Council Information Briefing Sessions

Information Briefings provide a valuable opportunity to enhance Council decision-making processes by providing opportunities for Council Members to become better informed on issues and seek further clarification. From time-to-time information briefings will be held to discuss items that will form part of the Council's meeting agenda, planning sessions associated with development of policies/strategies, briefings on topical and emerging issues, induction and/or training development session, social gatherings or to receive presentations from our stakeholders.

Information briefing sessions are held at 5.45pm in the Mobilong Suite at the Local Government Centre, 2 Seventh Street, Murray Bridge or at The Murraylands Skills Centre. See location below.

The scheduled information briefing sessions dates and times for 2026 are as follows:

September

7 September - Local Government Centre

5.45pm - End of Month Finance Update - July 2026

6.15pm - End of Financial Year Position

6.45pm - Christmas Pageant and Festival

7.15pm - Lerwin Proceeds - Community Engagement

7.45pm - Cat Management - Community Engagement

14 September - Local Government Centre

5.45pm - Stormwater Management Plan

6.15pm - Discretionary Rate Rebate Policy 2026-27

21 September - Local Government Centre

5.45pm - Council Meetings Agenda Format and Report Structure

6.15pm - ESCOSA Review 2026

6.45pm - Melville Terrace Traffic Management Update

7.15pm - Draft Public Toilet Strategy Update

7.45pm - Council Member Motion on Notice and Motion without Notice - July, August and September 2026

28 September - Local Government Centre

5.45pm - Confidential Constraints Program Update

Pursuant to section 90A(4) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Chief Executive Officer orders that it is necessary and appropriate that the Council Member briefing session on 28 September 2026 on Constraints Program Council Member Update will be closed to the public on the grounds of Section 90 (3)(b)(i)(ii) of the Local Government Act 1999 on the basis:

It relates to information the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to confer a commercial advantage on a person which whom the Council is conducting, or proposing to conduct, business, or to prejudice the commercial position of the Council;
Information, the disclosure of which would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest.
Members of the public are therefore excluded from attendance, with the exception of the CEO and relevant staff

6.15pm - Confidential Growth Infrastructure Update

Pursuant to section 90A(4) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Chief Executive Officer orders that it is necessary and appropriate that the Council Member briefing session on 28 September 2026 on Growth Infrastructure Council Member Update will be closed to the public on the grounds of Section 90 (3)(b)(i)(ii)(d)(i)(ii) of the Local Government Act 1999 on the basis:

It relates to information the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to confer a commercial advantage on a person which whom the Council is conducting, or proposing to conduct, business, or to prejudice the commercial position of the Council;
could reasonably be expected to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied the information, or to confer a commercial advantage on a third party;
Information, the disclosure of which would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest.
Members of the public are therefore excluded from attendance, with the exception of the CEO and relevant staff

6.45pm - Confidential Property Portfolio Review Implementation Plan

Pursuant to section 90A(4) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Chief Executive Officer orders that it is necessary and appropriate that the Council Member briefing session on 28 September 2026 on Confidential Property Portfolio Review Implementation Plan Council Member Update will be closed to the public on the grounds of Section 90 (3)(b)(i)(ii) of the Local Government Act 1999 on the basis:

It relates to information the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to confer a commercial advantage on a person which whom the Council is conducting, or proposing to conduct, business, or to prejudice the commercial position of the Council;
Information, the disclosure of which would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest.
Members of the public are therefore excluded from attendance, with the exception of the CEO and relevant staff.

