Informal Gatherings
Open and transparent Council meetings and Committee meetings underpin representative democracy and ensure public confidence in Council’s decision-making processes.
Informal gatherings provide a valuable opportunity to enhance Council’s decision-making processes by providing opportunities for Council and Committee Members to become better informed on issues and seek further clarification.
What is an Informal Gathering?
An Informal Gathering or Discussion is a gathering or discussion to which all Council Members or Council Committee Members (as the case may be) are invited.
A Designated Informal Gathering or Discussion is an event organised and conducted by or on behalf of the Council or Chief Executive Officer to which members of the Council or Council Committee (as the case may be) have been invited and that involves discussion of a matter that is, or is intended to be, part of the agenda for a formal meeting of the Council or Council Committee. (refer Regulation 8AB(2) of the Local Government (General) Regulations 2013).
When is an Informal Gathering Open to the Public?
An Informal Gathering which does not involve discussion of a matter that is, or is intended to be, part of the agenda for a formal meeting of the Council or Council Committee, is not a designated informal gathering or discussion and will not be open to the public, unless otherwise determined by the Council or Chief Executive Officer.
Designated Informal Gatherings or Discussions will be held at a place open to the public, except where the designated informal gathering or discussion has been declared by the Council or Chief Executive Officer to be a 'confidential informal discussion' – where the designated informal gathering or discussion is either:-
- a planning session of a general or strategic nature; or
- a briefing session relating to information or a matter of a confidential nature within the ambit of section 90(3) of the Local Government Act.
For more information, refer to Council’s Informal Gatherings Policy here.
Informal Gatherings Schedule
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Notice of Designated Informal Gathering - 13 January 2021
https://www.apc.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/823052/Notice-of-Designated-Informal-Gathering-Wednesday-13-January-2021.pdfInformal Gatherings, 13 Jan 2021,13 Jan 2021 Notice of Designated Informal Gathering . A Designated Informal Gathering will be held on Wednesday 13 January 2021 at 6.00pm via electronic means (Zoom). This Designated Informal Gathering is held under Section 90(8) -
Notice of Designated Informal Gathering - 12 January 2021
https://www.apc.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0034/822679/Notice-of-Designated-Informal-Gathering-Tuesday-12-January-2021.pdfInformal Gatherings, 12 Jan 2021,12 Jan 2021 Notice of Designated Informal Gathering . A Designated Informal Gathering will be held on Tuesday 12 January 2021 in the Council Chamber, Redbanks Road, Mallala at 6.00pm. -
Notice of Informal Gathering - 1 December 2020
https://www.apc.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/805537/Notice-of-Informal-Gathering-1-December-2020.pdfInformal Gatherings, 01 Dec 2020,01 Dec 2020 Notice of Informal Gathering. An Informal Gathering will be held on Tuesday 1 December 2020 at 6.00pm via electronic means (Zoom). This Informal Gathering is held under Section 90(8) of the Local Government Act 1999 and in accordance with -
Notice of Designated Informal Gathering - 12 November 2020
https://www.apc.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0044/791999/Notice-of-Designated-Informal-Gathering-12-November-2020.pdfInformal Gatherings, 12 Nov 2020,12 Nov 2020 Notice of Designated Informal Gathering. A Designated Informal Gathering will be held on Thursday 12 November 2020 from 10.00am – 5.00pm at the Mallala Council Chamber. This Designated Informal Gathering is held under Section 90(8) of the Local -
Notice of Informal Gathering - GRFMA Charter Review - 5 November 2020
https://www.apc.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/787142/Notice-of-Informal-Gathering-GRFMA-Charter-Review-5-November-2020.pdfInformal Gatherings, 05 Nov 2020,05 Nov 2020 Notice of Informal Gathering An Informal Gathering will be held on Thursday 5 November 2020 at 7.00pm at the Mallala Council Chamber. This Informal Gathering is held under Section 90(8) -
Notice of Informal Gathering - Stormwater Management Authority - 5 November 2020
https://www.apc.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0032/787145/Notice-of-Informal-Gathering-Stormwater-Management-Authority-5-November-2020.pdfInformal Gatherings, 05 Nov 2020,05 Nov 2020 Notice of Informal Gathering An Informal Gathering will be held on Thursday 5 November 2020 at 6.00pm at the Mallala Council Chamber. This Informal Gathering is held under Section 90(8) -
Notice of Informal Gathering - 2 September 2020
https://www.apc.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/743066/Notice-of-Informal-Gathering-2-September-2020.pdfInformal Gatherings, 02 Sep 2020,02 Sep 2020 Notice of Informal Gathering. An Informal Gathering will be held on Wednesday 2 September 2020 at 6.30pm by electronic means. This Informal Gathering is held under Section 90(8) of the Local Government Act 1999 and in accordance with Council’s -
Notice of Informal Gathering - 17 August 2020
https://www.apc.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0038/732899/Notice-of-Informal-Gathering-17-August-2020.pdfInformal Gatherings, 17 Aug 2020,17 Aug 2020 Notice of Informal Gathering. An Informal Gathering will be held on Monday 17 August 2020 at 6.00pm by electronic means. This Informal Gathering is held under Section 90(8) of the Local Government Act 1999 and in accordance with Council’s Informal -
Notice of Designated Informal Gathering - 11 August 2020
https://www.apc.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0041/728969/Notice-of-Designated-Informal-Gathering-11-August-2020.pdfInformal Gatherings, 11 Aug 2020,11 Aug 2020 Notice of Designated Informal Gathering. A Designated Informal Gathering will be held on Tuesday 11 August 2020 at 6.00pm by electronic means. This Designated Informal Gathering is held under Section 90(8) of the Local Government Act 1999 and in -
Notice of Informal Gathering - 27 July 2020
https://www.apc.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/719180/Notice-of-Informal-Gathering-27-July-2020.pdfInformal Gatherings, 27 Jul 2020,27 Jul 2020 Notice of Informal Gathering - 27 July 2020.