Governance Advisory Panel

Governance Advisory Panel

Pursuant to Section 41 of the Local Government Act 1999 (the Act) the Council established a Panel to be known as the Governance Advisory Panel (GAP) on 9th June 2020.

The purpose of this Panel is to provide independent advice and observations to Council on:

  • performance reviews of Council’s S.41 Committees, including but not limited to, delegated powers;
  • matters pertaining to breaches of the Code of Conduct for Council Members in accordance with the procedure established by Council;
  • recommended training to Council members, Council Committees and Senior Staff with an emphasis on good governance practices; and
  • the governance and legislative framework, policies and processes.

The Panel will meet on such dates and times as it determines provided that at least four (4) meetings are held per calendar year, and may hold additional meetings as determined by the chairperson in order for the Panel to fulfil its duties and responsibilities.

The public are welcome to attend these meetings* which are held in the Council Chambers at 11 Bay Street, Port Broughton.

*unless the Panel has resolved to exclude the public from a meeting or part of a meeting pursuant to the Act.

A notice will be published on Council’s Facebook page, and by way of publishing the agenda on Council’s website as the meetings are scheduled.

Governance Advisory Panel Terms of Reference

Governance Advisory Panel Annual Reports

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