August

3 August - Local Government Centre

5.45pm - Gifford Hill Code Amendment (Proponent led)

6.15pm - Meville Terrace Update

10 August - Local Government Centre

5.45pm - Portfolio Plan Updates

6.15pm - Annual Business Plan and Budget Debrief and Feedback

17 August - Local Government Centre

5.45pm - South Australia Planning System - Elected Member Session Norman Waterhouse

6.15pm - Development of Options for Consultation - Lerwin Proceeds

31 August - Local Government Centre

5.45pm - Education and Skills Development

6.15pm - Building and Land Revaluation 2025-26

6.45pm - Murray Bridge Basketball Stadium Update

7.15pm - Confidential Murray Bridge Golf Club Lease Update

Pursuant to section 90A(4) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Chief Executive Officer orders that it is necessary and appropriate that the Council Member briefing session on Monday 31st August 2026 on Murray Bridge Golf Club Lease will be closed to the public on the grounds of:

Section 90(2) and (3)(b)(i)(ii) and (d)(i)(ii) of the Local Government Act 1999 on the basis:

It relates to information the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to confer a commercial advantage on a person which whom the Council is conducting, or proposing to conduct, business, or to prejudice the commercial position of the Council;
It relates to commercial information of a confidential nature (not being a trade secret) the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied the information, or to confer a commercial advantage on a third party; and
Information, the disclosure of which would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest.
The receipt, consideration, and discussion of the relevant information in confidence is necessary and appropriate so to not adversely implicate the personal affairs of an individual.

July

13 July- Local Government Centre

5.45pm - Active Ageing Strategy

6.15pm - Application for Variation to Approved Organic Waste Composting Facility – Thomas Food International

Pursuant to section 90A(4) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Chief Executive Officer orders that it is necessary and appropriate that the Council Member briefing session on 13 July 2026 on Application for Variation to Approved Organic Waste Composting Facility – Thomas Food International will be closed to the public on the grounds of Section 90 (3)(a)(b)(i)(ii) of the Local Government Act 1999 on the basis:

It relates to information the disclosure of which would involve the unreasonable disclosure of information concerning the personal affairs of an individual.
It relates to information the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to confer a commercial advantage on a person which whom the Council is conducting, or proposing to conduct, business, or to prejudice the commercial position of the Council;
Information, the disclosure of which would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest.
Members of the public are therefore excluded from attendance, with the exception of the CEO and relevant staff.

21 July- Local Government Centre

5.45pm - Confidential Briefing on Growth Infrastructure Update

It relates to information the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to confer a commercial advantage on a person which whom the Council is conducting, or proposing to conduct, business, or to prejudice the commercial position of the Council;
Information, the disclosure of which would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest.
Members of the public are therefore excluded from attendance, with the exception of the CEO and relevant staff.

June

1 June - Local Government Centre

5.45pm - Performance Measurement Framework - Development Services Part 1

6.15pm - Confidential Orders - Annual Review

Pursuant to section 90A(4) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Chief Executive Officer orders that it is necessary and appropriate that the Council Member briefing session on Monday, 1 June 2026 on Confidential Orders – Annual Review will be closed to the public on the grounds of:

Sections 90(3) of the Local Government Act 1999 on the basis that Council Members may wish to discuss specific matters that relate to reports, attachments, discussions and minutes that currently are still under confidential orders.

6:45pm - Confidential Rate Rebate Policy and Applications

Pursuant to section 90A(4) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Chief Executive Officer orders that it is necessary and appropriate that the Council Member briefing session on 01 June 2026 on Rate Rebate Policy and Applications will be closed to the public on the grounds of:

Section 90(3)(a)(d) of the Local Government Act 1999 on the basis that it relates to-

(a) information the disclosure of which would involve the unreasonable disclosure of information concerning the personal affairs of any person (living or dead);
(d) commercial information of a confidential nature (not being a trade secret) the disclosure of which—
(i)could reasonably be expected to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied the information, or to confer a commercial advantage on a third party;
(ii) and would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest;
Members of the public are therefore excluded from attendance, with the exception of the Chief Executive Officer and relevant members of the Administration

9 June - Local Government Centre

5.45pm - Community Wellbeing Strategy Consultation Outcomes

15 June - Local Government Centre

5.45pm - Murray River Lakes & Coorong Tourism Alliance Update and New Funding Agreement

