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Posted 20 December 2022

Briefing of Decisions | 19 December Council Meeting

Council Meetings

For further information on any of these items, please contact the Mayor, Cr Greg Howard (0409 546 247) or General Manager, Mr John Marik (03 6352 6500).

Briefing of Decisions | 19 December Council Meeting

Briefing of Decisions made at the Council Meeting held on 19 December at the Council Chambers

  • Adopted revised Policy No. 52 – Related Party Disclosures.
  • Adopted revised Policy No. 50 – Gifts and Benefits and associated Guidelines.
  • Adopted revised and renamed Policy No. 20 – Public Liability Insurance for Users of Council Facilities.
  • Acting as the Planning Authority, approved a planning application for use and development of three visitor accommodation units at 101 Main Street, Bridport, subject to conditions.
  • Adopted a revised 2022/23 Annual Plan with variations included relating to green waste, Blue Derby operation transfer and the October 2022 flood event.
  • Awarded Contract 2022/23-02 – replacement of bridge 1515 Maurice Road and bridge 1617 Duncraggen Road to a preferred tenderer in the Closed Session portion of the Meeting.

The recording of the Council Meeting is below.