Council holds regular meetings of its Ordinary Meetings and may from time to time call a Special Meetings. Any changes to meetings dates or times are advertised.
The Mayor presides over all Ordinary and Special Council Meetings.
The Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 10am. The Meetings will held at the Council Chambers, Council Administration Building, 64 Front Street, Mossman.
Each meeting remains open and transparent to the public through a scheduled video live stream. With the exception of items discussed in a ‘closed’ session, meetings are open to the public.
Meeting Schedule
Ordinary Council Meetings:
Agenda & Minutes
Agendas and Minutes from July 2022 are available here.
Tuesday, 26 July 2022
Ordinary Meeting
An Ordinary Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, 26 July 2022, at 10am. The agenda and minutes can be downloaded below as they become available below.
Council Meetings are now open to the public. There will be a maximum of 10 people allowed (due to size of the room and to allow for social distancing) and will not need to pre-register.
In line with government regulations, council requires that all guests register (to assist with contract tracing) their details prior to entering the Meeting Room.
Council staff will rotate in and out of the room to ensure the COVID safe capacity is adhered to.
The meeting will be live-streamed online and can be access by clicking here.
26 July 2022 Ordinary Council Meeting Confirmed Minutes
Announcement & Table of Contents
5.1 Audit Committee Meeting Minutes
5.2 Interim Financial Report June 2022
5.3 Daintree Ferry Crossing Solution
5.5 Operational Plan Progress Report for April to June 2022
5.6 Report from the Chief Executive Officer for period April to June 2022
5.7 Capital Works Progress for Last Quarter 2021-2022
5.8 Tourism Port Douglas Daintree Strategic Plan 2023
5.9 Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan
5.10 Unreasonable Complainant Conduct Policy
5.11 Rates Rebate – Not for Profit Entites Policy – July 2022
5.12 Contract WO5644 – Reef Park Port Douglas Street Lighting Phase 2
5.13 Tender for Mossman Water Treatment Plant Ultrafiltration System Upgrade
Tuesday, 9 August 2022 - Special Council Meeting
Special Council Meeting
A Special Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday 9 August 2022, at 10am. The agenda and minutes can be downloaded below as they become available below.
Business to be conducted at the Special Council Meeting will be:
- Daintree Ferry Crossing Solution
Public attendance at Council Meetings is now permitted. Attendance of members of the public is limited to 10 people because of health and safety reasons associated with the public health emergency involving COVID-19.
The meeting will be live-streamed online and published on Council’s website for viewing by the public.
For more information, please call 07 4099 9444 or enquiries@douglas.qld.gov.au
9 August 2022 Special Council Meeting Confirmed Minutes
Tuesday, 30 August 2022
Ordinary Council Meeting
An Ordinary Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday 30 August 2022, at 10am. The agenda and minutes can be downloaded below as they become available below.
Council Meetings are now open to the public. There will be a maximum of 10 people allowed (due to size of the room and to allow for social distancing) and will not need to pre-register.
In line with government regulations, council requires that all guests register (to assist with contract tracing) their details prior to entering the Meeting Room.
Council staff will rotate in and out of the room to ensure the COVID safe capacity is adhered to.
The meeting will be live-streamed online and can be access by clicking here.
Ordinary Council Meeting Confirmed Minutes
Announcement & Table of Contents
5.1 Financial Report July 2022
5.2 QAO Interim Audit Management Letter 2022
5.4 Delegations Register – Council to Chief Executive Officer
5.5 Material change of use for short term accommodation 9-13 Port Street Port Douglas
5.7 Material Change of Use for Dwelling House at 12 Murphy Street, Port Douglas
5.8 FNQ029 Regional Removal and Beneficial Reuse of Biosolids
Tuesday, 27 September 2022
Ordinary Meeting
An Ordinary Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, 27 September 2022, at 10am. The agenda and minutes can be downloaded below as they become available below.
Council Meetings are now open to the public. There will be a maximum of 10 people allowed (due to size of the room and to allow for social distancing) and will not need to pre-register.
In line with government regulations, council requires that all guests register (to assist with contract tracing) their details prior to entering the Meeting Room.
Council staff will rotate in and out of the room to ensure the COVID safe capacity is adhered to.
The meeting will be live-streamed online and can be access by clicking here.
