Public Question Time, Deputations, Motions of Notice
The Shire is committed to involving the public in the decision-making processes that affect the local community.
The Local Government Act 1995, Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996 and Shire of Ashburton Standing Orders Local Law 2012 all refer to public question time. Public question time is specifically provided for in Council Meetings, Special Council Meetings, Annual General Meeting of Electors.
The public is able to participate in meetings, primarily as follows:
- Public Question Time (Ordinary and Special Council Meetings or Annual General Meeting of Electors only) – to submit a question, click here.
- Deputations (Council Meetings and Special Council Meetings only) - to submit a deputation request, click here.
- Motions of Notice (Annual General Meeting of Electors only) to submit a Motions of Notice request, click here.
Notes: Public question time is only provided for in Committee meeting agendas, if a Committee has been delegated a power or duty. At a Special Council Meeting any question put, must relate to the business of that meeting. Public question time is generally dealt with before any general or specific business of a meeting, where a formal decision of the Council or Committee is required.
Alternately to submit a public question, please use the form below. Before submitting a question, please be aware of the guidelines Public Question Time Guidelines.
Submit a Public Question