Four of seven Murrindindi Shire Councillors attended last week’s meeting held at the Yea Shire Hall.

“Due to the unprecedented times we are facing, as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, Council has introduced a range of social-distancing measures in accordance with the government’s advice,” said Mayor cr Leigh Dunscombe.

“Our priority concern is the welfare of our community, our councillors and staff during this time.

“The measures we have taken include reducing the number of Councillors attending tonight’s meeting to four, which is the minimum number required to maintain a quorum for the meeting.

“We are legally obliged to conduct a Council meeting by attendance of Councillors in person, and not remotely by phone or video conference.

“Those Councillors present tonight include Cr Dunscombe, Cr Bisset, Cr Lording and Cr Bowles.

“In addition, we have reduced the number of officers attending to a minimum, with the CEO Craig Lloyd presenting all officer reports.”