Public Participation

The public can participate in and contribute to the decision-making process with Council in the following ways:

Public Question Time

At each Council meeting, 15 minutes is made available for public question time.

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, amendments to the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996 were passed by Parliament on 25 March 2020 and came into effect on 26 March 2020. The amendments mean local governments can hold electronic Council and Committee meetings during a public health emergency, and the public can be requested to submit their questions and statements prior to the meeting.

Public question time will still occur during these. Questions must be provided on the online form prior to the commencement of the meeting.

Alternatively, print and scan your completed public question time form to council@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.

Deputations and Submissions

Deputations and submissions give you the opportunity to express your views, or the view of a group of people or organisation, on an item or proposal that is listed on the agenda. To make a deputation or submission, a formal request must be made in writing to the CEO or President.  The deadline for the deputation or submission is seven days prior to the Council meeting.

Public Statements

Public statements allow you to put forward your views on a matter that is not listed on the agenda. To make a public statement, a formal request must be made in writing to the CEO or President.  The deadline for the public statement is seven days prior to the Council meeting.

Petitions

Petitions are formal written requests of Council, signed by more than 4 people. When received, we will arrange for an Elected Member to present the petition to Council.

Need more information?

Contact the Council Secretary by telephoning (08) 9652 0800 or emailing council@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.