Council to hold public meeting for general election except in certain circumstances
91B Council to hold public meeting for general election except in certain circumstances
A council must, during the period commencing after the close of nominations and before polling day for a general election, hold at least 1 meeting involving any candidates who wish to participate and members of the public relating to—
issues in the community relevant to the election; and
informing members of the public of the policies and views of candidates.
A meeting held by a council under this section may be held remotely using audio visual technology or any other means of communication determined appropriate by the council (and nothing in this section is to be taken to require candidates and members of the public to be physically present at the meeting).
A meeting held by a council under this section must be presided over by the chief executive officer of the council, or a person appointed by the chief executive officer (who must not be a candidate in the general election).
This section does not apply in relation to a council if the council's caretaker policy—
provides that a public meeting of a kind referred to in this section will not be held in respect of general elections; and
includes a statement, certified by the principal member, setting out the council's reasons for not holding a public meeting.
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