CENTRAL Coast Council will hold an extraordinary meeting next week in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the public won't be admitted.
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Under the code of meeting practice mayor Lisa Matthews has determined that the extraordinary meeting will be held on Monday, March 23, from 6.30pm, at the Wyong Council Chambers.
"Despite the current environment there is business of council that must progress, and we want to ensure this occurs with the safety of our staff and community being a priority," Cr Matthews said.
The shorter agenda of the extraordinary meeting minimised the risk to councillors and staff and aligned with the direction provided from NSW Health regarding social distancing, which had also led to the decision that the public forum would not go ahead, she said.
"The code of meeting practice provides that we may hold a public forum and given the current climate it is in the best interest of councillors, staff and members of the public to not progress with a public forum or public attendance, as attendance may put health at risk.
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"Members of the public can view the meeting on webcast, and I encourage you to do so.
"Whilst it is important to hear from our community on the matters being discussed, the health and safety of our community is paramount."
A longer-term plan for future council meetings was being discussed, she said.
"We are currently experiencing a situation we have not encountered before and as leaders of the community we believe that taking measures to protect our community and ourselves against the spread of COVID-19 is vital."
Central Coast Council website provides up-to-date information about any changes to service delivery, including events cancelled.
