Council Meetings 2025

Council Meeting Dates

The Shire of West Arthur Council meets on the 4th Thursday of each month, with the exception of December which meets on the 3rd Thursday to allow for the Christmas season and also January which has no meeting held. Meetings are held at 7.30 pm in the Council Chambers on 31 Burrowes Street, Darkan.

Items for the agenda must be received by the Chief Executive Officer by the 2nd Thursday of each month to allow adequate time for research and preparation.

Every endeavour will be made to give the public notice of any special meetings or changes to ordinary meetings.

Each meeting includes a Public Question Time. The meeting agendas are available below, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to view the items for discussion.

Minutes from Council meetings are accessible in the table below or for past meetings, through the Publications page of this website. Please visit this site regularly to access a copy of the latest Council minutes.

Please note that Minutes are unconfirmed until they have been confirmed as a true and correct record by Council at the following Meeting.

Council Meeting Audio Recordings from January 2025

From 1 January 2025, the Shire of West Arthur will begin audio recording all Council meetings, providing greater accessibility and transparency for our community.

Recordings will be available within 14 days of each meeting and retained for at least five years.
Residents can listen to discussions on local projects, community initiatives, and key decisions at their convenience.
This initiative strengthens openness and community engagement, making it easier than ever to stay informed about Council matters.

As a Class 3 Local Government, we are committed to accountability and inclusivity, ensuring all residents have access to the decisions shaping our Shire.

Legal Disclaimer

Under Section 9.57A of the Local Government Act 1995, a local government is not liable for defamation in relation to material published on its official website as part of a broadcast or recording of Council proceedings.

Annual Electors Meeting

A statutory requirement of the Local Government Act 1995 is that each Council must have a Meeting of Electors once every financial year. The Annual Electors Meeting for 2025 will be held at the Hawthorn Room, West Arthur Community Resource Centre on Monday, 10 February 2025, commencing at 7.00 pm.

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the contents of the annual report for the previous financial year and any other general business.

The Meeting is attended by the President, Councillors and Senior Officers who are happy to answer any questions that may arise. To facilitate the answering of questions, please ensure questions are submitted in writing and that they have been received at the Shire Office by a date to be confirmed.