Summary: Council meeting 9 November 2022

Published on 10 November 2022

What happens at a Council meeting?

Elected representatives of the community, Councillors, come together to represent the views of the community and make strategic decisions on behalf of the community.

They are responsible for ensuring the Council operates in accordance with legislation, is financially responsible and delivering to the needs of the community within the means of the budget.

They meet regularly to make determinations on matters that impact on you and your community.

Following each meeting we provide a snapshot of the decisions that are made and the information that is tabled.

For a full outline of the meeting and the discussion points, please refer to the agenda and business papers, or listen to a recording of the meeting – that can be found here.

Items of interest - 9 November 2022 Council meeting

Decisions of interest 

Summary 

Lease of 3 Lake Street Forster

 

Council resolved to enter into a lease for 3 Lake Street, Forster with the Forster Neighbourhood Centre.

The meeting also authorised the General Manager to negotiate the lease, including the provision of a rent-free period to end on 28 February 2023.

Quarterly budget review statement

 

 

The quarterly budget review statement for the period to 30 September 2022 was presented, with budget variations noted and transfers to and from reserves approved.

It is a requirement of the Local Government Regulation that quarterly budget statements be prepared and presented to the elected Councillors.

Organisational structure

 

In accordance with the Local Government Act 1993, a review of the organisational structure must take place within 12 months of any ordinary election.

In reporting this review to the elected Council, the General Manager indicated the current structure is effectively delivering the key directions, objectives, strategies and actions set out in the Delivery Program and Operational Plan.

It recommended no further changes to the three-directorate model that is currently in place.

For full details of all reports please see the agenda for the meeting which can be found here.