Council Meetings

Meeting Procedures and Standing Orders for Council Meetings and Standing Committees 

Members of the public are provided an opportunity to address Council about matters of concern during Community Presentations, held from 9:00am to 9:30am before each Ordinary Council Meeting.

Presentations must follow the protocols outlined in the Community Presentation to Councillors Council Policy.

How to Nominate:
You must register at least 3 business days before the meeting by one of the following methods:

• Complete the online nomination form
• Call Customer Service on 1300 79 49 29
• Visit any Council Customer Service Centre

Successful presenters will be notified of their allocated presentation time via email within one business day after nominations close.

A Council petition is a formal written request signed by at least 10 people, asking Council to take action on a particular issue or expressing support or objection to a decision or matter.

Petitions relating to an active development application during the public notification stage will be treated as formal submissions on the application.

Petition Requirements

In line with Fraser Coast Regional Council’s Meeting Procedures and Standing Orders, all petitions must:

• Be legible (handwritten or typed) and contain at least 10 signatures
• Include the name and contact details of the principal petitioner (organiser)
• List the postcode of every petitioner
• Have the petition request clearly stated on each page

How do I submit a petition to Council?

It is recommended to use the Petition Lodgement Form to ensure all required information is included.

Once your petition is ready, you can submit it to Council via any of the following options:

1. In person: Submit at any Council Customer Service Centre
2. By post: PO Box 1943, Hervey Bay QLD 4655
3. Through your Divisional Councillor
4. By email: enquiry@frasercoast.qld.gov.au

An e-petition or online petition will be accepted but must be downloaded and submitted via one of the above options.