Draft Council Governance Rules – have your say!

17 Apr 2024

Strathbogie Shire Council is seeking input into an amended draft of the governance rules.

Administrator Peter Stephenson said since the 2023 review we have identified some necessary amendments which will result in clearer processes, as well as updating the Election Period Policy in readiness for the October 2024 Local Government Elections.

Governance rules are required under section 60 of the Local Government Act 2020 (The Act) and determine how Councils make decisions fairly and in the best interests of the Strathbogie Shire community.

‘Our draft governance rules underpin the decision-making processes of Council and are a way in which the overarching governance, and supporting principles of The Act are implemented on a day-to-day basis,’ said Mr Stephenson.

Governance rules include:

  • Conflicts of interest processes
  • Mayor and Deputy Mayor and relevant committee chair election processes
  • Council meeting, Audit and Risk Committee and other delegated and community asset committee procedures
  • Election Period Policy.

To view the draft documents and provide feedback people can:

  • visit share.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/draft-governance-rules
  • email us at info@strathbogie.vic.gov.au
  • write to us at PO Box 177, Euroa Vic 3666
  • drop in to a survey station in their area:
    • Euroa Library
    • Violet Town Library
    • Avenel Library
    • Tablelands Community Centre
    • Strathbogie General Store
    • Longwood General Store and PO
    • Nagambie Visitor Information Centre

Feedback closes 5.00pm on Wednesday 15 May 2024.