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TOWN OF BASSENDEAN

MINUTES

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, 48 OLD PERTH ROAD, BASSENDEAN

ON TUESDAY 23 DECEMBER 2008 AT 7.00PM

SWEARING-IN OF NEW COUNCILLORS

Prior to the meeting, the Mayor called on the successful candidates in the 18 December 2008 Town of Bassendean local election, in alphabetical order, to make a Declaration of Office before Mr Martin Whitely, JP MLA. The two Councillors Mr John Cox JP OAM elected for a term ending October 2009 and Mr Don Yates elected for a term ending October 2011, were sworn in using the Declaration of Office.

Congratulations were extended to both new Councillors.

1.0                                DECLARATION OF OPENING/ANNOUNCEMENT OF VISITORS

Her Worship the Mayor opened the meeting and welcomed all those in attendance.

2.0                                PUBLIC QUESTION TIME

Nil

3.0                                ATTENDANCES, APOLOGIES & APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Councillors

Her Worship the Mayor, Cr Tina Klein

Cr John Gangell, Deputy Mayor

Cr Anne Brinkworth

Cr Michelle Stubbs

Cr Lynda Butler

Cr Sam Piantadosi

Cr Gerry Pule

Officers

Mr Graeme Haggart,                   Acting CEO

Mr Michael Costarella,              Director Corporate Services

Mrs Cathy Muraszko,    Minute Secretary

Visitors

Mr Martin Whitely, JP, MLA

Leave of Absence

Cr Piantadosi requested that it be noted that he may be an apology for the Ordinary Council Meeting on 27 January 2009.

Public

3 members of the public were in attendance.

Press

No members of the press were in attendance.

4.0                                CLOSURE

The Mayor wished everyone, their families and friends a safe Christmas and a Happy New Year.

There being no further business, Her Worship the Mayor closed the meeting, the time being 7.05pm.