Council sought feedback on the draft Moira Shire Council Use of the Common Seal and Conduct at Council Meetings Local Law No.1. 2021.
The Local Government Act 2020 requires the common seal to be used in accordance with any applicable Local Law. A Local Law is also required to create offences and to apply penalties for the misuse of the Common Seal and disorderly conduct at Council meetings.
The Governance Rules adopted 26 August 2020 address most aspects of the the current Meeting Procedures Local Law 2017 except for the use of the Common Seal, offences & penalties. The current local law will cease in May 2027 unless revoked sooner.
To eliminate any confusion between the current Meeting Procedures Local Law 2017 and the Governance Rules it is proposed to revoke the Meeting Procedures Local Law 2017 when the Moira Shire Council Use of the Common Seal and Conduct at Council Meetings Local Law No.1. 2021 is considered by Council.
A review of a Local Law requires the preparation of a Community Impact Statement that must accompany the Local Law for community consultation purposes. These documents can be accessed below.
Feedback on the draft Local Law closed 5pm Friday 30 April 2021.