6:15pm - April Finance Update and End of Financial Year Forecast

6:45pm - Performance Measurement Framework - Development Services Part 2

22 June - Local Government Centre

5.45pm - AI & RCMB Connect Training

6:15pm - Draft Open Space Directions

May

25 May - Local Government Centre

5.45pm - Public Toilet Strategy 2026 Review

6.15 pm - Property Portfolio Review

6:45 pm - Community Services Project

Section 90(3)(a)(b)(i)(ii) of the Local Government Act 1999 on the basis that it relates to
(a) information the disclosure of which would involve the unreasonable disclosure of information concerning the personal affairs of any person (living or dead);
(b) information the disclosure of which
(i) could reasonably be expected to confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting, or proposing to conduct, business, or to prejudice the commercial position of the council; and
(ii) would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest
Members of the public are therefore excluded from attendance, with the exception of the Chief Executive Officer and relevant members of the Administration.

18 May - Local Government Centre

5.45pm - Property Council of Australia Update

Pursuant to section 90A(4) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Chief Executive Officer orders that it is necessary and appropriate that the Council Member briefing session on Monday, 18 May 2026 on Property Council of Australia Update will be closed to the public on the grounds of:

Sections90(3)(j) of the Local Government Act 1999 on the basis that the information provided by the Property Council in relation to the matter has yet to be released to the public.

Members of the public are therefore excluded from attendance, with the exception of the Chief Executive Officer and relevant members of the Administration.

6.00pm - Long Term Finance Plan Briefing

11 May - Local Government Centre

5.45pm - Basic Infrastructure Scheme (BIS) for Residential Growth Areas - in depth session with GICU

Pursuant to section 90A(4) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Chief Executive Officer orders that it is necessary and appropriate that the Council Member briefing session on 11 May 2026 on Basic Infrastructure Scheme (BIS) for Residential Growth Areas - in depth session with GICU will be closed to the public on the grounds of:
Section 90(3)(j)(i) of the Local Government Act 1999 on the basis that it relates to-
(j)(i) - Information the disclosure of which would divulge information provided on a confidential basis. Information, the disclosure of which would , on balance be contrary to the public interest.

Members of the public are therefore excluded from attendance, with the exception of the Chief Executive Officer and relevant members of the Administration.

4 May - Local Government Centre

5.45pm - Update on Dumped Rubbish

6.15pm - March Financial Update & Budget Review 3

6.45pm - Confidential 2026/27 Annual Business Plan & Budget and Lon-Term Financial Plan

Pursuant to section 90A(4) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Chief Executive Officer orders that it is necessary and appropriate that the Council Member briefing session on 4 May 2026 on 2026-27 Annual Business Plan & Budget and Long-Term Financial Plan will be closed to the public on the grounds of:
Section 90(3)(b)(i)(ii) of the Local Government Act 1999 on the basis that it relates to-
(b) information the disclosure of which-
(i) could reasonably be expected to confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting, or proposing to conduct, business, or to prejudice the commercial position of the council; and
(ii) would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest
Members of the public are therefore excluded from attendance, with the exception of the Chief Executive Officer and relevant members of the Administration.

April

7 April - Murraylands Skills Centre

5.45pm - Strategic Property Workshop

6.15pm - Public Toilet Strategy

13 April - Local Government Centre

5.45pm - February Finance Update

6.00pm - Annual Business Plan & Budget - Rating Impacts and Analysis

Pursuant to section 90A(4) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Chief Executive Officer orders that it is necessary and appropriate that the Council Member briefing session on 14 April 2026 on 2026-27 Annual Business Plan & Budget - Rates Modelling will be closed to the public on the grounds of:
Section 90(3)(b)(i)(ii) of the Local Government Act 1999 on the basis that it relates to-
(b) information the disclosure of which-
(i) could reasonably be expected to confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting, or proposing to conduct, business, or to prejudice the commercial position of the council; and
(ii) would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest
Members of the public are therefore excluded from attendance, with the exception of the Chief Executive Officer and relevant members of the Administration.

