Download pdf - Banyule City Council Mayoral Election Minutes 28 October 2014

These Minutes are circulated subject to confirmation by Council at the next Ordinary Meeting to be held on 10 November 2014 1

Special Meeting of Council

Council Chambers, Service Centre

275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe

28 October 2014 commencing at 7.00

MINUTES

APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY CHAIRPERSON ............................................................. 2

TEMPORARY CHAIRPERSON’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE WURUNDJERI PEOPLE .......................................................................................................................... 2

PRESENT .............................................................................................................................. 2

APOLOGIES .......................................................................................................................... 2

LEAVE OF ABSENCE ........................................................................................................... 2

DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS ............................................................................................. 2

6. PERFORMANCE - USE OUR RESOURCES WISELY .................................................... 3

6.1 Mayoral Term .......................................................................................................... 3 6.2 Election of Mayor .................................................................................................... 4 6.3 Consideration of Nominations for Deputy Mayor ..................................................... 5

6.4 Appointment of Councillors on Committees............................................................. 6

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND CONGRATULATIONS ....................................................... 13

CLOSURE OF MEETING ..................................................................................................... 14

MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL 28 OCTOBER 2014

2 These minutes are circulated subject to confirmation by Council at the next Ordinary Meeting to be held on 10 November 2014

WELCOME Mr Simon McMillan, Chief Executive Officer.

APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY CHAIRPERSON

The Chief Executive Officer, Mr Simon McMillan, called for nominations for a Temporary Chairperson. Cr Craig Langdon was nominated as Temporary Chairperson by Cr Jenny Mulholland, seconded by Cr Tom Melican. Cr Craig Langdon assumed the chair at 7.01pm The Meeting opened at 7.02pm.

TEMPORARY CHAIRPERSON’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE WURUNDJERI PEOPLE

The Temporary Chairperson read an acknowledgement of the traditional land owners, the Wurundjeri people.

PRESENT

Cr Craig Langdon, Cr Wayne Phillips, Cr Mark Di Pasquale, Cr Tom Melican, Cr Jenny Mulholland.

APOLOGIES

Cr Steven Briffa and Cr Rick Garotti

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Nil

DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS

Nil


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6. PERFORMANCE - USE OUR RESOURCES WISELY

6.1 MAYORAL TERM

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Local Government Act 1989 (the Act) stipulates that Council must elect a Mayor. Before a Mayor is elected, the Council may resolve to elect a Mayor for a term of two years. Banyule has traditionally elected a Mayor for a one year term. In accordance with section 71 of the Act, Council is required to determine the Mayoral term. A resolution is required to set the term of the Mayor.

Resolution (CO2014/367)

That Council resolves to elect the Mayor for a term of one year.

Moved: Cr Jenny Mulholland Seconded: Cr Tom Melican CARRIED



6.2 ELECTION OF MAYOR

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Mayor is the leader of the Council and has a number of roles which are both legislative and functional. The legislative requirements are outlined in Sections 71 to 73 of the Local Government Act 1989 (the Act).

The Act states that Council must elect a Mayor at a meeting that is open to the public.

The Act states that the Mayor not only takes precedence at all municipal proceedings within the municipality but must also take the chair at all meetings of the Council at which he or she is present.

The Mayor’s role, however, extends well beyond officiating at Council Meetings or other municipal proceedings. Additional important roles are providing leadership, promoting positive relationships, and modelling good governance.

This report relates to the election of the Mayor for Banyule City Council for the 2014/2015 Mayoral term.


