The Council adopted an Audio Recording Policy to record the open meetings of Council (as at December 2017).  These recordings will be maintained on file for a period of twelve months from the date of the meeting.

View video recordings of previous meetings.

The Council adopted a Public Question Time Policy (as at November 2020) to provide a framework for members of the public to ask questions relating to Council activities at ordinary council meetings in accordance with the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015.

Questions on Notice - A member of the public may give written notice to the General Manager at least 7 days before an ordinary Council meeting of a question to be asked at that meeting. The question and a proposed response (if appropriate) will be included on the agenda for the scheduled meeting.  If the person is unable to attend the scheduled meeting, they should advise the General Manager and their question/s will be held over until the following meeting.

Questions can be lodged by:-

Mail: PO Box 595, New Norfolk, TAS 7140
In Person: Council Admin Building, Circle Street, New Norfolk
Email: dvcouncil@dvc.tas.gov.au

Questions without Notice - A member of the public who wishes to ask a question at the meeting is to state their name and address prior to asking their question.   A maximum of 2 questions per person are permitted. A maximum period of 3 minutes will be allowed per person. Questions are to be succinct and not contain lengthy preamble.  Questions do not have to be lodged prior to the meeting, however they will preferably be provided in writing.  Click here for the Public Question Time Form.

Please note that the minutes of the previous months Council meeting will not be uploaded to our web page until they have been confirmed at the next meeting of Council.

If you have any questions regarding Council's Agendas and Minutes please contact the Executive Assistant at mpearce@dvc.tas.gov.au or telephone (03) 6261 8500.