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Council is undertaking a review of its Governance Rules.
The Local Government Act 2020 requires Council to adopt and keep in force Governance Rules to govern its decision-making processes while ensuring that any person whose rights will be directly affected by a decision of Council is entitled to communicate their views and have their interests considered.
The Governance Rules support Baw Baw Shire Council in ensuring good governance and decision-making in the best interests of the public. The rules make clear the procedures of Council Meetings, for the Mayor and Councillors, staff of Baw Baw Shire, and members of the community wishing to participate in this process.
Further information about what the Governance Rules must include can be found in the FAQ section.
Key Changes
A number of changes have been proposed in the Draft Governance Rules 2026 that aim to strengthen Council's governance practices and decision-making processes, enable community participation and ensure Council Meetings are operated effectively and efficiently.
A list of proposed changes, and rationale for each, can be found in the documents section.
Have Your Say
You're invited to share your thoughts and feedback on the Draft Governance Rules by completing the survey below, between 28 May and 19 June 2026.
If you would prefer to make a written submission providing your feedback, you can do so by emailing governance@bawbawshire.vic.gov.au
Background
Council is undertaking a review of its Governance Rules.
The Local Government Act 2020 requires Council to adopt and keep in force Governance Rules to govern its decision-making processes while ensuring that any person whose rights will be directly affected by a decision of Council is entitled to communicate their views and have their interests considered.
The Governance Rules support Baw Baw Shire Council in ensuring good governance and decision-making in the best interests of the public. The rules make clear the procedures of Council Meetings, for the Mayor and Councillors, staff of Baw Baw Shire, and members of the community wishing to participate in this process.
Further information about what the Governance Rules must include can be found in the FAQ section.
Key Changes
A number of changes have been proposed in the Draft Governance Rules 2026 that aim to strengthen Council's governance practices and decision-making processes, enable community participation and ensure Council Meetings are operated effectively and efficiently.
A list of proposed changes, and rationale for each, can be found in the documents section.
Have Your Say
You're invited to share your thoughts and feedback on the Draft Governance Rules by completing the survey below, between 28 May and 19 June 2026.
If you would prefer to make a written submission providing your feedback, you can do so by emailing governance@bawbawshire.vic.gov.au
February - April 2026 : Review of current Governance Rules
Governance Rules has finished this stage
Officers have reviewed the current Governance Rules, benchmarked other Councils' Governance Rules to determine best practices, and considered feedback from Councillors when compiling the Draft Governance Rules 2026.
28 May - 19 June 2026 : Community Consultation
Governance Rules is currently at this stage
Council is required to undertake community consultation when proposing any amendments to its Governance Rules. Your feedback will help shape the final document that will be presented to Council for its consideration.
22 July 2026 : Consideration of the Draft Governance Rules
this is an upcoming stage for Governance Rules
Once the consultation is complete, your feedback will be collated and considered when Officers prepare the final Draft Governance Rules for Council's consideration at the 22 July 2026 Council Meeting.
