Wanneroo keeps partner reference in retiring councillor recognition policy

The City of Wanneroo removed clause 6.4(b) from its recognition policy, but rejected a separate proposal to remove references to a retiring member’s partner.

Council: City of Wanneroo

Meeting: 31 August 2026, 6:00 PM


BRIEF

Wanneroo’s Policy Review Committee endorsed changes to the Council Members Recognition of Service Policy after removing clause 6.4(b). A proposed amendment to remove a reference to a retiring member’s partner was defeated, leaving the reference in the revised policy. Cr Eman Seif declared an impartiality interest because she serves on the WALGA Honours Panel.


KEY FACTS

- The City of Wanneroo Policy Review Committee endorsed a revised Council Members Recognition of Service Policy on 31 August 2026.

- Clause 6.4(b) was removed from the policy.

- A proposed amendment to remove the reference to a retiring Council Member’s partner was defeated.

- The policy covers recognition and memorabilia for retiring Council Members.

- Cr Eman Seif declared an impartiality interest because she serves on the WALGA Honours Panel.

- The next Policy Review Committee meeting is scheduled for 2 November 2026.


SOURCES

https://wanneroo.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/08/PRCCC_31082026_MIN_AT.PDF

https://minutesradar.com/news/wanneroo-infocouncil-policy-review-committee-31-aug-2026-6-00-pm-31-aug-2026-6-00-pm-minutes-wanneroo-keeps-partner-reference-in-retiring-c-1b88b8f0fa/


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