Your Council » Meeting Procedure   Public Participation Members of the public can address Council on any matter for a maximum of three minute. The addresses usually commence at 7pm. When addressing the meeting you must speak to the Chairperson, normally the Mayor. Councillors will generally not enter into debate with, or ask questions of speakers. Please note the Council Meeting is recordered for the purposes of assisting with the accuracy of Council Meeting Minutes. Meeting Procedure Council's meetings are governed by a Code of Meeting Practice, which outlines rules for submission of business items, attendance, debate and declaration of interest. For questions regarding meeting proceedings please contact the Manager - Governance, telephone (02) 9911-3525.