20 April - Murraylands Skills Centre

5.45pm - Draft Economic Development Strategy

6.30pm - Onsite Wastewater Management Education and Compliance Program

27 April - Murraylands Skills Centre

5.45pm - Communications Projects Update

6.00pm - Draft Wellbeing Strategy

6.30pm - Asset Management Plans

7.00pm - Confidential Basic Infrastructure Scheme and Community Infrastructure Model 2.0 Update

Pursuant to section 90A(4) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Chief Executive Officer orders that it is necessary and appropriate that the Council Member briefing session on 27 April 2026 on Basic Infrastructure Scheme and Community Infrastructure Council Member Update will be closed to the public on the grounds of Section 90(3)(b)(i)(ii) of the Local Government Act 1999 on the basis:

- It relates to information the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to confer a commercial advantage on a person which whom the Council is conducting, or proposing to conduct, business, or to prejudice the commercial position of the Council;

- Information, the disclosure of which would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest.

- Members of the public are therefore excluded from attendance, with the exception of the CEO and relevant staff.

29 April - Local Government Centre

6.00pm - Annual Business Plan & Budget Update

Pursuant to section 90A(4) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Chief Executive Officer orders that it is necessary and appropriate that the Council Member briefing session on 29 April 2026 on 2026-27 Annual Business Plan & Budget will be closed to the public on the grounds of:
Section 90(3)(b)(i)(ii) of the Local Government Act 1999 on the basis that it relates to-
(b) information the disclosure of which-
(i) could reasonably be expected to confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting, or proposing to conduct, business, or to prejudice the commercial position of the council; and
(ii) would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest
Members of the public are therefore excluded from attendance, with the exception of the Chief Executive Officer and relevant members of the Administration.

March

3 March - Local Government Centre

5.45pm - Community Battery

6.15pm - Asset Management Overview

6.45pm - Prudential Report Sturt Reserve

Pursuant to section 90A(4) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Chief Executive Officer orders that it is necessary and appropriate that the Council Member briefing session on 2 March 2026 on Prudential Report Sturt Reserve will be closed to the public on the grounds of Section 90(2) and (3)(b)(i)(ii) and (d)(i)(ii) of the Local Government Act 1999 .

10 March - Local Government Centre

5.45pm - January Finance Update

6.15pm - Burning Permit Policy

16 March - Local Government Centre

5.45pm - Community Land Management Plans

6.15pm - Confidential 2026-27 Annual Business Plan and Budget - Draft Key and Capital Projects

Section 90(3)(b)(i)(ii) of the Local Government Act 1999 on the basis that it relates to-

(b) information the disclosure of which-

(i) could reasonably be expected to confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting, or proposing to conduct, business, or to prejudice the commercial position of the council; and

(ii) would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest

Members of the public are therefore excluded from attendance, with the exception of the Chief Executive Officer and relevant members of the Administration.

23 March - Local Government Centre

5.45pm - Public Toilet Review

6.15pm - Adelaide Hills Region Waste Management Authority Charter Review 2026

6:45pm - Confidential Adelaide Hills Region Waste Management Authority Site Masterplan

Section 90(3)(b)(i)(ii) of the Local Government Act 1999 on the basis that it relates to-

(b) information the disclosure of which-

(ii) would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest

Members of the public are therefore excluded from attendance, with the exception of the Chief Executive Officer and relevant members of the Administration.

30 March - Local Government Centre

5.45pm - Re-Numbering of Fairway Court

6.15pm - Draft Renewal Program 2026-27 & Asset Management Plans

6:45pm - Community Land Management Plans

February

18 February

5.45pm - Gifford Hill Update

Pursuant to section 90A(4) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Chief Executive Officer orders that it is necessary and appropriate that the Council Member briefing session on 18 February 2026 on Gifford Hill Council Member Update will be closed to the public on the grounds of Section 90(2) and (3)(b)(i)(ii) and (d)(i)(ii) of the Local Government Act 1999 .

