded; or
(d) the motion is moved and seconded but is not made by the kind of majority required by law,
at the relevant meeting.
(8) Subclauses (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5) of clause 3.16 do not apply where the motion is a revocation
motion.
(9) For the avoidance of doubt subclauses (6), (7), (8) and (9) of clause 3.16 are to apply where the motion
is a revocation motion.
(10) A motion that a revocation motion be deferred is only to be carried by the decision of an absolute
majority.
6.2 Voting
(1) Voting at meetings is dealt with in the Act and the Regulations.
6.3 Method of taking vote
In taking the vote on any motion, the presiding person—
(1) Is to put the motion, first in the affirmative, and then in the negative;
(2) May put the motion in this way as often as may be necessary to enable him or her to determine
whether the affirmative or the negative has the majority of votes;
(3) Is to count and determine the votes of members in any way (such as electronically or by a show of
hands) that enables a record to be taken of each member’s vote; and
(4) Subject to this clause, is to declare the result.
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PART 7—PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND MOTIONS CONCERNING BEHAVIOUR UNDER
THE CODE OF CONDUCT
7.1 Permissible procedural motions
In addition to proposing a properly worded amendment to a primary motion, a member may, at the
conclusion of a speech of any other member or on the conclusion of any business, move any of the
following procedural motions without notice, and if seconded, the procedural motion is to be dealt with
immediately—
(a) that the motion be deferred;
(b) that the meeting do now adjourn;
(c) that the motion be now put;
(d) that the meeting be now closed;
(e) that the council sit behind closed doors;
(f) that the limitation on members speaking be suspended or that the limitation be resumed;
(g) that the ruling by the presiding person be disagreed with.
7.2 No debate on procedural motions
(1) The mover of a motion referred to in each of paragraphs (a), (b), (d) and (f) of clause 7.1 may speak
to the motion for not more than 5 minutes, the seconder is not to speak other than to formally second
the motion, and there is to be no debate on the motion.
(2) The mover of a motion referred to in paragraph (c) of clause 7.1 must not speak to the motion, the
seconder must not speak other than to formally second the motion, and there is to be no debate on the
motion.
7.3 Procedural motions—closing debate—who may move
(1) No person who has moved, seconded, or spoken for or against the primary motion, or any amendment
may move any procedural motion which, if carried, would close the debate on the primary motion or
amendment.
(2) At the same meeting, a member must not move more than one procedural motion, except a motion
referred to in paragraph (a), (e) or (f) of clause 7.1.
7.4 Procedural motions—right of reply on primary motion
The carrying of a procedural motion, which closes debate on the primary motion or amendment and
forces a decision on the primary motion or amendment does not deny the right of reply to the mover of
the primary motion or amendment.
7.5 The motion be deferred—effect of motion
(1) If a motion “that the motion be deferred” is carried, then all debate on the primary motion and any
amendment is to cease and the motion or amendment is to be resubmitted for consideration at a time
and date specified in the motion.
(2) A member who moves “that the motion be deferred” must briefly state the reasons for the deferral
when moving.
(3) A motion that the motion be deferred is not to be moved in respect of the election of a presiding
person or the mayor.
7.6 The meeting do now adjourn—effect of motion
(1) If a motion “that the meeting do now adjourn” is carried then the meeting is to stand adjourned to
a time and date specified in the motion, or where no time and date is specified, to such time and date
as the presiding person declares.
(2) Where debate on a motion is interrupted by an adjournment under subclause (1)—
(a) the debate is to be resumed at the date and time specified as required in subclause (1) and at
the point where it was so interrupted; and
(b) the names of members who have spoken on the matter prior to the adjournment are to be
recorded in the minutes; and
(c) the provisions of clause 5.8 apply when the debate is resumed.
7.7 The motion be now put—effect of motion
(1) If a motion “that the motion be now put”, is carried during discussion of a primary motion or
amendment then the presiding person is to immediately put the matter under consideration without
further debate (subject to clause 7.4).
(2) If the motion “that the motion be now put” is lost then debate is to continue.
7.8 Meeting be now closed—effect of motion
(1) If a motion “that the meeting be now closed”, is carried, then—
(a) the presiding person is to forthwith close the meeting, and no further business may be
transacted; and
(b) any business outstanding on the agenda for that meeting is to be carried forward to the agenda
for the next ordinary meeting of the council.
(2) If the motion “that the meeting be now closed” is carried at a meeting of the council—
(a) the names of members who have spoken on the matter are to be recorded in the minutes; and
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(b) the provisions of clause 5.8 apply when the outstanding business is resumed.
7.9 Council sit behind closed doors—effect of motion
(1) The requirements for meetings to be open to the public and the reason that meetings may be closed
are dealt with in the Act.
(2) The council, in one or more of the circumstances dealt with in the Act or the Regulations, may at
any time, by resolution, decide to close to members of the public a meeting or part of a meeting.
(3) If a resolution under sub clause (2) is carried, the presiding person, in consultation with the CEO,
will determine who of the CEO or any employee of the City present at the meeting, is to leave meeting.
(4) Subject to subclause (3), the meeting is to be closed to the public until the council resolves to open
the meeting to members of the public.
(5) Upon the public again being admitted to the meeting the presiding person is to cause the motions
passed by the council whilst it was proceeding behind closed doors to be read out including the details
of any voting recorded.
(6) A person failing to comply with a direction made under subclause (3) may, by order of the presiding
person, be removed by the police from the meeting room.
7.10 Limitation on members speaking be suspended or be resumed—effect of motion
(1) If a motion “that the limitation on members speaking be suspended” is carried then the operation of
clause 5.8 is suspended.
