Council Meetings

Council Meeting Dates 2026

Council, at its meeting of 20 November 2025 resolved to adopt the following meeting dates for 2026:

    • 19 February 2026
    • 19 March 2026
    • 16 April 2026
    • 21 May 2026
    • 18 June 2026
    • 16 July 2026
    • 20 August 2026
    • 24 September 2026 (change to fourth Thursday)
    • 22 October 2026 (changed to fourth Thursday)
    • 19 November 2026
    • 10 December 2026

 

Note:  Each meeting is held on the third Thursday of the month commencing at 3.30pm unless otherwise advertised.  There is no meeting for January.  The meeting for December is held on the second Thursday of the month.  Agendas and Minutes can be viewed here.

 Minutes of previous meetings can be found here.

Public Question Time

All members of the community have a legislative right to ask questions at Council meetings.  Public Question Time provides an opportunity for the public to question Council about issues affecting local government and the community.  It also provides Council with the opportunity engage with the community and seek feedback on issues of importance.

Questions asked during Public Question Time must pertain only to business of Council.  This includes any matter before Council at the meeting or any issue relating to the Shire.

Here are some important things to remember when you prepare and deliver your question to Council:

  • All Council meetings are open to the public, except for matters raised by Council under "Confidential Reports".
  • Members of the public may ask a question at an ordinary Council Meeting under "Public Question Time".
  • A member of the public who raises a question during public question time must:
    • Be in attendance at the meeting.
    • First state their name and address.
    • Direct the question to the Presiding Member.
    • Ask the question briefly and concisely.
    • Limit any preamble to matters directly relevant to the question.
    • Ensure that the question being asked is not accompanied by any expression of opinion, statement of fact or other comment, except where necessary to explain the question.
  •  Each member of the public is entitled to ask a maximum of 3 questions; Questions must be related to the items on the agenda only. Questions on items not related to the agenda, within the remit of the local government, may be taken on notice and a response provided after the meeting .
  • Written notice of each question should be given to the Chief Executive Officer a minimum of one working day prior to the commencement of the meeting. Questions may be submitted via email to reception@wandering.wa.gov.au or submitted in written format at the Shire Office reception. A summary of each question and the response will be included in the meeting minutes.
  • When a question is unable to be answered at the Council Meeting a written answer will be provided prior to the next ordinary meeting of Council.

Model Procedures for Forums

The Shire of Wandering adopts the following procedures in relation to the monthly General Planning Forum (GPF) meetings of Council.

  1. Dates and times for forums will be set well in advance where practical;
  2. The CEO will ensure timely written notice and the agenda for each forum is provided to all members;
  3. Forum papers will be distributed to members at least three days prior to the meeting;
  4. The Shire President or nominee to be the presiding member at all forums;
  5. This forum is closed to members of the public. Members of the public can participate via the Ordinary Council Meeting.
  6. Elected members, employees, consultants and other participants shall disclose their financial conflicts of interest in matters to be discussed;
  7. Interests are to be disclosed in accordance with the provisions Act as they apply to ordinary council meetings. Persons disclosing a financial interest will not participate in the part of a forum relating to their interest and leave the meeting room;
  8. There is to be no opportunity for a person with an interest to request that they continue in the forum; and 
  9. A record will be kept of all forums. As no decisions will be made, the record need only be a general record of items covered but should record disclosures of interest with appropriate departures/returns.

Adopted: 24/09/2026