2026 LGAQ CONFERENCE MOTIONS & COUNCILLOR ATTENDANCE (Referred from the General Committee Meeting dated 7 July 2026 - Item 7.7) · Report

ORDINARY MEETING                                                                       16 JULY 2026



Link to Corporate Plan
Theme No. 5 - Excellence
This theme focuses on customer experience, financial sustainability, innovation and technology,
levels of service, governance, our employees and volunteers, funding streams and asset
management practices.




Previous Council Consideration
Council has made a range of motion submissions to LGAQ conferences in previous years.


Finance
Costs associated with councillors attending the conference are covered in the Councillors' Expenses
Reimbursement and Provision of Facilities Policy. Item 2.1 of the Policy, Mandatory Professional
Development & Representation, allows attendance of three delegates at the LGAQ (Local
Government Association Queensland) Annual Conference: The Mayor (or the Mayor’s Nominee
Councillor) as the primary attendee and LGAQ conference delegate, and two Councillors as further
attendees (with one appointed as he second delegate at the conference). Should further councillors
wish to attend they may utilise Item 2.2 Discretionary Professional Development & Representation,
should funding be available, or alternatively seek approval for mandatory funding via resolution of
council.


Risk & Opportunities
The LGAQ Conference provides a forum to table and debate issues of importance to local areas and
communities, as well as identify issues that are likely to be relevant to other local councils.


Human Rights
Human Rights Compatibility Statement
In developing this Report, the subject matter has been considered in accordance with the
requirements of the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019. It is considered that the subject matter
does not conflict with any human rights and supports a human rights approach to decision making
by Council. Council representatives will endeavour to act and make decisions under this report in a
manner that is compatible with human rights. This report should be read in conjunction with Council’s
Human Rights Policy.


Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil.
Internal Consultation
Departments consulted:

       Office of the CEO, Mayor &         Community Services              Corporate Services
               Councillors
  x     Mayor & Councillors         x   Director                   x   Director
  x     Chief Executive Officer         Community Development          Financial Services