Council's public Agenda and Minute Documents can be accessed via the Minute and Agenda Lookup below.

Policy No. 1.3 - Code of Practice - Public Access to Council and Committee Meetings and Associated DocumentsWattle Range Council is committed to the principle of honest, open and accountable government and encourages community participation in the business of Council, however in some special circumstances it may be necessary to restrict public access to Council discussions and documents.

This Code sets out the commitment of Wattle Range Council to provide public access to Council meetings and associated documents and outlines the policies, procedures and practices on why and how Wattle Range Council may use the provisions in the Local Government Act to restrict public access. The Code includes:

• Information on the relevant provisions of the Local Government Act.
• Council's policy on public access and participation.
• The process and practices that will be adopted where public access is restricted.
• Grievance procedures if a member of the public believes that the Council has unreasonably restricted public access on a particular matter.

Further information in relation to these documents can be obtained by contacting Council on (08) 8733 0900.

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A Petition is a formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to Council in respect of a particular cause/matter/issue.

To ensure that Council can accept your Petition, please follow the Petition procedure below and use the proforma template. 

Petition Procedure

Review of Council Decisions

Grievances may arise as a result of dissatisfaction with a decision about a policy, procedure, service, fee or other decision made by Council. All attempts will be made to resolve grievances quickly and efficiently, without the need for formal applications for review to be lodged. Sometimes this cannot be achieved. Council's Customer Experience Policy and Internal Review of Decisions Procedure outlines how a person can make a complaint or request that a decision of Council is reviewed.

Dealing with grievances at the local level is the most effective way of resolving matters quickly. Applicants for review of decisions will be encouraged to participate in the review handling process cooperatively. However, this will not negate citizens' rights to seek external review through the State Ombudsman, other legal appeal processes, or the Courts at any time during the internal review process.

Use this link for Requests, Compliments and Complaints