Minutes of Special Meeting of Council

MISSION AND VALUES OF COUNCIL

"A Sustainable Community that is inclusive, attractive, healthy and pleasant to live in, that uses our land so as to preserve our history and environment, respects the rights and equality of our citizens and manages our future growth wisely."

CONFIRMED

MINUTES

OF THE

Special Meeting of Council

23 October 2017

OUR VISION

"A thriving and friendly community that recognises our history and embraces cultural diversity and economic opportunity, whilst nurturing our unique natural and built environment."

OUR MISSION

“To deliver affordable and quality Local Government services.”

CORE VALUES OF THE SHIRE

The core values that underpin the achievement of the

mission will be based on a strong customer service

focus and a positive attitude:

Communication

Integrity

Respect

Innovation

Transparency

Courtesy

DISCLAIMER

The purpose of Council Meetings is to discuss, and where possible, make resolutions about items appearing on the agenda. Whilst Council has the power to resolve such items and may in fact, appear to have done so at the meeting, no person should rely on or act on the basis of such decision or on any advice or information provided by a Member or Officer, or on the content of any discussion occurring, during the course of the meeting.

Persons should be aware that the provisions of the Local Government Act 1995 (Section 5.25 (e)) establish procedures for revocation or rescission of a Council decision. No person should rely on the decisions made by Council until formal advice of the Council decision is received by that person. The Shire of Broome expressly disclaims liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of relying on or acting on the basis of any resolution of Council, or any advice or information provided by a Member or Officer, or the content of any discussion occurring, during the course of the Council meeting.

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SHIRE OF BROOME

Special Meeting of Council

Monday 23 October 2017

INDEX – Minutes

1. Official Opening.. 4

2. Attendance And Apologies. 4

3. swearing in of newly elected councillors. 5

4. election of shire presidenT. 5

5. election of deputy shire presidenT. 5

7. meeting closure. 6

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1. Official Opening

The Chief Executive Officer welcomed Superintendent Allan Adams, District Superintendent for the Kimberley Police District, Councillors and members of the public. He declared the meeting open at 5.01pm.

The Chief Executive Officer outlined the procedures for the swearing in of newly elected Councillors and the process for the election of the Shire President and Deputy Shire President. He advised that he would be presiding over the meeting up until the Shire President was formally sworn in.

2. Attendance And Apologies

Attendance: Cr M Fairborn

Cr E Foy

Cr W Fryer

Cr D Male

Cr C Marriott

Cr P Matsumoto

Cr C Mitchell

Cr B Rudeforth

Cr H Tracey

Invited Guests: Superintendent Allan Adams

Leave of Absence: Nil

Apologies: Nil.

Officers: Mr S Mastrolembo Chief Executive Officer

Mr J Watt Director Corporate Services

Mr S Harding Director Infrastructure

Mr D Forrest Manager Governance

Mr S Penn Media and Promotions Officer

Ms V Glanville Senior Administration & Governance Officer

Public Gallery: Peter Smith Shire of Broome

Melanie Virgo BVC

Shane Male Mitre 10

Mieke Wevers Shire of Broome

Cecile O’Connor ABC

David Galwey

Peter Taylor

Vicki Cobby Shire of Broome

Jorja Cobby St Mary’s College

Cadel Cobby St Mary’s College

Lyndal Galwey Galwey Pearls

Mick Chapman Grace

Sue Walsh EMC

John Davidson EMC

Jakeb Waddell Broome Advertiser

Alvin Santiago Shire of Broome

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3. swearing in of newly elected councillors

The following elected Councillors read aloud and signed the Declaration required under the Local Government Act 1995, and were formally sworn in, witnessed by Superintendent Allan Adams:

1. Cr Desiree Male

2. Cr Catherine Marriott

3. Cr Philip Matsumoto

4. Cr Harold Tracey

4. election of shire presidenT

The Chief Executive Officer called for nominations in writing for the position of Shire President. The following candidates were nominated:

1. Cr C Mitchell Nominated in writing by Cr C Mitchell

2. Cr H Tracey Nominated in writing by Cr D Male and Cr E Foy

Ballot papers were drawn. The meeting was adjourned at 5.11pm to prepare the ballot papers and resumed at 5.12pm.

The vote was conducted by secret ballot with the Chief Executive Officer as the Returning Officer.

The Chief Executive officer declared Cr H Tracey elected as Shire President for a period of two years. Vote: 8/1.

Cr H Tracey having read aloud and signed the Declaration required under the Local Government Act 1995, was formally sworn in as Shire President before Superintendent Allan Adams.

Cr H Tracey then took up the position of Shire President and assumed the Chair for the remainder of the meeting at 5.15pm.

5. election of deputy shire presidenT

The Shire President called for nominations in writing for the position of Deputy Shire President. The following nominations were received:

1. Cr D Male Nominated in writing by Cr B Rudeforth and Cr W Fryer

2. Cr C Mitchell Nominated in writing by Cr C Mitchell

3. Cr P Matsumoto Nominated in writing by Cr E Foy

Ballot papers were drawn. The meeting was adjourned at 5.18pm to prepare the ballot papers and resumed at 5.20pm.

The vote was conducted by secret ballot with the Chief Executive Officer as the Returning Officer.

The Shire President declared Cr D Male elected as Deputy Shire President for a period of two years. Vote: 6/1/2.

Cr D Male having read aloud and signed the Declaration required under the Local Government Act 1995, was formally sworn in as Deputy Shire President before Superintendent Allan Adams.

7. meeting closure

There being no further business the Chairperson declared the meeting closed at 5.24pm.