Community Consultation

Swan Hill Rural City Council regularly conducts consultation with its community and with people who are concerned with matters being considered by Council.  This includes some forms of consultation that Council is required to undertake, by law, as well as forms of consultation that Council undertakes because it wants to make good decisions which take account of community interests.

Statutory Consultation

There are some decisions and activities of Council which by law can only be done after the Council has conducted public consultation.  Among other things, this includes decisions about the following matters:

• Setting councillor and mayoral allowances
• Adopting a council plan
• Making a local law
• Changing the Council’s system of land valuations for council rates
• Adopting a budget
• Declaring a special rate or a special charge
• Selling, exchanging or leasing land
• Deviating or discontinuing a road

Following the publishing of a public notice on any of the above, people who wish to make submissions must lodge them with Council within a 28 day notice period.  Council must then fix a time, date and place for a meeting to hear submissions and give reasonable notice to submitters, giving submitters, or their representative, the opportunity to be heard in support of their submission.

Other Public Consultation

Council consultation is not limited to matters and processes where there is a legal requirement to consult.

It is common for Council to undertake community consultation on sensitive decisions before commencing the specific consultation processes required by law.  Council also undertakes consultation on other matters where it considers it important to determine public sentiment and community concerns before making a decision or commencing a project.

		DRIVING THE COMMUNITY PROGRAM ROBINVALE
		Written expressions of interest are sought from the Aboriginal Community of Robinvale to participate in the Driving the Community Program. The Driving the Community Program aim is to assist successful participants in gaining their Probationary Licence

		DRIVING THE COMMUNITY PROGRAM SWAN HILL
		Written expressions of interest are sought from the Aboriginal Community of Swan Hill to participate in the Driving the Community Program. The Driving the Community Program aim is to assist successful participants in gaining their Probationary Licence

		Murray Cod Aquaculture
		Victorian Open Water Murray Cod Aquaculture Industry Development Plan Launch and Information Sessions   SWAN HILL Monday 23rd November 2009 Time: 11am – 2pm Location: Andrew Peace Winery 4077 Murray Valley Hwy, Piangil Followed by a site visit MILDURA

		Swan Hill CBD Master Plan
		Earlier this year, the Swan Hill Rural City Council held workshops for community members to share their thoughts about the future streetscape of Swan Hill.  The outcomes of these workshops were included in a Swan Hill Central Business District (CBD)

		TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF STREETS - ROBINVALE
		Notice is hereby given under the provisions of Schedule 11 of the Local Government Act 1989, that Council approve a Rolling Closure for the Indigenous Regional Action Group to conduct a Community Walk Against Violence on Tuesday, 24 November 2009.

		TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF STREETS - ROBINVALE
		Notice is hereby given under the provisions of Schedule 11 of the Local Government Act 1989, that Council propose to close Caix Square and George Street between Latje Road and No 50 George Street on Friday, 27 November 2009 from 3.00 pm – 8.00 pm for

		TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF STREETS
		Notice is hereby given under the provisions of Schedule 11 of the Local Government Act 1989, that Council approve a Rolling Closure for the Indigenous Regional Action Group to conduct a Community Walk Against Violence on Monday 23 November 2009. The

		NOTICE OF INTENTION TO LEVY A SPECIAL CHARGE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FOOTPATH ALONG PART OF LATJE ROAD, ROBINVALE
		The Swan Hill Rural City Council, in accordance with the provisions of Section 163 of the Local Government Act 1989, has declared a special charge for the purpose of paying all costs associated with the construction of a footpath on the South side of Latje Road, between Donald Street and the Hospital.

		2009 AUSTRALIA DAY LOCAL GOVERNMENT AWARDS
		The Swan Hill Rural City Council wishes to recognise the achievements during 2009 of members of our community by the presentation of a number of awards as part of the 2010 Australia Day Celebrations:- (a) 2009 Citizen of the Year Award   A person who

		Swan Hill Regional Family Day Care Carers
		Swan Hill Regional Family Day Care are looking to recruit carers for their accredited childcare scheme. Family Day Care offers an exciting opportunity to run your own rewarding business, work flexible hours and enjoy the company of children. You can

		NOTICE OF CHANGE TO COUNCIL MEETING CALENDAR FOR 2009
		The Swan Hill Rural City Council wishes to advise that at the Ordinary Council meeting held on 21 April 2009 Councillors approved the following amended 2009 Meeting Venue Calendar for 2009.  Amended Meeting Calendar COUNCIL MEETINGS 2009 MEETING DATE