2020 Annual Conference Motions

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Deadlines

The submission of motions for inclusion in the Conference Business Paper is now closed. To submit a late motion, please email [email protected].

Members are asked to submit their motions by midnight (AEST) on Monday 28 September 2020 to allow for assessment of motions and distribution of the Business Paper before Conference. In line with the LGNSW rules, the latest date motions will be accepted for inclusion in the Conference Business Paper is midnight (AEDT) on Sunday 25 October 2020.

Motions Guidelines
Please refer to the LGNSW 2020 Annual Conference Motions Submission Guide for information on:

  • Key dates for the motions process
  • Criteria for motion submission
  • Examples for how to write a motion
  • Demonstrating evidence of council support for motion
  • How to submit a motion
  • How LGNSW manages incoming motions
  • What happens to motions at Annual Conference
  • Post-conference: Updates to the LGNSW Policy Platform
  • Post-conference: LGNSW Advocacy

The Guide also includes two resources to assist members in being prepared for motion submission:    

  • Attachment B – Sample Motion Submission Form (Note - as part of the new LGNSW process, members are asked to identify if the proposed motion conflicts with the existing Fundamental Principles)
  • Attachment C – Template - Council Meeting Report

LGNSW Policy Platform
When submitting motions for Conference, members are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the LGNSW Policy Platform. When submitting a motion, members will be asked to identify if the proposed motion conflicts or likely conflicts with the existing Fundamental Principles and this will be noted for delegates in the Business Paper.

The purpose of this Policy Platform is to consolidate the numerous policies and positions of LGNSW – as determined by members – into a single document for ease of reference for members and stakeholders.

LGNSW will update the Policy Platform document after each Annual Conference and present it to Conference the following year, for members to endorse its Fundamental Principles. This will occur prior to voting on motions. The LGNSW Policy Platform was first introduced at the 2019 Annual Conference

Assistance
Members are welcome and encouraged to seek assistance or advice from the LGNSW Policy team before submitting motions. Email Elle Brunsdon, Policy Officer, or call her on 02 9242 4082.

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