Code of Meeting Practice

What does the Code of Meeting Practice Policy do?

The Code of Meeting Practice sets the rules for how Council meetings and meetings of Councillor-only committees are run. It ensures meetings are open, accessible, orderly, effective and efficient. The policy is based on the Model Code developed by the Office of Local Government (OLG).

Recommended changes to the policy

The Office of Local Government released the updated 2025 Model Code of Meeting Practice in August 2025. We’ve updated our draft policy to reflect these changes. The OLG says the main goal of the new Model Code is to make sure meetings are conducted with dignity and order, reflecting the importance of democratic decision-making and building public trust in councils.

You can find the full list of proposed changes in the Council report from the meeting on 23 October 2025.

Why are these changes recommended?

Under the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021, Council must adopt a meeting code that includes all mandatory parts of the Model Code. We’ve also included some optional and supplementary provisions that support the intent of the mandatory rules.

What does this mean for the community?

These changes aim to:

• improve how meetings are run
• promote respectful behaviour in the chamber
• strengthen community confidence in Council’s decisions.

Have your say

You're invited to provide your feedback by 23 November 2025. Submit your feedback in one of the following ways:

• Online: using the feedback form below
• Email: tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au Subject: Code of Meeting Practice
• Mail: General Manager, Tweed Shire Council, PO Box 816 MURWILLUMBAH NSW 2484 Subject: Code of Meeting Practice