October 2022 Council Meeting Councillors Present: Mayor Patrick Bourke, Deputy Mayor Shaun Whitechurch, Councillor Andrew Kennedy, Councillor David Fahey, Councillor Gail Law, Councillor Rowena Black and Councillor Sally Hughes. Apologies: Councillor Aaron Nicholls and Councillor David Longley.
Mayoral Minute - Mayor Patrick Bourke: -
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Angus Mcneil: Federation Council Mayor extended his thoughts on behalf of Council following the passing of Angus Mcneil, Former Urana Shire Councillor and 355 committee member of Federation Council. Angus was a greatly respected member of our community and our thoughts and prayers go to Angus’ family during this difficult time. Flooding throughout the Federation Local Government Area: Mayor Bourke commended local member Justin Clancy who spoke to the Premier of NSW’s office to urge road repair across regional NSW to be a priority. Following this, Justin delivered a notice of motion on the floor of parliament to urge our roads to be included in planning and funding for recovery. Mayor Bourke said he will be writing to the Premier of NSW to support Justin’s motion and stress the urgency of the State government to support our communities via regional road funding. Congratulations to Geoff Duryea and Duryea Racing: Mayor Bourke congratulated Geoff Duryea and Duryea racing on their recent extraordinary horse racing win. Geoff and his team took out Australia’s highest remunerated race for country trainers. Horse, ‘Front Page’ has put Corowa on the map thanks to its success in the Kosoiuszko at Randwick. Meetings/ Engagements attended to by the Mayor since the September Council meeting: The purpose of this update is for the Mayor to provide Council and the community with details of meetings/engagements that he has attended on behalf of the Council.
General Manager Report - Mr Adrian Butler -
7.1. Draft Gifts and Benefits Policy for Public Exhibition: This report was presented for Council to consider endorsement of the reviewed Gifts and Benefits Policy (16/21833), to allow for public exhibition of 28 days and a future report to Council for a final adoption after consideration of any submissions. Council endorsed the policy to be publicly exhibited and will consider any submissions received at a future Council meeting. The purpose of this policy is to outline Council’s commitment to ensuring all Council officials conduct themselves