Mayor Duncan Gair said a formal discussion on official council's position has not been planned at this stage.

"Have we got anything on the agenda? No. Could we have a briefing session? I will suggest this," Mayor Gair said.

He said councillors required more information and needed to determine their positions on the matter.

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Mayor Gair said it could take several weeks for the discussion to be put on the agenda, due to other scheduled items.

Across Australia, 45 councils have declared a climate emergency.

Bega Valley Shire Council became the latest council to make the declaration on August 28.

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