Motion Passed.

Minutes from the last council meeting in relation to Ethical Paper Pledge

Resolved on the motion of Crs Child and McCarthy.

That Council:

1. Acknowledge that its procurement policy supports sustainability, protection of the 
environment, corporate social responsibility and local community needs.

2. Acknowledge that it purchases copy paper in line with that procurement policy, with 
Australian Paper supplying almost 100% of Council’s paper, its Australian™ product 
line having been chosen on its environmental credentials and its alignment with our 
sustainable procurement commitment. 

3. In recognition of items 1 and 2 above, retract from the Wilderness Society's 'Ethical 
Paper Pledge' and withdraw its direct involvement with that pledge.

4. Write to the VicForests Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, expressing support for 
facilitating the relocation of the VicForests Head Office to the Yarra Ranges 
municipality.

5. Request officers to report on options for purchasing copy paper that is Australian 
made and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified.

A division was called.
For: Crs McAllister, Witlox, Callanan, McCarthy and Child
Against: Crs Cox, Cliff, Avery and Dunn
Cr Dunn left the meeting at 9.41pm

MOTION PASSED

Comment: I have my own personal views about the EPP BUT I also believe that this is NOT a council matter.  If people want to push the EPP they should do it via other means not through council.