Local Government Act 1993

The general manager, by notice in writing to the person who lodged the petition, is to – advise whether the petition complies with section 59, if it seeks a public meeting; and give reasonable notice of when the council is to consider the petition.

Within 42 days after the tabling of the petition – the general manager is to advise the council at a council meeting whether the petition complies with section 59, if applicable; and the council, at that meeting, is to determine any action to be taken in respect of the petition.

If the petition complies with section 59, or the council otherwise resolves to hold a public meeting regarding the subject matter of the petition, the council, within 30 days after the meeting referred to in subsection (2), is to hold a public meeting to discuss the subject matter of the petition.

The council is to record in the minutes of the meeting referred to in subsection (2) – the subject matter of the petition; and the number of signatories to the petition.