REQUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL MEETING
APPLICATION FORM
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who can speak at a Council meeting?
You may speak if you are a resident or a ratepayer of the City of Canada Bay, or you can have someone else speak on your behalf. You can also speak as a representative of a local community organisation or authority.
Are there any restrictions on what I can speak about?
You may only speak on matters listed on the agenda of the meeting at which you wish to speak. To be fair to everyone, you can only speak once at a meeting.
Are there any rules for speaking at the meeting?
Each speaker has five (5) minutes – when your time reaches four (4) minutes, you will be advised that there is only one (1) minute remaining. Again for fairness to everyone, no extensions of time are given.
You may use and distribute printed information; sketches etc, subject to the Mayor’s agreement, but Council cannot accommodate audio-visual equipment such as mobile phones, tablets (iPads, Android, etc), laptops or USB devices.
The order of speakers is allocated on a first-come first-served basis.
How do I arranage to speak at a meeting?
Simply complete this form by 3pm on the day of the meeting.
Should you have any enquiries relating to addressing the Council meeting, please phone Council’s Manager, Governance and Customer Services, Melissa Lee on 9911 6335.
The City of Canada Bay thanks you for your interest in participating in a Council Meeting.