With at least one councillor in isolation, Eurobodalla Mayor Mathew Hatcher says Covid has forced this week’s councillor program online, including the new Council’s first Public Access session on Tuesday 1 February.
The Mayor said councillors would much prefer face-to-face meetings, but being able to hear from the community safely was paramount.
“We’re disappointed our first Public Access session will be over Zoom, but we need to consider everyone’s health and stay flexible about how we get together in these times,” he said.
Nine speakers have registered for Public Access, which starts at 9.15am and provides an opportunity for members of the public to speak to councillors on any Council-related topic, provided it hasn’t already been before Council.
The Mayor said this week’s councillor orientation program would continue over Zoom, but he has high hopes the first Council meeting for the term on Tuesday 8 February will be held in-person in the Council Chamber.
“We’ll meet in-person if we possibly can. As one, the councillors agree on the importance of connecting with residents in the Council Chamber.”
You can register to watch the Public Access session via Zoom by calling Council’s executive services on 4474 1358.
Speaker presentations are published on Council’s website after the session.
