Disclosure of conflicts of interest Governance Rules Framework Joint meetings of Councils Meeting procedure for Community Asset Committees Meeting procedures for Council meetings Miscellaneous and Election Period Policy
| Governance Rules | Version: | 02 |
| Approval Date: | 23 August 2022 | |
| Approved by: | Council | |
| Review Date: | 1 September 2024 | |
| Responsible Officer | Manager Governance | |
| Authorising Officer | Chief Executive Officer | |
Introduction
Nature of Rules
These are the Governance Rules of Greater Geelong City Council made in accordance with section 60 of the Local Government Act 2020.
Date of Commencement
These Governance Rules commence on 1 September 2020.
- Contents
These Governance Rules are divided into the following Chapters:
| Chapter | Name |
|---|---|
| Chapter 1 | Governance Rules Framework |
| Chapter 2 | Meeting Procedure for Council Meetings |
| Chapter 3 | Meeting Procedure for Delegated Committees |
| Chapter 4 | Meeting Procedure for Community Asset Committees |
| Chapter 5 | Joint meetings of councils |
| Chapter 6 | Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest |
| Chapter 7 | Miscellaneous |
| Chapter 8 | Election Period Policy |
Definitions
In these Governance Rules unless the context suggests otherwise the following words and phrases mean:
Act means the Local Government Act 2020.
Chief Executive Officer includes an Acting Chief Executive Officer.
Community Asset Committee means a Community Asset Committee established under section 65 of the Act.
Council means Greater Geelong City Council.
Council meeting has the same meaning as in the Act.
Delegated Committee means a Delegated Committee established under section 63 of the Act.
Joint Council meeting means a meeting in accordance with section 62 of the Act.
Mayor means the Mayor of Council.
Rules means these Governance Rules.