PresentCr Kristy McBain, Mayor Cr Liz Seckold, Deputy Mayor Cr Tony Allen Cr Robyn Bain Cr Jo Dodds Cr Russell Fitzpatrick Cr Cathy Griff Cr Mitchell Nadin Cr Sharon Tapscott
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In AttendanceGeneral Manager, Ms Leanne Barnes Director, Transport and Utilities, Mr Terry Dodds Director, Planning and Environment, Mr Andrew Woodley Director, Community, Relations and Leisure, Mr Anthony Basford Director, Strategy and Business Services, Mr Lucas Scarpin Executive Manager Organisational Development and Governance, Ms Nina Churchward Minute Secretary, Ms Janelle Curtis |
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I would like to commence by acknowledging, on behalf of Bega Valley Shire Council the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters of the Shire – the people of Yuin nation and show our respect to elders past and present.
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There were no declarations of interest
Non Pecuniary Interest
Cr Seckold declared non pecuniary interest regarding Item 3.1 Safe Schools Coalition Australia (SCCA) on the basis that her daughter is employed as a strategic policy maker for the Federal Department of Education at present working on the SSCA. A signed declaration form was tabled by Cr Seckold for inclusion in the Register, noting Cr Seckold will remain in the meeting room, and take part in the debate and voting.
3. Rescission/alteration Motions
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Non Pecuniary InterestCr Seckold declared non pecuniary interest regarding Item 3.1 Safe Schools Coalition Australia (SCCA) on the basis that her daughter is employed as a strategic policy maker for the Federal Department of Education at present working on the SSCA. A signed declaration form was tabled by Cr Seckold for inclusion in the Register, noting Cr Seckold will remain in the meeting room, and take part in the debate and voting. A rescission motion was moved by Crs Fitzpatrick, Nadin and Allen That item 18.2 Notice of Motion Safe Schools Coalition Australia as resolved at the meeting on 14 December 2016 be rescinded. The motion was put to the vote and it was CARRIED In favour: Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, Nadin, McBain, Tapscott and Allen Against: Crs Griff, Seckold and Dodd
A motion was moved by Crs McBain and Tapscott 1. That Council note the demise of funding for the Safe Schools Program in 2017 and write to the Federal Government supporting the retention of a program and requesting continued funding for that school education program aimed at anti bullying measures and support programs for young people, especially those identifying as LGBTQI. 2. That Council write to the NSW State Government requesting it funds a school education program aimed at anti bullying measures and support programs for young people, in the event that the Federal Government does not fund it. 09:36 am Cr Bain left the meeting room. 09.36 am The General Manager left the meeting room. 09.37 am The General Manager returned to the meeting room The motion was put to the vote and it was CARRIED on the casting vote of the Mayor |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs McBain and Tapscott 1. That Council note the demise of funding for the Safe Schools Program in 2017 and write to the Federal Government supporting the retention of a program and requesting continued funding for that school education program aimed at anti bullying measures and support programs for young people, especially those identifying as LGBTQI. 2. That Council write to the NSW State Government requesting it funds a school education program aimed at anti bullying measures and support programs for young people, in the event that the Federal Government does not fund it. In favour: Crs Nadin, McBain, Tapscott and Dodds Against: Crs Fitzpatrick, Griff, Seckold and Allen Absent: Cr Bain |
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There being no further business, the Chairperson closed the meeting at 10.17 am
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