2012/2013 Operational Plan - Narrabri Shire Council

Councillor Structure and Council Meetings
Narrabri Shire Council consists of 12 elected representatives, as voted by the people of the shire.
They are elected every four years. Anyone wishing to run for Council must meet the eligibility requirements as set
out in the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW). Information on Council meetings, Council elections, voting etc, can
be found in the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW). The Mayor’s term runs for one year, with the Councillors
voting in the Mayoral election at the September Council meeting of every year.
Narrabri Shire Council meetings are usually held on the third Tuesday of each month (excluding the month of January)
in the Council Chambers, 46-48 Maitland Street, Narrabri.
The meetings commence at 10:00am and members of the public are encouraged to attend. Business Papers,
detailing the matters to be discussed at Council meetings, are available for perusal by the public the week prior to
each month’s meeting, at the Administration Building, Narrabri Shire Libraries or on Council’s website
www.narrabri.nsw.gov.au.
Council welcomes the public to attend Council Meetings. Deputations and representations are
received at the beginning of each meeting on any matter listed on the agenda for the meeting. Members of the
public wishing to speak during the Public Forum are to contact PA to the General Manager and the Mayor on 67
996 833 prior to the meeting day.
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