Information/Briefing Sessions
Information/briefing sessions are generally held on the third Wednesday of the month but may be held at any other time as required. These sessions are designed to provide information, context and evidence to assist council members to carry out their functions.
In accordance with Section 90A of the Local Government Act 1999, these sessions will be held to discuss various matters, as listed below. The Chief Executive Officer may declare that a meeting be closed to the public to discuss matters of a confidential nature within the ambit of Section 90A(4) of the Local Government Act 1999. If this occurs it will be specified, including the reason for closure.
Members of the public are able to attend as observers only and can’t take part in the discussion unless specifically invited to do so.
| TYPE | DATE | TIME | VENUE | TOPIC/MATTER DISCUSSED | OPEN TO PUBLIC | CONFIDENTIALITY CLAUSE | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briefing Session | 17 June 2026 | 4.00pm to 6.00pm | Council Chambers Pinnaroo | Budget Workshop Five | Yes | |||
| Briefing Session | 20 May 2026 | 2.30pm to 5.30pm | Council Chambers Lameroo | Budget Workshop Four | Yes | |||
| Briefing Session | 15 April 2026 | 2.30pm to 5.30pm | Council Chambers Lameroo | Budget Workshop Three | Yes | |||
| Briefing Session | 18 March 2026 | 2.30pm to 5.30pm | Council Chambers Pinnaroo | Budget Workshop Two | Yes | |||
| Briefing Session | 18 February 2026 | 2.30pm to 5.30pm | Council Chambers Lameroo | Budget Workshop One - Roads and Capital | Yes | |||
| Briefing Session | 17 December 2025 | 4.00pm to 5.30pm | Council Chambers Pinnaroo | Review of Submissions - Proposed sale of Lameroo Office to CFS | Yes | |||
| Briefing Session | 19 November 2025 | 1.00pm to 2.30pm | Council Chambers Lameroo | Rates | No | Pursuant to Section 90A(4) and 90(3)(a) of the Act the CEO orders that all members of the public be excluded from attendance with the exception of required Southern Mallee District Council staff, on the basis that the Information or Briefing Session relates to information the disclosure of which would involve the unreasonable disclosure of information concerning the personal affairs of any person (living or dead). Accordingly, on this basis the principle that the Information or Briefing Session of the Council should be conducted in a place open to the public has been outweighed by the need to keep the information and discussion confidential. | ||
| Briefing Session | 19 November 2025 | 2.30pm to 3.30pm | Council Chambers Lameroo | CEO Update | No | Pursuant to Section 90A(4) and 90(3)(d) of the Act the CEO orders that all members of the public be excluded from attendance with the exception of required Southern Mallee District Council staff, on the basis that the Information or Briefing Session relates to commercial information of a confidential nature. Accordingly, on this basis the principle that the Information or Briefing Session of the Council should be conducted in a place open to the public has been outweighed by the need to keep the information and discussion confidential. | ||
| Briefing Session | 15 October 2025 | 3.30pm to 5.30pm | Council Chambers Lameroo | Land Asset Review Workshop | Yes | |||
| Briefing Session | 17 September 2025 | 3.00pm to 5.00pm | Council Chambers Pinnaroo | Community Wastewater Management System Asset Management Plan and Budget Allocation Roads Workshop | Yes | |||
| Briefing Session | 20 August 2025 | 3.30pm to 5.30pm | Council Chambers, Lameroo | Review of Building and Land Assets | Yes | |||
| Briefing Session | 16 July 2025 | 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm | Council Chambers, Lameroo | CEO 3 Month Update | No | Pursuant to Section 90A(4) and 90(3)(a) of the Act the CEO orders that all members of the public be excluded from attendance with the exception of required Southern Mallee District Council staff, on the basis that the Information or Briefing Session relates to information the disclosure of which would involve the unreasonable disclosure of information concerning the personal affairs of any person (living or dead). Accordingly, on this basis the principle that the Information or Briefing Session of the Council should be conducted in a place open to the public has been outweighed by the need to keep the information and discussion confidential. | ||
| Briefing Session | 16 July 2025 | 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm | Council Chambers, Lameroo | Financial Sustainability Strategy | Yes | |||