The Temporary Chairperson called for nominations for the position of Mayor of Banyule City Council for the next twelve (12) months. Cr Jenny Mulholland nominated Cr Craig Langdon, seconded by Cr Tom Melican. Cr Craig Langdon accepted the nomination. Cr Wayne Phillips nominated Cr Mark Di Pasquale, seconded by Cr Mark Di Pasquale Cr Mark Di Pasquale accepted the nomination. The vote was taken in relation to Cr Craig Langdon’s nomination. Cr Mark Di Pasquale called for a division:

FOR: Cr Tom Melican, Cr Jenny Mulholland, Cr Craig Langdon AGAINST: Cr Mark Di Pasquale, Cr Wayne Phillips The Acting Chairperson declared the motion CARRIED

The CEO thereby declared Cr Craig Langdon successfully elected as the Mayor of Banyule City Council for the next 12 months, commencing 28 October 2014, having received an absolute majority of votes cast..

http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vic/consol_act/lga1989182/s73.html





6.3 CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATIONS FOR DEPUTY MAYOR

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Local Government Act 1989 does not deal with the election of a Deputy Mayor. Accordingly, councils may choose to appoint a Deputy Mayor if they believe this will assist their governance. The Act does not prescribe a role or permit a level of remuneration over and above that available to councillors.

For councils that have a Deputy Mayor, the position is a titular one and does not have a statutory role. Unlike the roles of Deputy Premier or Prime Minister, a Deputy Mayor is not able to automatically step into the role of Mayor if this becomes necessary. An Acting Mayor must be appointed by Council on each occasion whenever an Acting Mayor is required.

Traditionally Banyule Council has been in favour of appointing a Deputy Mayor to provide support and assistance to the Mayor in undertaking his/her workload.

This report requests Council to consider the appointment of a Deputy Mayor for the 2014/2015 Mayoral term.


That Cr Jenny Mulholland be appointed Deputy Mayor of Banyule City Council for 2014/2015 Mayoral term.

Moved: Cr Craig Langdon Seconded: Cr Tom Melican CARRIED



6.4 APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILLORS ON COMMITTEES

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Annually Council appoints Councillor delegates to the Council Advisory Committees and committees. Advisory Committees are made up of Councillors and community members. They have terms of references and meet to discuss issues and advise Council. In addition to Advisory committees, Council is often invited to participate on a range of external committees in partnership. Both advisory and external committees provide important linkages between Council, Community and State agencies and interest groups. Council’s approval of the Councillor appointments to the various committees is required.

Resolution (CO2014/370) 1. That Council determine Councillor delegates to Committees and other bodies as listed

below:

BANYULE ADVISORY COMMITTEES DELEGATE/S SUBSTITUTE/S

Age-Friendly Advisory Committee

The initial terms of reference for this committee will

be for the development of an Age-Friendly City Plan

2015- 2018. Following Council’s adoption of the

Plan, the terms of reference will be reviewed along

with membership to the Committee. The Committee

will include representation from Council, Residents,

Community Organisations, Agencies and Service

providers who have a focus on the provision of

services to older people in Banyule and Community

Groups.

Cr Jenny Mulholland Cr Craig Langdon

Arts and Cultural Advisory Group

Provide a formal mechanism for Council to consult

with key stakeholders, seek specialist advice and

enable community participation in arts & cultural

planning and development.

Cr Jenny Mulholland

Cr Tom Melican

Asset Management Steering Committee

The purpose of the Asset Management Committee is

to review Council’s Asset Management Strategy to

ensure that it meets the Federal and State

Government initiatives to better manage the planning

and long term maintenance of infrastructure assets.

Cr Steven Briffa

Cr Wayne Phillips

Cr Mark Di Pasquale



6.4 APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILLORS ON COMMITTEES cont’d

Audit Advisory Committee

The role of the Audit Committee is to assist Council in

fulfilling its governance responsibilities by overseeing

compliance with laws and regulations, accountability

requirements, ensuring sound ethical standards are

practised and the necessary systems controls are in

place to manage risks.

Cr Rick Garotti

Cr Mark Di Pasquale

Cr Craig Langdon

Cr Tom Melican

Banyule Bicycle Advisory Committee

This committee with provide advice to on the

implementation of the newly adopted Banyule Bicycle

Strategy 2010-2020 and Implementation Plan and

other related documents/initiatives as well as

providing advice to Council on relevant cycling matters

and raise cycling issues of local, regional or global

interest or concern for consideration by Council.

