2022-07-12 - S&O Agenda - Item 3 - Attachment 1 - Governance Framework Report

  DECISION-MAKING &
  MANAGEMENT
  The Local Government Act 2009 provides Council with broad decision-making
  powers for the good rule and governance of its local government area. Decision -
  making is one of the most important activities undertaken by a council, both by
  Council and its employees. As part of good governance, effective decision
  making processes increase the likelihood that decisions will be made in the best
  interests of the entire community.

  It must be noted that Council can only make decisions by resolution, that is, a
  motion being considered at a formal convened meeting and passed by the
  required majority vote. On the other hand, many of the decisions made by
  Council and its employees are subject to administrative law, and may be subject
  to challenge or appeal.

  An important role of effective decision-making is that the CEO ensures Council
  receives quality and timely advice and relevant information to enable informed
  and effective decision-making to occur. For example, at meetings this includes
  ensuring that all reports presented include necessary information and detail,
  options, financial and legal implications, and associated risk factors.


  COUNCIL MEETINGS
  Council meetings are an important opportunity in which elected members
  evaluate plans, motions, strategies and other matters, and make well -informed
  decisions that benefit the Council and the community. Council decisions can
  only be made by a resolution at a properly convened meeting. As such, Council’s
  meetings are conducted under the Local Government Act 2009 requirements
  and are run in accordance with Council’s Standing Orders for Council Meetings
  Policy. This Policy outlines how meetings will be conducted and includes the
  order of meeting agendas. Elected members attend each month in accordance
  with the adopted Council meeting calendar available on Council’s website.

  There are four main types of Council meetings:
   • Ordinary meetings
   • General Committee meetings
   • Standing Committee meetings
   • Special meetings




NOOSA SHIRE COUNCIL                                                            PAGE 29