GANNAWARRA Shire Council meetings will continue to be held virtually until at least May.
The first meeting for 2022 is scheduled tomorrow at 6.30pm, with two agenda items up for discussion and debate, including the quarterly budget update.
Mayor Charlie Gillingham said council had successfully been able to hold regular council meetings throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, with meetings held virtually since September 2021.
“With council continuing to adhere to the State Government’s Victoria’s Roadmap: Delivering the National Plan, which limits entry to council’s facilities for residents aged 18 years and over to those who have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine or have a valid medical exemption, holding our meetings virtually means that all residents can watch proceedings.”
At least five councillors are vaccinated against the coronavirus. Councillors Garner Smith and Leith Link declined to reveal their status.
Meetings will be livestreamed online at www.gsc.vic.gov.au/livestream. Previous meetings can be viewed at www.gsc.vic.gov.au/meetings.
“Council’s efforts to livestream its meetings during the past two years have proven to be popular, with this important process continuing to enable residents to witness democracy in action,” Cr Gillingham said.
