(1)  The general manager, by notice in writing to the person who lodged the petition, is to –

(a) advise whether the petition complies with section 59 , if it seeks a public meeting; and

(b) give reasonable notice of when the council is to consider the petition.

(2)  Within 42 days after the tabling of the petition –

(a) the general manager is to advise the council at a council meeting whether the petition complies with section 59 , if applicable; and

(b) the council, at that meeting, is to determine any action to be taken in respect of the petition.

(3)  If the petition complies with section 59 , or the council otherwise resolves to hold a public meeting regarding the subject matter of the petition, the council, within 30 days after the meeting referred to in subsection (2) , is to hold a public meeting to discuss the subject matter of the petition.

(4)  The council is to record in the minutes of the meeting referred to in subsection (2)  –

(a) the subject matter of the petition; and

(b) the number of signatories to the petition.