Public Questions

Overview

Each Council Meeting agenda includes an allotted time to respond to questions from members of the public. 

If you are able to provide advance notice of the question(s) you intend to raise at a Council meeting, officers will endeavour to provide a full and detailed response to you at the meeting.

Questions without notice can still be asked, however if additional research is required, your question will be taken on notice and a written response will be sent to you. A copy of the question and answer will be included in the agenda of the next Council Meeting. 

Submit Your Questions

Points to Note When Asking Questions

• Question(s) must be brief and concise
• You will have the opportunity during public question time to raise your question
  
  • You will need to state your name and address and are limited to three minutes to speak (exceptions may be made by the presiding member)
• Questions may not be accompanied by any argument, expression of opinion or statement of facts, except so far as may be necessary to explain the question (or answer)
• Questions (or answers) may not be accompanied by any statement reflecting adversely on the integrity of any Member, officer or other party  
• No debate or discussion will be allowed on any question or answer
• Copies of questions, including name and address may be made public and recorded in the minutes unless otherwise requested
• We are subject to the Freedom of Information Act 1992 and as such, public questions may be subject to applications for access under the Act
• If you cannot attend the meeting a response will be sent to you (please let us know if you will not be in attendance)

E-Council Meeting Guidelines for the Public

Given the ongoing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, and in particular social gathering and distancing requirements, the WA Government has amended the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996 to make provision for Council meetings to be held via electronic means (e-meetings). The Shire of Murray has made the decision to utilise these new provisions when necessary to ensure the safety of its staff, Elected Members, and the general public.

For full details regarding E-Council meetings please click here(PDF, 127KB) .