27 September 2022 Ordinary Council Meeting Confirmed Minutes
Announcement & Table of Contents
5.1 Audit Committee Meeting Minutes – 16 May 2022
5.2 Financial Report August 2022
5.3 Sole Specialised Supplier Register 2022-23
5.4 Tender for Operation & Maintenance of Killaloe Transfer Station & Landfill
5.5 Tender for Mossman Splash Park
5.7 Wangetti Trail Tenure Arrangement & Update – September 2022
5.8 Reconfiguring a Lot – 2 Andrews Street Newell Beach
6.1 Notice of Motion – Mail Delivery to Cooya Beach
8.1 Petition – Pedestrian Crossing or Slow Down Lights Saturday Mossman Markets
Tuesday, 25 October 2022
Ordinary Meeting
An Ordinary Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, 25 October 2022, at 10am. The agenda and minutes can be downloaded below as they become available below.
Council Meetings are now open to the public. There will be a maximum of 10 people allowed (due to size of the room and to allow for social distancing) and will not need to pre-register.
In line with government regulations, council requires that all guests register (to assist with contract tracing) their details prior to entering the Meeting Room.
Council staff will rotate in and out of the room to ensure the COVID safe capacity is adhered to.
The meeting will be live-streamed online and can be access by clicking here.
25 October 2022 Ordinary Council Meeting Confirmed Minutes
Announcement & Table of Contents
5.1 Financial Report September 2022
5.2 Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2022
5.3 QAO Final Management Report 2021-22
5.5 Report from the Chief Executive Officer for period July to September 2022
5.6 Operational Plan Progress Report for July to September 2022
5.7 Council Resolution Register – September 2022
5.8 Date Time and Place of Ordinary Council Meetings – January to December 2023
5.9 FNQROC Regional Supply & Delivery of Water Chemicals – October 2022
5.11 Daintree Ferry Infrastructure Quarterly Report ending September 2022
5.12 Capital Works Progress Report for period July to September 2022
5.13 Council as adjoining landowner to 368-380 Port Douglas Road Port Douglas
5.14 Tourism Port Douglas Daintree Annual Report 2021-2022
5.15 Mossman State High School sponsorship – Annual Presentation 2022
Monday, 31 October 2022 - Special Council Meeting
Special Council Meeting
A Special Council Meeting will be held on Monday 31 October 2022, at 3:30pm. The agenda and minutes can be downloaded below as they become available.
Business to be conducted at the Special Council Meeting will be:
- Adoption Annual Report 2021-2022
Public attendance at Council Meetings is now permitted. Attendance of members of the public is limited to 10 people because of health and safety reasons associated with the public health emergency involving COVID-19.
The meeting will be live-streamed online and published on Council’s website for viewing by the public.
For more information, please call 07 4099 9444 or enquiries@douglas.qld.gov.au
31 October 2022 Special Council Meeting Confirmed Minutes
Tuesday, 29 November 2022
Ordinary Meeting
An Ordinary Council meeting will be held on Tuesday 29 November 2022, at 10am. The agenda and minutes can be downloaded below as they become available below.
Council Meetings are now open to the public. There will be a maximum of 10 people allowed (due to size of the room and to allow for social distancing) and will not need to pre-register.
In line with government regulations, council requires that all guests register (to assist with contract tracing) their details prior to entering the Meeting Room.
Council staff will rotate in and out of the room to ensure the COVID safe capacity is adhered to.
The meeting will be live-streamed online and can be access by clicking here.
29 November 2022 Ordinary Council Meeting Confirmed Minutes
Announcement and Table of Contents
5.1 Financial Reports October 2022
5.2 Daintree Ferry Infrastructure Quarterly Report Ending September 2022
5.3 Contract WO5964.1 Reseal Program
Tuesday, 13 December 2022
Ordinary Meeting
An Ordinary Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, 13 December 2022, at 10am. The agenda and minutes can be downloaded below as they become available below.
Council Meetings are now open to the public. There will be a maximum of 10 people allowed (due to size of the room and to allow for social distancing) and will not need to pre-register.
In line with government regulations, council requires that all guests register (to assist with contract tracing) their details prior to entering the Meeting Room.
Council staff will rotate in and out of the room to ensure the COVID safe capacity is adhered to.
The meeting will be live-streamed online and can be access by clicking here.
13 December 2022 Ordinary Council Meeting Confirmed Minutes
Announcement and Table of Contents
5.1 Financial Reports November 2022
5.3 Procurement General Policy 2022-23
5.5 Tender for Daintree River Dredging
5.7 Council Grants Program Major Grant Round 2022-23
5.8 Change of Time for January 2023 Ordinary Council Meeting
Tuesday 31 January 2023
An Ordinary Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, 31 January 2023, at 12pm. The agenda and minutes can be downloaded below as they become available below.
