Extraordinary Council — 2024-09-05

6.1. Filling a Councillor Vacancy in Division 4

Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

6.1

Filling a Councillor Vacancy in Division 4

Recommendation

That the vacancy in the office of Councillor for Division 4 be filled in a way determined by the Council.

Recommendation

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:

Seconded by Councillor Marnie Doyle:

That pursuant to section 166(2) of the Local Government Act 2009 Council fill the Division 4 vacancy as per s166A of the Local Government Act 2009 to appoint the runner-up.

Councillor Paul Tully foreshadowed that he would move an alternate motion in the event that Mayor Teresa Harding’s motion was lost.

A. That in accordance with section 163 of the Local Government Act 2009, in relation to the vacancy in Division 4 of the City of Ipswich following the resignation of Councillor David William CULLEN, Council decide to fill the vacancy in accordance with section 166(2)(a) of the Act.

B. That in accordance with section 45AA(1)(b) of the Local Government Electoral Act 2011, Council apply to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning and Minister for Public Works (the Minister) for the poll referred to in Paragraph A. to be conducted by postal ballot for the whole of Division 4, unless the election is conducted on the same date as the state election.

C. That Council immediately advise the Electoral Commission of Queensland of its decision under Paragraph A.

D. That the Council immediately apply to the Minister in accordance with Paragraph B.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Madsen

Augustine Jonic

Doyle Tully

Antoniolli

Madden

The original motion was put and lost.

*** Suspension of Meeting Procedures

Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding

Seconded by Councillor Pye Augustine

That Council meeting procedures be suspended for the purpose of allowing Councillors to contribute to the debate more than once on the same motion.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Harding Madsen

Augustine Jonic

Tully

Doyle

Antoniolli

Madden

The motion was put and lost.

Resolution C2024/00/214

Moved by Councillor Paul Tully:

Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:

A. That in accordance with section 163 of the Local Government Act 2009, in relation to the vacancy in Division 4 of the City of Ipswich following the resignation of Councillor David William CULLEN, Council decide to fill the vacancy in accordance with section 166(2)(a) of the Act.

B. That in accordance with section 45AA(1)(b) of the Local Government Electoral Act 2011, Council apply to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning and Minister for Public Works (the Minister) for the poll referred to in Paragraph A. to be conducted by postal ballot for the whole of Division 4, unless the election is conducted on the same date as the state election.

C. That Council immediately advise the Electoral Commission of Queensland of its decision under Paragraph A.

D. That the Council immediately apply to the Minister in accordance with Paragraph B.

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE

Councillors: Councillors:

Madsen Harding

Jonic Augustine

Tully Doyle

Antoniolli

Madden

The motion was put and carried.

MEETING CLOSED

The meeting closed at 9.40 am.

*** Refer Council Ordinary Meeting of 12 September 2024 for amendment

Mentions: Ipswich

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