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Apply to speak at a Council or Committee Meeting

Members of the public may speak on agenda items provided they give written notice to the General Manager before 12 noon on the day of the meeting.

How do I arrange to speak at a meeting?

There are several ways you can indicate your interest in speaking at a Council or Committee meeting. They are as follows:

complete the online form below
email us at council@marrickville.nsw.gov.au. Your e-mail should indicate the words "Request to Address Council Meeting" in the heading of your message and list the following details:

the name and date of the meeting
the item number reference in the Business Paper
the subject of the item on the Business Paper
indicate if you are "for" or "against" the recommendation as it appears in the Business Paper
details of the points you would like to raise
your full name (title, first and surname)
your full address (street number, street name, suburb and postcode)
your phone number

visit our Citizens' Service Centre at 2-14 Fisher Street, Petersham and complete a Request to Address form

If you are unable to use one of the above options, please contact one of our Citizens' Service Officers on 9335 2222 and they will take your details and submit your request on your behalf.

Are there any rules for speaking at a Council or Committee Meeting?

The following rules apply when addressing a Council or Committee meeting:

each item before the Council/Committee is restricted to three speakers for and three speakers against the recommendation;
keep your address to the point, the time allowed for each speaker is limited to three minutes with one extension of not more than three minutes with the approval of the Council/Committee. This time limit applies, no matter how many items are addressed by the speaker;
when addressing the Meeting you must speak to the Chairperson;
the Chairperson may curtail public participation where the information being presented is considered repetitive or irrelevant; and
Councillors will not enter into general debate with, or ask questions of, speakers.

Please complete the following form if you would like to speak at a meeting:

Name and date of meeting:
Item Number Reference in Business Paper:
Subject of item on Business Paper:
Recommendation (as it appears in the Business Paper):	Speak For Recommendation Speak Against Recommendation
Details of points to be raised:

Your details:
Citizen's Name:
House / Unit Number:
Street Name:
Suburb:
Postcode:
Phone Number:
Email Address:

Need more information?

For more information on speaking at Council or Committee meetings, please contact the Business Paper Coordinator on 93352024 or email buspco@marrickville.nsw.gov.au.