Guidelines on the closure of council and committee meetings to the public
These guidelines have been developed to assist councils to comply with their obligations under the Local Government Act 1993 when closing their meetings to the public. They address commonly asked questions that have been raised with the Office of Local Government about the closure of meetings and provide best practice examples.
The Guidelines have been issued under section 10B(5) of the Act and therefore constitute a guideline that councils are required to consider when closing their meetings to the public.
Livestreaming council and committee meetings and public forums: A Guide
This guide has been developed to assist councils to implement the mandatory livestreaming requirements prescribed under the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 and the 2025 Model Meeting Code by providing best practice guidance.
The guide has been issued under section 23A of the Local Government Act 1993, meaning councils must consider it when livestreaming their meetings and public forums and managing and publishing recordings.
- Livestreaming council and committee meetings and public forums: A Guide – PDF – 2.97 KB
Model public forum rules
These model best practice public forum rules have been developed to assist councils in the administration of public forums.
Councils can adapt the model rules to develop a standalone policy or include them as supplementary provisions in their adopted code of meeting practice.
- Model public forum rules – PDF – 1.51 MB