BSFG President Peter Holmes made a second presentation in support of the Climate Emergency Petition to Benalla Rural City Council, this time to the Benalla Rural City Planning and Development Committee Meeting on Wednesday 29 September via Zoom.
At the completion of the presentations and discussion, Mayor Councillor Danny Claridge moved an Amended Motion. That:
Seconded Cr Punarji Hewa Gunaratne
Motion Carried
At the completion of the presentations and discussion, Mayor Councillor Danny Claridge moved an Amended Motion. That:
- The Petition be noted.
- That council recognises that climate change is one of the most significant issues that will impact the social, cultural, economic and environmental health and wellbeing of our community and will act accordingly with all policies and programs of the council.
- That the council further considers its position on climate change during the upcoming review of the Benalla Rural City Climate Change Adaptation Plan 2013-2025.
Seconded Cr Punarji Hewa Gunaratne
Motion Carried
To watch a recording of the meeting from the beginning of the presentations, go to https://youtu.be/DrG6i63y7bc?t=3832.
