Council decisions in plain English

22Nov 2023

Adopted the City of Ballarat Public Toilet Strategy 2023

Adopted the Art Gallery of Ballarat Strategic Plan 2023-2028
Approved the procurement of four Dennis Eagle trucks for waste management at a total cost of $1,883,776.00 (excluding GST)
Endorsed the City of Ballarat’s UNESCO Creative City inaugural Membership Monitoring Report
and 1 more

City of Ballarat · 5 decisions · 4 min read

21Nov 2023

Continue advocating for additional funding to complete the East Grampians Rural Pipeline

Grant planning permit for 61–63 High Street, Beaufort (five dwellings, subdivision)
Allocate $100,000 for Stage One pre-planning of the Burke Street Beaufort development
Endorse Christmas/New Year office closures and service arrangements for 2023
and 2 more

Pyrenees Shire Council · 6 decisions · 8 min read

21Nov 2023

Adopt revised Risk Management Policy (Policy 24C) aligned to best practice

Enter two-year MOU with CresFest as Signature/Iconic event under Events Framework
Receive and publish Annual Plan 2023/24 Quarter 1 progress report
Note Quarter 1 2023/24 financial position and performance (to 30 September 2023)
and 1 more

Hepburn Shire Council · 5 decisions · 9 min read

21Nov 2023

Move Deputy Mayor item to follow Mayor election in meeting agenda

Set Mayor and Deputy Mayor term to end at 26 October 2024 election
Re-elect Cr Brett Cunningham as Mayor for 2023/24
Do not establish the office of Deputy Mayor for the coming term
and 1 more

Golden Plains Shire · 5 decisions · 5 min read

21Nov 2023

Accepted the Mayor’s Report for 2022/23

Set the Mayor’s term length to one year
Elected Cr Long as Mayor unopposed
Suspended standing orders for incoming Mayor address and photographs
and 2 more

Central Goldfields Shire Council · 6 decisions · 6 min read

14Nov 2023

Admit urgent business item responding to Royal accident in Daylesford

Adopt condolence and community support motions following the Royal tragedy
Determine Mayor term: Mayor appointed until 26 October 2024 election day
Elect Cr Brian Hood as Mayor for 2023/2024 term
and 2 more

Hepburn Shire Council · 6 decisions · 8 min read

14Nov 2023

Adopted a 1-year Mayoral term and elected Cr Bob Sanders as Mayor

Determined to elect a Deputy Mayor for 2023/2024, adopting a 1-year term
Elected Cr Jo Armstrong as Deputy Mayor for 2023/2024
Appointed Council delegates to committees and organisations for the 2022/2023 term
and 1 more

Ararat Rural City Council · 5 decisions · 7 min read

13Nov 2023

Elected Cr Des Hudson as Mayor for the 2023/24 term

Elected Cr Peter Eddy as Deputy Mayor for the 2023/24 term
Disbanded the Tourism Events Stakeholder Reference Group and revoked its Terms of Reference
Endorsed the 2023-24 appointments of Councillor Representation on Committees, Boards, Organisations and Groups

City of Ballarat · 4 decisions · 3 min read

8Nov 2023

Receive the Mayor’s Report for November 2022 to November 2023

Set Mayor’s term of office to one year for the 2023/2024 year
Elect Cr Ally Munari as Mayor for 2023/2024
Resolve not to elect a Deputy Mayor for 2023/2024
and 2 more

Moorabool Shire Council · 6 decisions · 9 min read

1Nov 2023

Adopt Audit and Risk Advisory Committee Independent Chair full-year report 2022/23

Approve surrender and 20-year peppercorn lease for Bacchus Marsh Montessori Kindergarten
Adopt updated Governance Rules following community consultation
Adopt updated Councillor Expenses Policy to meet statutory compliance requirements
and 2 more

Moorabool Shire Council · 6 decisions · 9 min read

31Oct 2023

Appointed Cr Robert Vance as Mayor for the 2023/2024 term

Set the Mayoral term duration to one year
Decided not to elect a Deputy Mayor for 2023/2024
Approved updated Councillor representation on committees for 2023/24
and 2 more

Pyrenees Shire Council · 6 decisions · 8 min read

31Oct 2023

Adopted Central Goldfields Shire Council Annual Report 2022–23

Noted Annual Report 2022–23 prepared in accordance with Local Government Act 2020

Central Goldfields Shire Council · 2 decisions · 3 min read

25Oct 2023

Receive the 2022/23 Moorabool Shire Council Annual Report subject to VAGO inclusion

Hold the Annual Report for public inspection and website publication by required timelines
Schedule public notice of Annual Report availability via Moorabool News
Move MARC Indoor Stadium Award of Management Contract discussion to closed session
and 1 more

Moorabool Shire Council · 5 decisions · 8 min read

25Oct 2023

Endorsed changes to kerbside waste and recycling services, including the introduction of a weekly FOGO collection and a monthly glass bin collection

Adopted the Customer Charter after community engagement
Awarded Contract Number 2022/23-616 for Major Patching and Asphalt Resurfacing to a panel of suppliers
Appointed Tara Heard as an independent member of the Audit and Risk Committee for a three-year term
and 1 more

City of Ballarat · 5 decisions · 4 min read

24Oct 2023

Adopt Teesdale Flood Risk Investigation Study and authorise planning scheme amendment C104

Adopt Moorabool River Reserve Masterplan and program works for next three years
Adopt updated Media and Communications Policy, replacing previous media statements and public notice policy
Adopt revised Councillor Code of Conduct (motion failed; not adopted)
and 2 more

Golden Plains Shire · 6 decisions · 8 min read

24Oct 2023

Adopt Governance Rules (2023 Review) with specified amendments to councillor/general business clauses

Adopt Property Leasing and Licensing Policy (2023 review) as presented
Adopt Disposal or Sale of Council Assets and Land Policy (2023 review) as presented
Adopt Council Plan Annual Action Plan 2023–2024
and 2 more

Central Goldfields Shire Council · 6 decisions · 7 min read

17Oct 2023

No seasonal fee adjustments approved for Beaufort Lake Caravan Park; review in 2024/25

Council endorsed bridge load limit signage installation on assessed Council bridges
Council approved preferred supplier panel appointments for grass slashing and weed control
Council continued regional collaboration on circular economy/waste options; commit to resident engagement
and 2 more

Pyrenees Shire Council · 6 decisions · 10 min read

17Oct 2023

Confirmed minutes of the 19 September 2023 Ordinary Council meeting

Adopted resolution responding to the referendum outcome on First Peoples recognition
Granted Notice of Decision to approve 1 Raglan Street (Daylesford) five-dwelling development
Appointed members to the Sustainable Hepburn Advisory Committee
and 2 more

Hepburn Shire Council · 6 decisions · 8 min read

11Oct 2023

Approved the 2022/23 Financial Report and Performance Statement in principle

Authorized the Chief Executive Officer to implement any changes to the financial statements as recommended by the Auditor-General
Authorized the Mayor and Deputy Mayor to certify the 2022/23 Financial Report and Performance Statement on behalf of the Council after amendments

City of Ballarat · 3 decisions · 2 min read

4Oct 2023

Adopt “in principle” 2022/23 Performance Statement for Auditor-General certification submission

Adopt 2022/23 Governance & Management Checklist for Annual Report and Know Your Council publication
Adopt Statutory Compliance Framework, Statutory Compliance Policy, and Policy Framework
Adopt “in principle” 2022/23 Financial Statements for Auditor-General certification submission
and 2 more

Moorabool Shire Council · 6 decisions · 11 min read

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