Council meeting tonight. I rarely enjoy them. I like meeting up with the other councillors but I don't like the formalness of the meetings. I become "Councillor WIlson". Here's me thinking I was Tim. There is a need for a formalness however it is not something I warm to.
There are 9 councillors each with one vote (including the Mayor and Deputy Mayor). Five votes are needed to pass a motion (an unfortunate term). Most motions pass unanimously. I would think 90% would go through this way. We disagree at times and the votes will be split though we rarely have 5/4 split.
It is important to leave these disagreements "at the table" and not see them fester.
Most Council meeting are held in Sheffield though we also meet at Beulah, Wilmot and Railton.
Council has a closed session that we have after a tea break. This is not open to the public. In this time we speak about confidential matters such as employment and contracts.
You are welcome to attend Council meetings and we have a question time of 15 minutes. So speak up but please ask a question. Some people try and use the time to bag out the Council. Better to bag us out in a letter I think!
Agendas are available on the Kentish Council website at www.kentish.tas,gov.au
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