Cr Tom Melican

Cr Steven Briffa

Banyule Community Plan Implementation

Committee

This committee will monitor the implementation of

the Community Plan. It is made up of representatives

from each of the project groups undertaking the

Community Plan actions and Council to ensure that

communication is maintained between the

Community Plan and Council’s other planning

processes.

Cr Rick Garotti

Cr Mark Di Pasquale

Cr Craig Langdon

Banyule Environment Advisory Committee

(BEAC)

Provide advice to Council and Council staff on the

development, implementation and evaluation of

Council’s key environmental documents and initiatives

including the Environment Strategy and the State of

Environment report and other related

documents/initiatives.

Cr Steven Briffa Cr Craig Langdon

Cr Tom Melican

Banyule Multicultural Advisory Committee

(BMAC)

The aim of BMAC is to provide Council with advice on

multicultural issues and on the development and

implementation of Council’s Inclusion. Access and

Equity Plan (IAEP).

Cr Rick Garotti

Cr Mark Di Pasquale

Banyule Road Safety Committee

This committee will provide advice to Council and

Council staff on the implementation of the newly

adopted Banyule Road Safety Plan 2010-2015 and

other related documents/initiatives as well as

providing advice to Council on relevant road safety

matters and raising road safety issues of local,

regional or global interest or concern for consideration

by Council.

Cr Craig Langdon

Cr Steven Briffa

Cr Tom Melican




Chief Executive Officer Employment

Matters Advisory Committee

To make recommendations to Council on contractual

matters relating to the Chief Executive.

All Councillors NA

Disability & Inclusion Advisory Committee

The aim of BDIAC is to provide Council with advice on

disability and inclusion issues and on the

implementation of Council’s Inclusion, Access and

Equity Framework (IAEF) and Council Disability Action

Plan.

The priority of the committee is to assist with the

development of the 3 year Disability Action Plan

2015-2017.


Early Years Advisory Committee

Its role is to: Contribute to the identification of key

priorities for children and families in Banyule City

Council from a parent/carer perspective; Inform

Council’s planning in response to early year’s issues

and developments; Provide advice in relation to key

early years initiatives and activities; & Participate in

discussions regarding the progression of early

childhood as a priority for our community.

Cr Mark Di Pasquale Cr Jenny Mulholland

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and

Intersex (GLBTI) Advisory Committee

The aim of the GLBTI committee is to provide Council

with advice and information on issues facing the

GLBTI community and on the development and

implementation of Council’s Inclusion, Access and

Equity Plan (IAEP).


Ivanhoe Community Consultative

Committee

The role of the Committee is to identify and direct the

type, level and quantity of land use and development

changes in the Ivanhoe precinct for inclusion in the

Ivanhoe Structure Plan.

Cr Jenny Mulholland

Cr Craig Langdon

Cr Wayne Phillips

Strategic Property Group

The purpose of this committee is to review the

current and future property requirements of the

Council to ensure that adequate provision is made to

meet future community needs. The committee

reviews current property holdings to ensure that it is

still needed for Council requirements or can be better

utilised for another purpose. The committee also

considers property required for future expansion

related to the GPAC Project.

Cr Mark Di Pasquale

Cr Wayne Phillips

Cr Steven Briffa

Cr Craig Langdon




EXTERNAL COMMITTEES DELEGATE/S SUBSTITUTE/S

Darebin Creek Management Committee

Established to ensure the preservation, restoration,

environmental protection, and ecologically sensitive

development and maintenance of the Darebin Creek

Linear Park.

Cr Craig Langdon Cr Jenny Mulholland

Melbourne’s Valley of the Arts Regional

Tourism Board Inc (MVotA)

To promote the middle Yarra parklands area to

increase recognition of its arts, cultural and

environmental heritage amongst local residents and

visitors to Melbourne.

