Council land policy changes take effect after committee vote Central Coast’s updated Land Transaction Policy takes effect from adoption, with publication approved and a further review required by 30 June 2030. Council: Central Coast Council Meeting: 10 November 2026 Recorded status: approved BRIEF Central Coast Council’s Governance and Finance Committee adopted an updated Land Transaction Policy on 10 November 2026, effective from adoption. Publication on the council website was approved, and a further review is required by 30 June 2030. The motion passed four votes to one, but the supplied minutes do not detail the policy changes or give a publication date. KEY FACTS - The Governance and Finance Committee adopted the draft Land Transaction Policy on 10 November 2026. - The policy takes effect from the date of adoption. - The committee approved publication of the updated Land Transaction Policy on the Central Coast Council website. - A further review is required no later than 30 June 2030. - The motion passed four votes to one, with Councillor Jane Smith voting against. ANALYSIS OF THE RECORD - The recorded resolution describes the changes to the previous policy as minor but does not set them out. - The resolution approves publication but gives no publication date or evidence that publication has occurred. - The supplied minutes record the committee's adoption and do not record a separate Council vote on this policy. QUESTIONS FOR FOLLOW-UP REPORTING - When will the updated Land Transaction Policy be published on Council's website? - What specific changes were made to the previous policy? RECORDED NEXT STEPS - Publish the updated Land Transaction Policy on the Central Coast Council website, as approved by the committee; the minutes specify no publication date. - Review the Land Transaction Policy no later than 30 June 2030, as required by the resolution. SOURCE PASSAGES The Governance and Finance Committee adopted the draft Land Transaction Policy and determined that it takes effect from the date of adoption. "Central Coast Council Governance and Finance Committee Minutes 10 November 2026 Page 9 OFFICIAL 2.6 Review of Land Transaction Policy - for Adoption 8:14pm A MOTION was MOVED by Cr Eaton OAM and SECONDED by Mayor McNamara: GFC-26/59 That the Committee: 1. Notes that a review of the Land Transaction Policy has been undertaken. 2. Notes minor changes proposed to the pre-existing Land Transaction Policy. 3. Adopts the draft Land Transaction Policy as attached and determine that it takes effect from the date of adoption. 4. Approves the publishing of the updated Land Transaction Policy on the Central Coast Council website. 5. Requires that a further review of the Land Transaction Policy take place no later than 30 June 2030. CARRIED FOR: Cr Wright, Mayor McNamara, Cr Crowley and Cr Eaton OAM AGAINST: Cr Smith 2.7 Agency Information Guide 2026-2027 - for Endorsement RESOLVED by EXCEPTION on the MOTION as MOVED by Cr Wright and SECONDED by Cr Eaton OAM: GFC-26/60 That the Committee endorses the Agency Information Guide in Attachment 1 of this report." (Item 2.6, GFC-26/59) The carried resolution approved publication of the updated Land Transaction Policy on the Central Coast Council website and required a further review no later than 30 June 2030. "4. Approves the publishing of the updated Land Transaction Policy on the Central Coast Council website. 5. Requires that a further review of the Land Transaction Policy take place no later than 30 June 2030. CARRIED FOR: Cr Wright, Mayor McNamara, Cr Crowley and Cr Eaton OAM AGAINST: Cr Smith 2.7 Agency Information Guide 2026-2027 - for Endorsement RESOLVED by EXCEPTION on the MOTION as MOVED by Cr Wright and SECONDED by Cr Eaton OAM: GFC-26/60 That the Committee endorses the Agency Information Guide in Attachment 1 of this report." (Item 2.6, GFC-26/59, clauses 4–5 and voting result) The motion was carried four votes to one, with Cr Wright, Mayor McNamara, Cr Crowley and Cr Eaton OAM voting for it, and Cr Smith voting against. "CARRIED FOR: Cr Wright, Mayor McNamara, Cr Crowley and Cr Eaton OAM AGAINST: Cr Smith 2.7 Agency Information Guide 2026-2027 - for Endorsement RESOLVED by EXCEPTION on the MOTION as MOVED by Cr Wright and SECONDED by Cr Eaton OAM: GFC-26/60 That the Committee endorses the Agency Information Guide in Attachment 1 of this report." (Item 2.6 voting result, immediately before item 2.7) The Governance and Finance Committee meeting was held on Tuesday 10 November 2026. "OFFICIAL Central Coast Council MINUTES of the Governance and Finance Committee Meeting held in Function Room 2 2 Hely Street, Wyong Tuesday 10 November 2026 Members Status Cr Jared Wright, Chairperson Present Cr Kyle MacGregor, Deputy Chairperson Apology Cr Helen Crowley, Member Present Cr Doug Eaton OAM, Member Present Cr Jane Smith, Member Present (Items 1.1 - 3.2) Mayor McNamara Present Council Officers Status Jamie Loader, Chief Executive Officer Present Marissa Racomelara, Director Corporate Services Present Boris Bolgolf, Director Infrastructure Services Present Phil Cantillon, Acting Director, Community and Recreation Services Present" (Meeting title and attendance record) SOURCES https://docspublished.com.au/centralcoastcouncil/document/15c8c1e4-b79d-4946-811f-81e03143cde2 https://minutesradar.com/news/central-coast-infocouncil-governance-and-finance-committee-tuesday-10-november-2026-10-nov-2026-7-00-pm-minutes-council-land-policy-changes-594f878fc5/ Prepared from public council minutes using automated drafting and checks. 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