Having your say
Community consultation In developing this Delivery Program and Operational Plan, Council has considered the priorities and expected levels of service that were expressed by the community during our engagement processes in the development of Your Vision | Your Future 2028.
How we involve you with our decisions and service delivery As a council, we work at the level of government closest to the people, where it is easy for residents to become involved in our activities and decisions. You can become involved by:
Talking to a councillor
The councillors are your representatives and are keen to hear your thoughts and address your concerns, so let them know what you think
Coming to meetings
You are always welcome to attend Council meetings. By attending meetings you can gain a better understanding about the way council works and the decisionmaking process
Speaking up
At most Council meetings there is an opportunity to speak during the public forum time. To arrange to speak at a Council meeting, please register by email, or by ringing council’s Governance and Customer Service Branch on 9847 6836. More details are available @ hornsby.nsw.gov.au/council/about-council/meetings
Joining a committee
Having your say
Council committees draw on the knowledge and expertise of residents. Council has committees in several areas, including heritage, envionmental sustainability, local traffic, bushland and bush fire management
Council places many draft documents and plans on exhibition for comment. Your comments are then incorporated into a report to Councillors so they can take your views into consideration when making decisions. From time to time Council also seeks input with regard to specific issues. “Have your say” invitations are often managed via email
Tracking issues
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