Cr Craig Langdon Cr Jenny Mulholland

Metropolitan Transport Forum

Provides a framework for strategic regional waste

management planning and a waste management co-

ordination role for waste issues in regions.

Cr Tom Melican

Cr Rick Garotti

Metropolitan Waste Management Group

(MWMG)

Provides a framework for strategic regional waste

management planning and a waste management co-

ordination role for waste issues in regions.

* MWMG Board : On 23 April 2013, the

Governor in Council appointed four Councillors

after being elected by Metropolitan Local

Governments' Waste Forum delegates to

represent the 30 metropolitan councils on the

MWMG Board. Councillor Tom Melican was

elected as a Director on the MWMG Board.

Their tenure will run until 28 October 2016.

Cr Craig Langdon

Cr Tom Melican*

Cr Wayne Phillips

Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) &

Australian Local Government Association

(ALGA)

Provides leadership by supporting local governments

to achieve high levels of respect and recognition

through improved performance.

Cr Tom Melican Cr Craig Langdon

Cr Mark Di Pasquale

Cr Jenny Mulholland

Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) –

Environment Committee

To provide strategic advice to the MAV on

environment issues of importance to local government

and the needs and issues of members in delivery of

environmental outcomes.

Cr Jenny Mulholland

Cr Tom Melican


Future of Local Government (FOLG)

Strategic Change Group

To collectively establish an agreed future vision for

local government and to develop frameworks and

tools to enable councils to achieve that vision.

Cr Jenny Mulholland Cr Tom Melican




Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV)

Planning Advisory Group & Metro Strategy

Group

To provide strategic advice to the MAV on strategic

and statutory planning issues impacting on Local

Government and to guide MAV policy and position

development on planning related issues.

Cr Tom Melican Cr Jenny Mulholland


Transition Community Working Group

Formed by the MAV to assess the Transition

Community framework and allow communities to

become aware of future global challenges and

encourage them to work together to produce plans to

achieve a transition to a better future at a local level.

Cr Tom Melican

Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) -

Transport & Infrastructure Advisory

Group

To advise the MAV on strategic infrastructure and

transport issues impacting on local governments and

to assist the MAV to carry forward key policies and

campaigns in this area.

Cr Tom Melican

Cr Mark Di Pasquale

Napier Waller Property Committee of

Management

To manage the restoration of the house, garden and

art collection of the former residence of the artist

Napier Waller.


Northern Alliance for Greenhouse Action

(NAGA)

Investigates, develops and coordinates energy saving

and greenhouse gas emissions abatement projects

within the NAGA region.

Cr Tom Melican

Northern Melbourne Regional

Development Australia Committee

An Australian Government initiative that aims to bring

together all levels of government to enhance the

growth and development of regional Australia and to

ensure that the three levels of government work in

partnership to benefit local communities and find

local solutions.

Cr Tom Melican

Northland Structure Plan Steering

Committee

In partnership with Darebin City Council, the

Committee is intended to represent Heidelberg West

and create a Masterplan for Darebin Creek. The

Committee’s vision is for Northland to transform into

a vibrant mixed use activity centre that provides for

future community needs and new development

options in Darebin and Banyule.

Cr Craig Langdon




Olympia Housing Initiative – Community

Liaison Committee

The Olympia Housing Initiative is a ten-year program

to improve housing in the suburbs of Heidelberg

West, Heidelberg Heights and Bellfield, and will

contribute to making better neighbourhoods, to

improving streetscapes and amenity, and to creating

a balanced and sustainable mix of public and private

housing. Community Liaison Committees are

established in major public housing redevelopments to

enhance the stakeholder consultation process and to

enable community participation in the project.

Cr Craig Langdon

Responsible Gambling Ministerial Advisory

Council

The role of this advisory Council is the pre-eminent

source of stakeholder advice to the Minister for

Gaming on responsible gambling. The Victorian

Government, through the Minister for Gaming, seeks

the council's advice on how to ensure the Victorian

gambling industry operates in a way so as to minimise

the harm from problem gambling, whilst creating an

environment where those who gamble safely are able

to do so.

