Introduction

1. Nature of Rules
   

   These are the Governance Rules of Greater Geelong City Council made in accordance with section 60 of the Local Government Act 2020.

2. Date of Commencement
   

   These Governance Rules commence on 1 September 2020.

3. Contents

These Governance Rules are divided into the following Chapters:

Chapter	Name
Chapter 1	Governance Rules Framework
Chapter 2	Meeting Procedure for Council Meetings
Chapter 3	Meeting Procedure for Delegated Committees
Chapter 4	Meeting Procedure for Community Asset Committees
Chapter 5	Joint meetings of councils
Chapter 6	Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Chapter 7	Miscellaneous
Chapter 8	Election Period Policy



4. Definitions
   

   In these Governance Rules unless the context suggests otherwise the following words and phrases mean:

   Act means the Local Government Act 2020.

   Chief Executive Officer includes an Acting Chief Executive Officer.

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