Governance Rules

Consultation has concluded. For more information on this project, please contact Council's Governance Team on 5734 6200.

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Council currently has adopted Governance Rules in accordance with section 60 of the Local Government Act 2020 (the Act). The making of the Regulatory Legislation Amendment (Reform) Act 2022 resulted in changes to the Act to provide for attendance and participation in online Council meetings and delegated committees.

The current Governance Rules were adopted by Council in August 2020, following community consultation. They outline the process for:

  • the conduct of Council meetings
  • the conduct of meetings of delegated committees
  • the election of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and appointment of an Acting Mayor
  • Council’s Election Period Policy
  • conflict of interest procedures for Councillors, Council staff and members of a delegated committee.

The revised Governance Rules have been drafted to meet the new term used in the legislation regarding meetings being held by electronic means of communication. Additional changes have also been made. These are outlined in the draft document.

Submissions close 9am, Monday 1 August.


Online survey

You can take part in our online survey below.

Prefer hard copy?

  • Request a hard copy by calling 5734 6200 or by visiting a customer or library service centre
  • Send a written submission by email to mitchell@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au or mail to Mitchell Shire Council, Reply Paid 70358, 113 High Street, Broadford, Vic, 3658 (no stamp required)
  • Drop a hard copy submission to our Customer and Library Service Centres

More information

If you have any questions about the changes, please contact our Governance Team by email or phone 5734 6200.

Council currently has adopted Governance Rules in accordance with section 60 of the Local Government Act 2020 (the Act). The making of the Regulatory Legislation Amendment (Reform) Act 2022 resulted in changes to the Act to provide for attendance and participation in online Council meetings and delegated committees.

The current Governance Rules were adopted by Council in August 2020, following community consultation. They outline the process for:

  • the conduct of Council meetings
  • the conduct of meetings of delegated committees
  • the election of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and appointment of an Acting Mayor
  • Council’s Election Period Policy
  • conflict of interest procedures for Councillors, Council staff and members of a delegated committee.

The revised Governance Rules have been drafted to meet the new term used in the legislation regarding meetings being held by electronic means of communication. Additional changes have also been made. These are outlined in the draft document.

Submissions close 9am, Monday 1 August.


Online survey

You can take part in our online survey below.

Prefer hard copy?

  • Request a hard copy by calling 5734 6200 or by visiting a customer or library service centre
  • Send a written submission by email to mitchell@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au or mail to Mitchell Shire Council, Reply Paid 70358, 113 High Street, Broadford, Vic, 3658 (no stamp required)
  • Drop a hard copy submission to our Customer and Library Service Centres

More information

If you have any questions about the changes, please contact our Governance Team by email or phone 5734 6200.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Governance rules submissions

    We're seeking input on draft Governance Rules. 

    Submissions close 9am, Monday 1 August.

    Online survey

    You can take part in our online survey here. 

    Prefer hard copy?

    • Request a hard copy by calling 5734 6200
    • Send a written submission by email to mitchell@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au or mail to Mitchell Shire Council, Reply Paid 70358, Governance Rules, 113 High Street, Broadford, Vic, 3658 (no stamp required)
    • Drop a hard copy survey to our Customer and Library Service Centres

    Consultation has concluded. For more information on this project, please contact Council's Governance Team on 5734 6200.