Cr Tom Melican

Victorian Local Governance Association

(VLGA)

The VLGA is a principal source of democratic and co-

operative leadership to municipalities and associated

community groups. It assists local governments to

maintain peace, order and good government in

Victoria.

Cr Rick Garotti Cr Tom Melican

3081 Connect

(formerly West Heidelberg Neighbourhood

Renewal Steering Committee)

This committee made up of 11 organisation

representatives and 11 residents. The role of the

Committee is to develop a Community Action Plan in

response to the needs of residents and oversee the

implementation and evaluation of the activities in the

plan.

Cr Craig Langdon

Yarra Plenty Regional Library Audit

Committee

A sub committee of the Yarra Plenty Regional Library

Board which advises on financial and risk

management issues.

Cr Jenny Mulholland

Cr Steven Briffa

Cr Craig Langdon

Yarra Plenty Regional Library Board

The Board is made up of two representatives of the

three municipalities (Banyule, Nillumbik, Whittlesea)

that constitute the service. Its role is to set policy and

direction for the regional library service.

Cr Jenny Mulholland

Cr Steven Briffa

Cr Craig Langdon




PORTFOLIOS DELEGATE (TO BE

KNOWN AS CHAIR)

SUBSTITUTE/S

City Development Cr Wayne Phillips N/A

Community Programs Cr Jenny Mulholland Cr Craig Langdon

Assets & City Services Cr Jenny Mulholland Cr Tom Melican

Corporate Services Cr Rick Garotti N/A

2. The following Banyule Advisory Committee be removed:

- Neighbourhood Character Focus Group;

3. The following external committee be removed: - MAV Future Growth Reference Group;

4. In regards to the Portfolios, the word “Delegate” be replaced with “Chair”;

5. The Committees and other bodies be advised accordingly.

Moved: Cr Jenny Mulholland Seconded: Cr Tom Melican CARRIED



ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND CONGRATULATIONS

Cr Craig Langdon firstly acknowledged Cr Steven Briffa who has been Deputy Mayor for the past year and paid tribute to his outstanding efforts as Deputy Mayor. He stated that Cr Briffa has been a great sounding board and support for him in his role as Mayor and that he now looks forward to working with Cr Jenny Mulholland as the new Deputy Mayor.

On his re-election, Cr Langdon paid tribute to his fellow Councillors and thanked them for their support during his term. He also thanked his family for their ongoing support. He advised that while he had been very busy over the past 12 months, he had tried very hard to stay in touch with the community and would continue to do so over the next Mayoral term. In particular, he highlighted some of his goals for the next year which includes:

In trying to make a difference, Cr Langdon intends to visit every sporting club and pavilion

Setting up a Multicultural Citizen of the Year as he did with the establishment with the Citizen of the Year

Establish a Seniors booklet listing all the services Council provides

Further developments with the Greensborough Project

Banksia Stadium has to be redeveloped in the next 12 months

Shelley Reserve redevelopment Cr Langdon thanked Sue Sayle, who has been an assistant to the Mayor since the start of Banyule, and Emily Outlaw who has been assisting the Mayor and Councillors since February 2014. He also thanked his family for their support. Cr Tom Melican congratulated the Mayor and wished him all the best for the coming year with the support of all Councillors. Cr Jenny Mulholland congratulated Cr Langdon and acknowledged all his hard work he has done within the community, and to Cr Steven Briffa as Deputy Mayor and wished him well. Cr Wayne Phillips congratulated Cr Langdon and wished him another interesting and challenging year. Cr Mark Di Pasquale commended Cr Langdon for the high standard of work and thanked Cr Briffa on his involvement at community events as well.



CLOSURE OF MEETING

The Meeting was closed at 7.27pm.

DATED:........................... DAY OF ........................... 2014

............................................. MAYOR