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Golden Plains Shire, 19 November 2024

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Decisions

  1. Cr Sarah Hayden elected mayor for 2024/25

    Nominations closed 5pm 14 November 2024; Council elected Cr Sarah Hayden as Mayor for 2024/25.

    Carried p. 5 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  2. Mayor term set for one year until November 2025 elections

    Council resolved the Mayor serves one year until the next scheduled Mayoral Elections meeting in November 2025.

    p. 4 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  3. Council won’t establish a deputy mayor role for the coming term

    Council resolved not to establish the office of Deputy Mayor; the subsequent Deputy Mayor election item lapsed.

    p. 6 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  4. Councillor oaths and affirmations received for newly elected councillors

    Council received signed oaths/affirmations taken 12 November 2024 for Cr Lachlan Glen, Cr Sarah Hayden, Cr Des Phelan, Cr Brett Cunningham, Cr Emma Robbins, Cr Helena Kirby, and Cr Owen Sharkey.

    p. 7 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

Other notable items

  • Mayor Cr Hayden opened by saying every voice in the community should be heard and respected.
  • Next council meeting scheduled for 26 November 2024 (minutes to be confirmed).
  • Council thanked former councillors Les Rowe, Gavin Gamble, Clayton Whitfield, and Ian Getsom.

Tech & Innovation Notes

  • Meeting livestreamed for online viewing.
  • Agendas and minutes available online at www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au.
  • Docusign used for document signing and management.
8 pages of minutesdecisions from pp. 4, 5, 6, 7