PUBLIC INQUIRY DATES ANNOUNCED

–For Immediate Release-

13 October 2020.

PUBLIC INQUIRY DATES ANNOUNCED

Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) residents are reminded that registration to either attend or speak at the Local Government Boundaries Commission public inquiry into the demerger affecting Council is required and due by 13th November 2020. The Commission is urging people who wish to attend to register early to ensure COVID-19 restrictions are adhered to.

The Local Government Boundaries Commission announced the dates and venues the public inquiry with three sessions in Cootamundra and four sessions in Gundagai.

Boundaries Commission Chair Bob Sendt said that due to COVID-19 restrictions, numbers at each venue will need to be limited and prior registration by residents and ratepayers wanting to attend will be required. Priority will be given to those seeking to address the public inquiry. Mr Sendt said that the inquiry proceedings will also be webcast for those who are not able to attend in person.

To ensure the Commission can accommodate as many speakers and attendees as possible, registration is limited to one session per person.

The inquiry dates, venues and session times are:

Cootamundra – 25 November 2020 – Cootamundra Ex-Services Club.

Session 1 – 11am-1pm,

Session 2 – 1.45pm-3.30pm,

Session 3 – 4pm-5.30pm.

Gundagai – 26 November 2020 – Gundagai District Services Club.

Session 1 – 10am-12pm,

Session 2 – 1pm-2.30pm,

Session 3 – 3pm-4.30pm

Session 4 – 5pm-6.30pm.

The attendance registration process is available on the https://www.olg.nsw.gov.au/events/. There are two separate registration forms, one for a speaker and one for an observer. Registration must be received by 13 November 2020.

Please note: Attached is an announcement from Boundaries Commission.

Boundaries-Commission-Notice-of-dates-of-Public-Inquiry