Council Meetings Webinar Series - 28, 29, 30 October 2025

Council Meetings - 3 Part Webinar Series 

Part one: Tuesday 28 October

Council Meeting Agendas

A good meeting agenda is crucial to legislative complaint and good decision-making. This webinar will outline: what has to go into a meeting agenda from both compliance and good governance perspectives; and when and how must they be published. It will also provide tips for formulating agendas which facilitate smooth running of the meeting and provide a framework for good decision-making.

Part two: Wednesday 29 October

Council Meetings

There are many rules and processes which apply to council meetings – some of which are captured in standing orders.  Having a sound understanding of these allows council officers to keep meetings running smoothly and avoid later issues.  This webinar will work through the mechanics of council meetings and provide advice on how best to prepare to oversee a meeting and thereby apply meeting rules and processes seamlessly as they are required.

Part three: Thursday 30 October

Council Meeting Minutes

In addition to the statutory rules relating to the publication of meeting minutes, council meeting minutes are an important record which officers often must rely on in undertaking their duties.  Managing the balance between publishing comprehensive and clear minutes that are not open to interpretation and avoiding verbatim reporting which creates division and is time consuming to read, can be difficult.  This webinar will explore the ‘must do’ obligations for publishing council minutes and also the best practice approaches which go beyond ticking the compliance box and ensure minutes are provide an effective record for all officers and stakeholders who are relying on them.

Time: 10:00am - 11:15am

Cost: Entry from $330.00 (GST inclusive) per person for the three-part series - available to all Council Officers 

Entry from $550.00 (GST inclusive) for two people to attend the three- part series - available to all Council Officers

Please Note: Zoom details will be made available in your registration confirmation / notification.  Attendance is expected for all 3 sessions. This event will not be recorded.

LGMA Members: This webinar series is eligible to be redeemed under the  complimentary webinars you receive as an LGMA Member. To book, please select 'Complimentary - Member Benefit'. Please contact admin@lgmaqld.org.au if you have any issues.