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Council Meeting Wrap February 2026
Publish date: 19 February 2026
Strengthening governance and transparency
Council received a new Governance Report, noting records of Councillor briefings and assemblies, the Chief Executive Officer’s activity report, the status of Council resolutions, and a summary of the December 2025 Audit and Risk Committee meeting.
Council also authorised minor administrative amendments to the Building a Better Buloke 2040: Community Vision, including the formal inclusion of Council’s Acknowledgement of Country and professional design updates, ensuring the document accurately reflects Council’s values and intent.
Updated Social Media Policy
Council adopted an updated Social Media Policy, reflecting contemporary online engagement and the introduction of the Model Councillor Code of Conduct.
The revised policy provides clearer guidance for Councillors, staff, volunteers and contractors, supporting respectful, accurate and accountable use of social media while protecting Council’s integrity and reputation.
Financial and performance reporting
Council received and noted the Quarter 2 Organisational Performance Report and Quarter 2 Financial Report for the 2025/26 financial year, providing an update on Council’s operational performance, financial position and delivery of services and projects.
Flood recovery works and contract reporting
Council noted contracts awarded to support flood recovery works linked to the 2022 and 2023 flood events.
These contracts include road rehabilitation and flood protection infrastructure projects across the Shire, reinforcing Council’s ongoing commitment to recovery and community resilience.
Advocacy matters
Council considered two Notices of Motion, resolving to advocate to the Victorian Government for:
The next Buloke Shire Council Meeting will be held on 18 March 2026.
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