Residents can ask questions at Council meetings.
Fifteen minutes is set aside at the start of each ordinary Council meeting for public questions.
How to ask a ‘question with notice‘
Questions must be submitted at least 7 days before the meeting.
To submit a ‘question with notice’:
- Your question must be clear and concise
- Include your full name and address
- Email to gccmail@gcc.tas.gov.au with the subject “Public Question — [meeting date]” or post to: Chief Executive Officer, PO Box 103, Glenorchy TAS 7010
- Questions must be received 7 days before the meeting and an answer will be provided in the agenda
How to ask a ‘question without notice’ at the meeting
Members of the public are to ask their questions at the meeting during public question time. An Elected Member or Council Officer will provide a verbal response if appropriate. If a response is not provided at the time, the question will be ‘taken on notice’ and an answer will be provided in the next agenda.
Guidelines
- Questions should be about matters within Council’s jurisdiction
- Questions must not be defamatory or offensive
- Questions about matters already decided by Council may be declined
- Supplementary questions may be asked if time permits
- All questions and answers will be recorded in the minutes.
Submit a public question
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