Council meetings
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Melton City Council is committed to protecting community health and wellbeing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Due to the COVID-19 social distancing requirements, from 11 May 2020 until further notice Melton City Council meetings will be held electronically using videoconferencing technology.
Live streaming of Council meetings and an archive recording of the meetings are available by visiting Live streaming.
(Please note: recordings of the meeting will be available to view approximately 2 business days after the meeting.)
Thank you for your understanding.
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Meeting Procedure Local Law (2013)
The Council’s power to make the Local Law is contained in sections 5, 91 and 111 of the Local Government Act 1989 (the Act).
The purpose of the Meeting Procedure Local Law is to:
- regulate proceedings and provide for orderly and fair conduct at all Council Meetings, Special Committee Meetings, Advisory Committee Meetings, and other meetings conducted by or on behalf of Council where Council has resolved that provisions of the Local Law are to apply;
- maintain open, efficient and effective processes of the government of the Council and assist with keeping the preparation of the agenda consistent from meeting to meeting;
- regulate proceedings for the election of the Mayor and Chairperson of various committees;
- regulate the use and prohibit unauthorised use of the common seal
The Meeting Procedure Local Law (2013) ceases to operate 1 August 2023 unless revoked sooner by Council resolution.
Download the Meeting Procedure Local Law 2013(PDF, 1MB)
2020 Meetings of Council
Ordinary Council Meetings take place on Mondays at 7pm unless otherwise specified on the agenda. Additionally, Special Council Meetings may be called during the course of the year.
- Monday 3 February, Melton Civic Centre
- Monday 2 March, Burnside Community Hall
- Thursday 26 March, Melton Civic Centre
- Thursday 2 April, Melton Civic Centre (to consider the Agenda adjourned on Thursday 26 March)
- Monday 11 May, via videoconference
- Thursday 14 May, Meeting of Council - via videoconference
- Tuesday 19 May, Meeting of Council - via videoconference
- Monday 25 May, via videoconference
- Monday 22 June, via videoconference
- Monday 20 July, Melton Civic Centre
- Monday 17 August, Burnside Community Hall
- Monday 14 September, Melton Civic Centre
- Monday 12 October, Burnside Community Hall
- Tuesday 10 November, Melton Civic Centre Statutory Special Meeting
- Monday 23 November, Melton Civic Centre
- Monday 14 December, Burnside Community Hall
View Minutes and Agendas
Live streaming
From May 2020, all Ordinary and Special Council meetings will be live streamed and electronically recorded, except when Council resolves to go into the Confidential Business section of the meeting
All recordings are retained as part of City of Melton's records in accordance with the Retention and Disposal Authorities for Local Government Records produced by the Public Records Office Victoria.
Live streaming
A recording of the meeting will also be available approximately 2 business days after the meeting.
View recorded meetings
Council Meeting recordings
Up until 2 April 2020, Ordinary and Special Council Meetings were audio recorded. The audio files are in .mp3 format and can be listened to online or downloaded to your computer.
Visit our Minutes and Agendas webpage for audio recordings.
From May 2020, all Ordinary and Special Council meetings will be live streamed and electronically recorded. Live streaming of Council meetings and an archive recording of the meeting are available by visiting Live streaming.
Attendance
All interested members of the public are invited to attend Council meetings - for further information please contact the Council's Civic Centre on 9747 7200.
Public question time
Public question time is available at every Ordinary Meeting of Council to enable members of the public to address questions to Council.
All questions (maximum of two per person) must be submitted via the online form or by downloading then lodging the Public Question Time form in the receptacle designated for public questions at the entrance to the Council Chamber at the Melton Civic Centre. While the Civic Centre is closed to the public during the Covid-19 pandemic, written forms can be lodged with our Customer Service staff by ringing the door bell at the Civic Centre. Your form will then be deposited on your behalf.
All questions must be received by no later than 5pm on the day of the Ordinary Meeting of Council.
Submit your public question/s to Council