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 | ||
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Briefing Session | 20 March 2024 | 1.30pm to 2.00pm | Council Chambers, Day Street, 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. | ||
Briefing Session | 20 March 2024 | 2.00pm to 2.30pm | Council Chambers, Day Street, Pinnaroo | Council/Committee Agenda and Report Structure | Yes | |||
Briefing Session | 20 March 2024 | 2.30pm to 3.00pm | Council Chambers, Day Street, Pinnaroo | Council Member Register of Interests/Conflicts of Interest | Yes | |||
Briefing Session | 20 March 2024 | 3.00pm to 6.00pm | Council Chambers, Day Street, Pinnaroo | Annual Business Plan & Budget Workshop – Session 2 | Yes | |||
Briefing Session | 21 February 2024 | 5.00pm to 6.00pm | Lake Roberts Park Shelter, Lameroo | Lameroo Caravan Park - development options presented by Lameroo Forward representatives | Yes | |||
Briefing Session | 21 February 2024 | 4.40pm to 4.55pm | Council Chambers, Railway Terrace North, 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. | ||
Briefing Session | 21 February 2024 | 4.20pm to 4.40pm | Council Chambers, Railway Terrace North, Lameroo | Elector Representation Review - Overview | Yes | |||
Briefing Session | 21 February 2024 | 2.00pm to 4.20pm | Council Chambers, Railway Terrace North, Lameroo | Annual Business Plan & Budget Workshop - Session 1 | Yes | |||
Briefing Session | 17 January 2024 | 3.00pm to 3.50pm | Council Chambers, Railway Terrace North, Lameroo | Township Land Supply and Zoning | Yes | |||
Briefing Session | 17 January 2024 | 3.55pm to 4.45pm | Council Chambers, Railway Terrace North, Lameroo | Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program Stage 4 Project prioritisation | Yes | |||
Briefing Session | 17 January 2024 | 4.50pm to 5.10pm | Council Chambers, Railway Terrace North, Lameroo | Public Interest Disclosure Policy and Procedures | Yes | |||
Briefing Session | 17 January 2024 | 5.15pm to 5.30pm | Council Chambers, Railway Terrace North, 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. | ||
Briefing Session | 20 December 2023 | 6.34pm to 6.35pm | Council Chambers, Day Street, Pinnaroo | Indicative vote to determine preferred person for the Chairperson role | Yes | |||
Briefing Session | 20 December 2023 | 6.37pm to 6.38pm | Council Chambers, Day Street, Pinnaroo | Indicative vote to determine preferred person for the Deputy Chairperson role | Yes | |||
Briefing Session | 20 December 2023 | 4.00pm to 5.00pm | Council Chambers, Day Street, Pinnaroo | Unsolicited Proposals | 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 | ||
Briefing Session | 20 December 2023 | 5.10pm to 5.55pm | Council Chambers, Day Street, Pinnaroo | Building Asset Management Workshop | Yes | |||
Briefing Session | 15 November 2023 | 5.00pm to 6.00pm | Council Chambers, Railway Terrace North, Lameroo | Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program Phase 4 Project Nominations | Yes | |||
Briefing Session | 15 November 2023 | 4.15pm to 5.00pm | Council Chambers, Railway Terrace North, Lameroo | Strategic and Annual Business Planning Processes | Yes | |||
Briefing Session | 15 November 2023 | 3.45pm to 4.15pm | Council Chambers, Railway Terrace North, Lameroo | Chief Executive Officer Probation Review and Performance Criteria Development Processes | Yes | |||
Briefing Session | 31 October 2023 | 10.35am to 11.00am | Council Chambers, Day Street, Pinnaroo | Procurement Policy | Yes | |||
Briefing Session | 31 October 2023 | 10.10am to 10.35am | Council Chambers, Day Street, Pinnaroo | Plant Replacement Schedule | Yes | |||
Briefing Session | 31 October 2023 | 9.00am to 10.10am | Council Chambers, Day Street, Pinnaroo | Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program Phase 4 Project nominations | Yes | |||
