Draft Code of Meeting Practice 2025

Closing on 07 September 2025, 11:59 PM

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City of Ryde Council is seeking community feedback on the changes to its draft Code of Meeting Practice (the Code) that governs the way the City of Ryde conducts Council and Committee meetings.

The Code sets standards for calling, conducting and recording Council and Committee meetings and ensures the structure and process provides fair opportunities for participation. 

The Code is based on the Model Code of Meeting Practice for Local Councils in New South Wales issued by the NSW Office for Local Government.

Only minor administrative changes are being proposed.

You can view a version of the Draft Code showing the changes here.

Hard Copies of the Exhibited Document

Hard copies of the exhibited document are available for viewing at City of Ryde Libraries.

Visit the Libraries webpage for location and operating times.

Next Steps

The draft Code of Meeting Practice will be adopted if there are no substantive submissions received that require amendment to the Code.

HAVE YOUR SAY

You can Have Your Say on the Draft Code of Meeting Practice 2025 via the online submission form, email or post.

Feedback closes at 11.59pm Sunday 7 September 2025.


Online Submissions

You can provide your feedback via the submission form link below.

Provide your feedback

This form is intended for feedback only. Please direct any questions/enquiries to cityofryde@ryde.nsw.gov.au.


Written Submissions

Written submissions must be clearly marked as 'Draft Code of Meeting Practice 2025' and can be sent to:


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