26 March 2013 - Nillumbik Shire Council

Ordinary Meeting of Council agenda 26 March 2013WelcomeNillumbik Shire CouncilAgenda of the Ordinary Meeting of Nillumbik Shire Council to be heldTuesday 26 March 2013 commencing at 7pm.1. Reconciliation statement1. Reconciliation statementThe reconciliation statement to be read by the MayorNillumbik Shire Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri as the traditional custodians ofthe land now known as the Shire of Nillumbik and values the significance of theWurundjeri people’s history as essential to the unique character of the Shire.2. Prayer and good governance pledge2. Prayer and good governance pledgePrayerA prayer will be read by Major Stephen Wallis of the Salvation Army Greensborough.Good governance pledgeAs Councillors, we are mindful of our civic responsibilities and obligations. We pledgeto take them seriously, and to carry them out with diligence and integrity.We know the decisions we take will affect the people and environment of Nillumbik,now and in the future. We undertake, therefore, to make sound and principleddecisions of lasting value, in a spirit of fairness and for the good of all.We also pledge to serve the needs and wellbeing of the community and theenvironment, in an open and honest manner and to the best of our abilities.3. Apologies3. ApologiesMotionThat the apologies be accepted.4.4.PresentationsPresentationsSienna Gibson (Wingrove Ward) receives $150 as a contribution for her selection torepresent Victoria at the 2013 BMX National Dynamite Championships in Brisbanefrom Tuesday 30 April to Sunday 5 May.Paige Goodwin (Swipers Gully Ward) receives $150 as a contribution for herselection to represent Victoria at the 2013 Energy Australia SwimmingChampionships in Adelaide from Friday 26 April to Friday 3 May.5. Confirmation of minutes5. Confirmation of minutesConfirmation of minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday 26 February 2013.MotionThat the minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Tuesday 26February 2013 be confirmed.6. Disclosure of conflicts of interest6. Disclosure of conflicts of interest1