The local government sector continues to play a key role in helping get communities back on their feet, with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions on electors’ meetings.
A Ministerial Order taking effect from Wednesday, November 4, 2020 means that the meetings can now go ahead, if they take place in a COVID-19 safe environment. This includes following good hygiene habits and complying with physical distancing advice.
Electors’ general meetings are held once every financial year, enabling community members to discuss a local government’s annual report and any other items of interest. Electors’ special meetings may be held if minimum community demand for a meeting is met.
The Local Government Amendment (COVID-19 Response) Act 2020 came into effect on April 21, 2020.
The Act, and a subsequent Ministerial Order meant that local governments were unable to hold electors’ general meetings or electors’ special meetings under sections 5.27 and 5.28 of the Local Government Act 1995, while the State of Emergency declaration was in force.
Source: WA Government