Your council
Contact your elected members, find meeting dates, minutes and committee information.
Meetings
Our council makes decisions on matters at council and committee meetings. Members of the public can address committee meetings and may also attend council meetings.
Council purpose
Our council operates under the Local Government Act 1995. Councillors are elected for a 4-year term by residents and ratepayers and the President and Deputy President elected by the council every two years.
Councillors make decisions on matters at Council and Committee meetings. Members of the public can address committee meetings and may also attend Council meetings.
We consult our communities regularly for feedback to ensure they play a role in the decision-making process.
Elected members
The Shire of Capel is represented by 9 elected members who are elected for a 4-year term.
Electors meetings
General Meeting of Electors
At the general electors meeting, the council provides the annual report, annual financial statements and auditor’s report for the previous financial year to be received by electors.
Special Meeting of Electors
Electors can call for a Special Meeting under the Local Government Act 1995 by submitting a petition to the President. The petition must be signed by 100 electors and specify the matters to be discussed. The meeting must then be held no more than 35 days after the day on which the request is received.
Committees
Audit committee
the Audit Committee is responsible for the annual external audit and liaises with the auditors so that Council can review organisation performance and financial management.
Climate Change Adaptation & Sustainability Committee
The Committee held its first meeting on 9 June 2010, following a May 2008 decision to establish a Climate Change Policy Committee. Originally concerned only with the development of a policy on climate change initiatives for endorsement by Council, the scope of the Committee has now broadened.
Bush Fire Advisory Committe
The Bush Fire Service comprises 5 Brigades whose members are all trained volunteers. Council seeks input from these members via the Bush Fire Advisory Committee (BFAC) on matters relating to bush fire prevention and control.
Local Emergency Management Committee
Local Emergency Management Committees (LEMCs) manages Local Emergency Management Arrangements (LEMAs), liaise with public authorities and other persons in the development and carries out other emergency management activities.
Council items
General Meeting of Electors
At the general electors meeting, the council provides the annual report, annual financial statements and auditor’s report for the previous financial year to be received by electors.
Special Meeting of Electors
Electors can call for a Special Meeting under the Local Government Act 1995 by submitting a petition to the President. The petition must be signed by 100 electors and specify the matters to be discussed. The meeting must then be held no more than 35 days after the day on which the request is received.
Code of conduct
The local government code of conduct regulations provides a legal framework for elected members, committee members and candidates.
The code consists of general principles, behaviour and rules of conduct.
You can make a complaint if you believe someone has breached the code.