Council Meetings are now open to the public. There will be a maximum of 10 people allowed (due to size of the room and to allow for social distancing) and will not need to pre-register.
In line with government regulations, council requires that all guests register (to assist with contract tracing) their details prior to entering the Meeting Room.
Council staff will rotate in and out of the room to ensure the COVID safe capacity is adhered to.
The meeting will be live-streamed online and can be access by clicking here.
31 January 2023 Ordinary Meeting Confirmed Minutes
Announcement & Table of Contents
5.1 Financial Reports December 2022
5.2 Report from the Chief Executive Officer for period October to December 2022
5.3 Operational Plan Progress Report for October to December 2022
5.4 Daintree Ferry Infrastructure Quarterly Report Ending December 2022
5.5 Capital Works Progress Report for period October to December 2022
Tuesday 28 February 2023
An Ordinary Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, 28 February 2023, at 10am. The agenda and minutes can be downloaded below as they become available below.
Council Meetings are now open to the public. There will be a maximum of 10 people allowed (due to size of the room and to allow for social distancing) and will not need to pre-register.
In line with government regulations, council requires that all guests register (to assist with contract tracing) their details prior to entering the Meeting Room.
Council staff will rotate in and out of the room to ensure the COVID safe capacity is adhered to.
The meeting will be live-streamed online and can be access by clicking here.
28 February 2023 Ordinary Meeting Unconfirmed Minutes
Announcement & Table of Contents
5.1 Financial Reports January 2023
5.4 2023-038 Register of Pre-Qualified Suppliers – Electrical, Plumbing and Trades Services
5.5 Contract WO6025 Floodway Betterment – Whyanbeel Rd, Bamboo Ck Rd Forest Ck Rd
6.1 Notice of Motion – Lakes Estate Residential Bat Complaint
Tuesday 28 March 2023
An Ordinary Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, 28 March 2023, at 10am. The agenda and minutes can be downloaded below as they become available below.
Council Meetings are now open to the public. There will be a maximum of 10 people allowed (due to size of the room and to allow for social distancing) and will not need to pre-register.
In line with government regulations, council requires that all guests register (to assist with contract tracing) their details prior to entering the Meeting Room.
Council staff will rotate in and out of the room to ensure the COVID safe capacity is adhered to.
The meeting will be live-streamed online and can be access by clicking here.
Wednesday 26 April 2023
An Ordinary Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, 26 April 2023, at 3.30pm. The agenda and minutes can be downloaded below as they become available below.
Council Meetings are now open to the public. There will be a maximum of 10 people allowed (due to size of the room and to allow for social distancing) and will not need to pre-register.
In line with government regulations, council requires that all guests register (to assist with contract tracing) their details prior to entering the Meeting Room.
Council staff will rotate in and out of the room to ensure the COVID safe capacity is adhered to.
The meeting will be live-streamed online and can be access by clicking here.
Tuesday 30 May 2023
An Ordinary Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, 30 May 2023, at 10am. The agenda and minutes can be downloaded below as they become available below.
Council Meetings are now open to the public. There will be a maximum of 10 people allowed (due to size of the room and to allow for social distancing) and will not need to pre-register.
In line with government regulations, council requires that all guests register (to assist with contract tracing) their details prior to entering the Meeting Room.
Council staff will rotate in and out of the room to ensure the COVID safe capacity is adhered to.
The meeting will be live-streamed online and can be access by clicking here.
Tuesday 27 June 2023
An Ordinary Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, 27 June 2023, at 10am. The agenda and minutes can be downloaded below as they become available below.
Council Meetings are now open to the public. There will be a maximum of 10 people allowed (due to size of the room and to allow for social distancing) and will not need to pre-register.
In line with government regulations, council requires that all guests register (to assist with contract tracing) their details prior to entering the Meeting Room.
Council staff will rotate in and out of the room to ensure the COVID safe capacity is adhered to.
The meeting will be live-streamed online and can be access by clicking here.
Tuesday 25 July 2023
An Ordinary Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, 25 July 2023, at 10am. The agenda and minutes can be downloaded below as they become available below.
Council Meetings are now open to the public. There will be a maximum of 10 people allowed (due to size of the room and to allow for social distancing) and will not need to pre-register.
In line with government regulations, council requires that all guests register (to assist with contract tracing) their details prior to entering the Meeting Room.