| Briefing Session | 18 June 2025 | 3.00pm to 6.00pm | Council Chambers, Pinnaroo | Budget Workshop 6 | Yes | |||
| Briefing Session | 21 May 2025 | 12.00pm to 4.00pm | Council Chambers, Lameroo | CEO Update | No | Pursuant to Section 90A(4) and 90(3)(d) of the Act the CEO orders that all members of the public be excluded from attendance with the exception of required Southern Mallee District Council staff, on the basis that the Information or Briefing Session relates to commercial information of a confidential nature. Accordingly, on this basis the principle that the Information or Briefing Session of the Council should be conducted in a place open to the public has been outweighed by the need to keep the information and discussion confidential. | ||
| Briefing Session | 21 May 2025 | 4.00pm to 6.00pm | Council Chambers, Lameroo | Budget Workshop 5 | Yes | |||
| Briefing Session | 7 May 2025 | 6.00pm to 8.00pm | Council Chambers, Pinnaroo | Budget Workshop 4 | Yes | |||
| Briefing Session | 16 April 2025 | 2.00pm to 4.00pm | Council Chambers, Lameroo | CEO Update | No | Pursuant to Section 90A(4) and 90(3)(d) of the Act the CEO orders that all members of the public be excluded from attendance with the exception of required Southern Mallee District Council staff, on the basis that the Information or Briefing Session relates to commercial information of a confidential nature. Accordingly, on this basis the principle that the Information or Briefing Session of the Council should be conducted in a place open to the public has been outweighed by the need to keep the information and discussion confidential. | ||
| Briefing Session | 16 April 2025 | 4.00pm to 6.00pm | Council Chambers, Lameroo | Budget Workshop 3 | Yes | |||
| Briefing Session | 19 March 2025 | 1.00pm to 6.00pm | Council Chambers, Pinnaroo | CEO Update | No | Pursuant to Section 90A(4) and 90(3)(d) of the Act the CEO orders that all members of the public be excluded from attendance with the exception of required Southern Mallee District Council staff, on the basis that the Information or Briefing Session relates to commercial information of a confidential nature. Accordingly, on this basis the principle that the Information or Briefing Session of the Council should be conducted in a place open to the public has been outweighed by the need to keep the information and discussion confidential. | ||
| Briefing Session | 19 February 2025 | 1.00pm to 3.00pm | Council Chambers, Lameroo | Future Infrastructure Directions | No | Pursuant to Section 90A(4) and 90(3)(d) of the Act the CEO orders that all members of the public be excluded from attendance with the exception of required Southern Mallee District Council staff, on the basis that the Information or Briefing Session relates to commercial information of a confidential nature. Accordingly, on this basis the principle that the Information or Briefing Session of the Council should be conducted in a place open to the public has been outweighed by the need to keep the information and discussion confidential. | ||
| Briefing Session | 19 February 2025 | 3.00pm to 4.00pm | Council Chambers, Lameroo | First 2025/26 Budget Discussion | Yes | |||
| Briefing Session | 19 February 2025 | 4.00pm to 5.00pm | Council Chambers, Lameroo | CEO Update | No | Pursuant to Section 90A(4) and 90(3)(d) of the Act the CEO orders that all members of the public be excluded from attendance with the exception of required Southern Mallee District Council staff, on the basis that the Information or Briefing Session relates to commercial information of a confidential nature. Accordingly, on this basis the principle that the Information or Briefing Session of the Council should be conducted in a place open to the public has been outweighed by the need to keep the information and discussion confidential. | ||
| Briefing Session | 22 January 2025 | 11.00am to 12.30pm | Council Chambers, Lameroo | CEO Update | No | Pursuant to Section 90A(4) and 90(3)(d) of the Act the CEO orders that all members of the public be excluded from attendance with the exception of required Southern Mallee District Council staff, on the basis that the Information or Briefing Session relates to commercial information of a confidential nature. Accordingly, on this basis the principle that the Information or Briefing Session of the Council should be conducted in a place open to the public has been outweighed by the need to keep the information and discussion confidential. |
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