Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) will follow strict limits on public gatherings when the new Council is sworn-in during a two-hour ceremony from 11.00 am, Thursday, 16th April 2020.
TRC Chief Executive Officer, Mr Brian Pidgeon said the rich tradition would continue with a swearing-in ceremony adapted to the current health directives in response to the Coronavirus Pandemic.
“Social distancing will be a priority with the Mayor and ten Councillors being sworn-in separately at 10-minute intervals,” Mr Pidgeon said.
“The swearing-in of the Mayor and each Councillor will be live-streamed through Council’s webpage, Facebook and YouTube platforms, to allow the community to witness this historic moment.
“This will be an important term of office for the Toowoomba Regional Council, and the Mayor and Councillors are keen to get to work making strategic decisions that will lead to the growth of our Region,” Mr Pidgeon said.
“The swearing-in of Councillors is an important first step for the new Council, as is the safety of our community.”
For more information about the newly elected Mayor and Councillors go to http://www.tr.qld.gov.au/about-council/councillors-meetings/introducing-councillors
To view the live-stream of the Council’s swearing-in ceremony visit http://tr.qld.gov.au/about-council/news-publications/media-releases/14176-councillor-swearing-
Submitted by:
Michael Duff
Senior Media Relations Officer
Stakeholder Engagement and Communications
Toowoomba Regional Council