(2) If a motion “that the limitation on members speaking be resumed” is carried then the operation of
clause 5.8 is no longer suspended.
7.11 Ruling by the presiding person be disagreed with—effect of motion
If a motion “that the ruling by the presiding person be disagreed”, is carried then the ruling of the
presiding person about which this motion was moved, is to have no effect and the meeting is to proceed
accordingly.
7.12 Motions concerning behaviour under Division 3 of the Code of Conduct
(1) A motion concerning a complaint about a breach of Division 3 of the Code of Conduct shall—
(a) be moved by the member who made the complaint; or
(b) if the complaint was made by a person who is not a member, moved by any member.
(2) If a motion moved under subclause (1) lapses for want of a mover or seconder, the complaint is taken
to have been dismissed.
(3) There is to be no debate on a motion moved and seconded under subclause (1).
(4) A motion moved and seconded under subclause (1) cannot be amended.
(5) If a motion under subclause (1) is moved and seconded then lost, the complaint is taken to have been
dismissed.
(6) If the motion moved and seconded under subclause (1) is carried, the person who moved the motion
shall then move a motion in relation to whether further action is warranted.
(7) If a motion moved under subclause (6) lapses for want of a seconder, council is taken to have
determined that no further action is warranted in respect of the breach and no further motion may be
moved.
(8) If a motion moved under subclause (6) is seconded there is to be no debate on the motion.
(9) A motion moved and seconded under subclause (6) cannot be amended.
PART 8—CONDUCT OF MEMBERS
8.1 Dealing with Proponents
(1) In this clause—
“Proponent” means a proponent of a Proposal and includes a person who represents the interests
of a Proponent;
“Proposal” means—
(a) a proposed subdivision of land;
(b) a proposed development of land;
(c) a proposal involving the exercise of discretion under a planning scheme or under a planning
policy or structure plan adopted under a planning scheme;
(d) a proposed change to a planning scheme including a proposed change to the zoning of land;
or
(e) a proposed change to a planning policy or structure plan adopted under a planning scheme.
(2) This clause applies where a Proposal is, or is likely, to be considered by the council.
(3) A member must—
(a) not make any statements or express any views to a Proponent or a person interested in a
Proposal which purports to be on behalf of the council or the City;
(b) be alert to the motives and interests of a Proponent;
(c) be aware of which person, organisation or company that the Proponent is representing;
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(d) not give any undertaking to a Proponent or any person interested in the Proposal;
(e) not do or say anything which could be viewed as giving a Proponent preferential treatment;
(f) ensure that persons interested in a Proposal are treated fairly and consistently;
(g) be alert to attempts by Proponents and parties interested in a Proposal to encourage members
to consider matters which are extraneous or irrelevant to the merits of the decision under
consideration; and
(h) be careful in dealings with a Proponent or a person interested in a Proposal who is a former
councillor or former employee of the City and make sure that the person is not given or appear
to be given favourable or preferential treatment.
8.2 No adverse reflection
(1) A member must not reflect adversely upon a decision of the council except on a motion that the
decision be revoked or changed.
(2) A member must not use an objectionable expression in reference to any other member.
(3) A member may request that any words used by a member, be recorded in the minutes immediately
after their use.
8.3 Withdrawal of offensive language
(1) A member who uses an expression which, in the opinion of the presiding person—
(a) reflects adversely on the character or actions of another member; or
(b) imputes any motive to any other member; or
(c) is offensive or insulting,
must, when directed by the presiding person, unreservedly withdraw the expression and make an
unconditional apology.
(2) Where a member fails to comply with a direction of the presiding person under subclause (1), the
presiding person may refuse to hear the member further on the matter then under discussion and call
on the next speaker.
8.4 No participation in public question or public statement time
(1) A member must not ask a question or make a statement during public question time.
(2) A member must not sit in the public gallery during a meeting.
PART 9—MISCELLANEOUS
9.1 Representation on public bodies
When the council is required to appoint or nominate a member/person to a public body, written notice
of the vacancy or need for the appointment or nomination is to be given to all members and the council
is by resolution to determine the appointment or nomination.
9.2 Improper use of information
The improper use of information is dealt with in the Act.
9.3 Meetings of electors
The requirements for meetings of the electors are dealt with in the Act and the Regulations.
9.4 Recording of Proceedings
Unless otherwise decided by the meeting—
(a) The CEO is to ensure that an audio recording is taken of the proceedings of each meeting; and
(b) Unless with the written authorisation of the presiding person, a person is not to use any
electronic, visual or audio recording device or instrument to record the proceedings of a
meeting.
9.5 Giving a document to a member
A person, other than a member or an employee, must not give to a member, during a council or
committee meeting or within 30 minutes before the commencement of the meeting, any correspondence
or other document relating to a matter to be considered by the meeting.
9.6 Cases not provided for in the standing orders
Where there is no provision or insufficient provision is made in this local law, the presiding person is
to determine the procedure to be observed.
PART 10—ENFORCEMENT
10.1 Penalty for Breach
A person who breaches a provision of these Standing Orders commits an offence.
Penalty: $1,000
10.2 Who can prosecute
Who can prosecute is dealt with in the Act.
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SCHEDULE
PETITION TO THE CITY OF WANNEROO
To the Mayor and/or CEO of the City of Wanneroo
We, the undersigned, do formally request Council’s consideration (insert details)—
Name, address and contact details of the person to which correspondence in respect of this petition
should be addressed (the Submitter)—
The names and addresses of the petitioners are as follows—
Full Name Address Signature Date
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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Dated 27 May 2022.
The Common Seal of the City of Wanneroo was affixed by authority of a resolution of the Council in the
presence of—
B.TREBY, Deputy Mayor.
M.DICKSON, Acting Chief Executive Officer.
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