Briefing Session | 18 October 2023 | 3.00 pm to 4.00 pm | Railway Terrace North, Lameroo | SA Country Fire Service | No | Section 90 (2) & (3)of the Local Government Act - (j)(i) and (j)(ii) - information the disclosure of which would divulge information provided on a confidential basis by or to a Minister of the Crown, or another public authority or official (not being an employee of the Council, or a person engaged by the Council) and information the disclosure of which would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest. | ||
Briefing Session | 18 October 2023 | 4.00 pm to 5.00 pm | Railway Terrace North, Lameroo | Meeting Procedures and Processes | Yes | |||
Briefing Session | 18 October 2023 | 5.00 pm to 5.30 pm | Railway Terrace North, Lameroo | Murraylands and Riverland Local Government Association | Yes | |||
Briefing Session (CANCELLED) | 16 August 2023 | 2.30pm | Railway Terrace North Lameroo | SA Country Fire Services | Yes | |||
Briefing Session | 16 August 2023 | 1.30pm | Railway Terrace North Lameroo | Strategic Management Plan | Yes | |||
Briefing Session | 19 July 2023 | 4.00pm | Railway Terrace North Lameroo | Development and Town Planning | Yes | |||
Briefing Session | 21 June 2023 | 12.30pm | Day Street, Pinnaroo | CEO Recruitment | No | Section 90(2) & (3)(a) of the Local Government Act 1999 - information the disclosure of which would involve the unreasonable disclosure of information concerning the personal affairs of any person (living or dead) | ||
Briefing Session | 21 June 2023 | 9.00am | Day Street, Pinnaroo | Roads and Assets workshop | Yes | |||
Briefing Session | 17 May 2023 | 2.00pm | Railway Terrace North, Lameroo | CEO Recruitment | No | Section 90(2) & (3)(a) of the Local Government Act 1999 - information the disclosure of which would involve the unreasonable disclosure of information concerning the personal affairs of any person (living or dead) | ||
Briefing Session | 19 April 2023 | 10.00am | Railway Terrace North, Lameroo | CEO recruitment and performance review process | Yes | |||
Briefing Session | 15 March 2023 | 4.00pm | Day Street, Pinnaroo | Annual Business Plan and Budget Workshop | Yes | |||
Briefing Session | 15 February 2023 | 4.00pm | Railway Terrace North, Lameroo | Annual Business Plan and Budget Workshop | Yes | |||
Briefing Session | 17 August 2022 | 4.15pm | Railway Terrace North, Lameroo | SA Power Networks on putting power lines underground | Yes | |||
Information Session | 15 June 2022 | 5.00pm | Railway Terrace North, Lameroo | Increased input costs of rubble road resheet projects | Yes | |||
Briefing Session | 20 April 2022 | 4.00pm | Via Zoom | Annual Business Plan and Budget workshop | Yes | |||
Briefing Session | 12 April 2022 | 4.00pm | 18 Hensley Street, Pinnaroo | Property Inspection | No | Not applicable | ||
Information Session | 16 March 2022 | 5.30pm | Via Zoom | Lameroo Dental Clinic and Toilets | No | Section 90 (3) (d) (i) and (ii)of the Local Government Act 1999 the information to be received, discussed or considered is commercial information of a confidential nature (not being trade secret) the disclosure of which: (i) could reasonably be expected to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied the information the information, or to confer a commercial advantage on a third party; and (ii) would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest. | ||
Briefing Session | 16 March 2022 | 3.30pm | Via Zoom and live streamed | Annual Business Plan and Budget refinement | Yes | |||
Briefing Session | 16 February 2022 | 3.15pm | Via Zoom and live streamed | Draft economic development, housing and tourism statements | Yes | |||
Briefing Session | 16 February 2022 | 4.00pm | Via Zoom and live streamed | Annual Business Plan and Budget development | Yes | |||
Information Session | 15 December 2021 | 5.45pm | Railway Terrace North, Lameroo | Public amenities inspection | No | Not applicable | ||
Briefing Session | 20 October 2021 | 4.30pm | Council Chambers, Lameroo | Waste review report presentation | Yes | |||
Information Session | 20 October 2021 | 5.30pm | Council Chambers, Lameroo | Organisational Culture Presentation | No | Not applicable |
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