In accordance with Section 361 of the Local Government Act 1993 Council gives public notice of the public exhibition of a Draft Code of Meeting Practice.

The Draft Code proposes the implementation of a Question Time for Council's Monthly Meetings. If implemented the Question Time concept will be reviewed after six months to assess the community's response to same.

Copies of the Draft Code may be inspected at Council's Administration Offices at Casino and Evans Head during the public exhibition period from 29 August 2011 to 26 September 2011 inclusive. Submissions in relation to the Draft Code will be received by Council until 11 October 2011. Submissions should be forwarded to the General Manager, Richmond Valley Council, Locked Bag 10, Casino 2470.