Decision details

RESOLUTION TO GRANT APPROVAL FOR COUNCILLOR ABSENCE AT COUNCIL MEETINGS - SECTION 85 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

The Council consider a report seeking approval, in accordance with section 85(1) of the Local Government Act 1972, for Councillor non-attendance at in- person meetings of the Council for reasons related to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. 

 

It was RESOLVED that, in accordance with Section 85 of the Local Government Act 1972, non-attendance for any Councillor unable to attend meetings in person due to the ongoing impact of the Coronavirus pandemic be approved, the period of approval to commence from 15 December 2021 and will expire on 24 May 2022 (the day immediately before Annual Council).

Publication date: 28/01/2022

Date of decision: 26/01/2022

Decided at meeting: 26/01/2022 - Council

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