Council meetings are held at the Civic Centre on a Tuesday and operate on a four week cycle, apart from the Christmas/New Year recess period, which may vary.
Council meeting dates and changes to dates or venue are also published in the Wanneroo Link, a feature in the Wanneroo Times each week.
During the recess period, delegated authority is given to the Chief Executive Officer, in conjunction with the Mayor to deal with any item of business that may arise.
A briefing session is held on the Tuesday prior to the Council meeting, comprising all elected members to provide an opportunity for elected members to ask questions and clarify issues relevant to the specific agenda items before council.
Briefing Sessions commence at 6.00pm and Council meetings at 7.00pm and are open to the public. There is an opportunity for a public question time at both meetings.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Executive Services on 9405 5000.
Agendas and Minutes
Agendas for Council Meetings are available to Elected Members and the public on the Friday prior to the Council Meeting and can be obtained from the City's Civic Centre Reception, public libraries or may be downloaded from the website.
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Deputations
The Mayor and Councillors conduct an informal session prior to council meetings where members of the public, may, by appointment, present deputations. Deputations are generally not heard prior to Briefing Sessions.
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Briefing Sessions
Briefing Sessions provide an opportunity for elected members to ask questions and clarify issues relevant to the specific agenda items before council. The briefing session is not a decision-making forum.
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Public Question Time
There is an opportunity at the end of briefing sessions and at the beginning of council meetings to allow people to ask questions about Council related issues. At briefing sessions, questions must relate to the business on the briefing agenda however at Ordinary Council Meetings questions may relate to other matters of council.
The Mayor and Councillors urge members of the public to attend. For further information on Public Question Time click here .
Recording of Council Meetings
All Ordinary Council Meetings are recorded by the City of Wanneroo. No member of the public is permitted to record the Council Meeting proceedings without the written permission of the Council.
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Mobile Telephones
Please ensure all mobile telephones are switched off prior to entering the Council Chamber.