Council staff will rotate in and out of the room to ensure the COVID safe capacity is adhered to.
The meeting will be live-streamed online and can be access by clicking here.
Tuesday 29 August 2023
An Ordinary Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, 29 August 2023, at 10am. The agenda and minutes can be downloaded below as they become available below.
Council Meetings are now open to the public. There will be a maximum of 10 people allowed (due to size of the room and to allow for social distancing) and will not need to pre-register.
In line with government regulations, council requires that all guests register (to assist with contract tracing) their details prior to entering the Meeting Room.
Council staff will rotate in and out of the room to ensure the COVID safe capacity is adhered to.
The meeting will be live-streamed online and can be access by clicking here.
Tuesday 26 September 2023
An Ordinary Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, 26 September 2023, at 10am. The agenda and minutes can be downloaded below as they become available below.
Council Meetings are now open to the public. There will be a maximum of 10 people allowed (due to size of the room and to allow for social distancing) and will not need to pre-register.
In line with government regulations, council requires that all guests register (to assist with contract tracing) their details prior to entering the Meeting Room.
Council staff will rotate in and out of the room to ensure the COVID safe capacity is adhered to.
The meeting will be live-streamed online and can be access by clicking here.
Tuesday 31 October 2023
An Ordinary Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, 31 October 2023, at 10am. The agenda and minutes can be downloaded below as they become available below.
Council Meetings are now open to the public. There will be a maximum of 10 people allowed (due to size of the room and to allow for social distancing) and will not need to pre-register.
In line with government regulations, council requires that all guests register (to assist with contract tracing) their details prior to entering the Meeting Room.
Council staff will rotate in and out of the room to ensure the COVID safe capacity is adhered to.
The meeting will be live-streamed online and can be access by clicking here.
Tuesday 28 November 2023
An Ordinary Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, 28 November 2023, at 10am. The agenda and minutes can be downloaded below as they become available below.
Council Meetings are now open to the public. There will be a maximum of 10 people allowed (due to size of the room and to allow for social distancing) and will not need to pre-register.
In line with government regulations, council requires that all guests register (to assist with contract tracing) their details prior to entering the Meeting Room.
Council staff will rotate in and out of the room to ensure the COVID safe capacity is adhered to.
The meeting will be live-streamed online and can be access by clicking here.
Tuesday 19 December 2023
An Ordinary Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, 19 December 2023, at 10am. The agenda and minutes can be downloaded below as they become available below.
Council Meetings are now open to the public. There will be a maximum of 10 people allowed (due to size of the room and to allow for social distancing) and will not need to pre-register.
In line with government regulations, council requires that all guests register (to assist with contract tracing) their details prior to entering the Meeting Room.
Council staff will rotate in and out of the room to ensure the COVID safe capacity is adhered to.
The meeting will be live-streamed online and can be access by clicking here.
Council Meeting Live Stream
Council meetings are audio recorded and Video lived streamed. The live stream and subsequent video uploads are available by clicking on the link below.
Deputations to Council
Applications for a deputation to Council (where an appointed person or persons may represent a business or group of people on specific matter for discussion with Councillors), must be submitted in writing using the Deputation Request Form. In general, deputations are held at Councillor Workshops (not formal Council meetings) to permit detailed discussions with Councillors and senior staff. The date, commencement time and duration are subject to confirmation once the application is approved and when the agenda for the relevant workshop is finalised.
Previous Years Council Meeting Agenda & Minutes
- Douglas Shire Council Meeting Agenda & Minutes – 2021-2022 Financial Year
- Douglas Shire Council Meeting Agenda & Minutes – 2020-2021 Financial Year
- Douglas Shire Council Meeting Agenda & Minutes – 2019-2020 Financial Year
- Douglas Shire Council Meeting Agenda & Minutes – 2018-2019 Financial Year
- Douglas Shire Council Meeting Agenda & Minutes – 2017-2018 Financial Year
- Douglas Shire Council Meeting Agenda & Minutes – 2016-2017 Financial Year
- Douglas Shire Council Meeting Agenda & Minutes – 2015-2016 Financial Year
- Douglas Shire Council Meeting Agenda & Minutes – 2014-2015 Financial Year
- Douglas Shire Council Meeting Agenda & Minutes – 2013-2014 Financial Year
- Cairns Regional Council Meeting Minutes (2008-2013)
- Former Douglas Shire Council Meeting Minutes Archives
