Addressing the Panel
Members of the public wishing to address the Panel at a Public Meeting regarding an agenda item must register by 12 noon on the day prior to the Panel meeting (excluding weekends and public holidays). To register contact Council’s Administration Support Officer by phone on 02 9847 6579 or email lpp@hornsby.nsw.gov.au.
Registered speakers must have already lodged a written submission on the Development Application (DA) they wish to address or must provide a brief written summary no greater than one A4 page, outlining the issues they wish to raise to the Panel Coordinator by 12 noon on the day prior to the meeting (excluding weekends and public holidays).
All speakers (objector, applicant or supporter) addressing the Panel may not speak for more than 3 minutes in respect of any one matter before any particular meeting, unless the Panel otherwise permits. The Chairperson opens the meeting and introduces the Panel members. The order of business is set out in the agenda. Copies of the agenda will be available at the meeting. Business papers will be available on Council’s website 7 days prior to the meeting. As each item is referred to, the objectors are invited to speak for 3 minutes. The applicant will then be invited to respond. The Panel members may ask questions of the addressees. It is not necessary to repeat information already provided in the report to the Panel. Once all speakers have addressed the Panel on the item, the Panel may:
- adjourn the public meeting to deliberate before reconvening for voting and determination, or
- close the public meeting for deliberation and/or voting and determination.