Draft Code of Meeting Practice - June 2026

The City of Parramatta draft Code of Meeting Practice (June 2026) is based on the Model Code of Meeting Practice for Local Councils in NSW. The Model Code of Meeting Practice for Local Councils in NSW (the Model Code) is prescribed under Section 360 of the Local Government Act 1993 (the Act) and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 (the Regulations).

Why is the Code of Meeting Practice being exhibited again in 2026?

Council recently consulted the community on a draft Code of Meeting Practice, and we appreciate the feedback received during that process.Since then, there have been recent changes at a State level affecting the Model Code of Meeting Practice, which all Councils are required to follow. As a result, Council has had to revert to its previous, compliant Code, adopted in July 2025, to ensure it continues to meet legislative requirements.

This has created an opportunity to revisit this Code, and propose amendments that incorporate:

• Feedback provided by the community and Councillors during the recent consultation, and
• A number of practical, non-mandatory improvements to how meetings are run.

Although this means the draft is being placed on exhibition sooner than usual, the current exhibition ensures that:

• The proposed Code is fully compliant with legislation, and
• The community has the opportunity to review and provide feedback on the updated version before it is adopted.

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