Residents forums

A residents forum is held when required, between 4:30pm and 5.00pm on the same day as each Ordinary Meeting of Wyong Shire Council.

Two speakers per forum, representing either themselves or groups, may address Councillors and senior staff for a maximum of ten minutes, including questions that may be asked by Councillors. Should more than two speakers register, the Mayor will determine which two will address the forum.

The issue under submission must either come within Council's jurisdiction, or propose that Council make appropriate representations to the relevant authority in support of an issue, not within Council's jurisdiction.

Any submissions on resolutions of Council within the proceeding three months will not be heard by the forum. Any submission on reports before or to be shortly brought before Council will be referred to the Invited Speakers item at the relevant Ordinary Meeting.

A quorum of six Councillors and at least one registered speaker will be required for the forum to proceed. Councillors need to indicate their intention to attend the forum by close of business on Tuesday.

Should less than six Councillors indicate that they will be able to attend, then the forum will be cancelled.

All requests to address a forum will be forwarded to the Mayor for consideration. Requests will be received up until close of business on the Monday before the scheduled Ordinary Meeting. The forum will be cancelled if there are no requests to speak.

No person or group can be heard more than once in a three month period.

Bookings may be made on (02) 4350 5211.

Page last updated: 06/02/2008