Members of the public are therefore excluded from attendance, with the exception of the CEO and relevant staff.

16 February

5.45pm - Conflict of Interest for Elected Members Training

6.00pm - Visitor Information Centre Transition Plan

Pursuant to section 90A(4) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Chief Executive Officer orders that it is necessary and appropriate that the Council Member briefing session on 16 February 2026 on the Visitor Information Centre Transition Plan will be closed to the public on the grounds of Section 90(3)(a) of the Local Government Act 1999.

Members of the public are therefore excluded from attendance, with the exception of the Chief Executive Officer and relevant members of the Administration.

6.30pm - Wellbeing Strategy Workshop

9 February

5.45pm - December Finance Update & Budget Review 2

6.00pm - Constraints Project Update

2 February

5.45pm - Lerwin Update

Pursuant to section 90A(4) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Chief Executive Officer orders that it is necessary and appropriate that the Council Member briefing session of 2 February 2026 on Lerwin Transition Update will be closed to the public on the grounds of section 90(3) (b) and (d) of the Local Government Act 1999.

Members of the public are therefore excluded from attendance, with the exception of the Rural City of Murray Bridge Leadership team and Lilly Bukva, Consultant.

6.00pm - Emerging Issues, Lerwin Wrap up and Long-term Financial Plan

7.00pm - Portfolio Updates

January

Tuesday 27 January 2026

5.45pm - EOI Results - 2 Murray Cods Drive

Pursuant to section 90A(4)of the Local Government Act 1999, the Chief Executive Officer orders that it is necessary and appropriate that the Council Member briefing session of 27 January 2026 on 2 Murray Cod Drive, Murray Bridge will be closed to the public on the grounds of Section 90(3)(b)(j)(i) of the Local Government Act 1999.

Members of the public are therefore excluded from attendance, with the exception of the Heather Barclay, Chief Executive Officer; Thuyen Vi-Alternetti, General Manager Infrastructure &Environment; Rudi Deco, General Manager Corporate & Innovation; David Waters, General Manager Community Development, Sue Reynolds, Manager City Operations & Procurement, David Collins, Manager City Assets & Capital Delivery, Sarah Shepherd, Executive Officer, Deb Richardson, Senior Project Officer.

6.15pm - Sturt Reserve Play Precinct Update

Pursuant to section 90A(4) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Chief Executive Officer orders that it is necessary and appropriate that the Council Member briefing session of 27 January 2026 on Sturt Reserve Play Precinct Update will be closed to the public on the grounds of section 90(3) 90(3)(b)(i)(ii) of the Local Government Act 1999.

The receipt, consideration, and discussion of the relevant information in confidence is necessary and appropriate so to not adversely implicate the commercial position of the council and the commercial position of third parties. Public disclosure of commercial in confidence information would on balance be contrary to the public interest.

Members of the public are therefore excluded from attendance, with the exception of Rural City of Murray Bridge Leadership team.

Monday 19 January 2026

5.45pm - Lerwin Transition Update

Pursuant to section 90A(4) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Chief Executive Officer orders that it is necessary and appropriate that the Council Member briefing session of 19 January 2026 on Lerwin Transition Update will be closed to the public on the grounds of section 90(3) (b) and (d) of the Local Government Act 1999.

Members of the public are therefore excluded from attendance, with the exception of Rural City of Murray Bridge Leadership team.

6.15pm - 2026/27 Annual Business Plan & budget and Long Term Financial Plan Roadmap

6.45pm - Murray Bridge Golf Club

Pursuant to section 90A(4) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Chief Executive Officer orders that it is necessary and appropriate that the Council Member briefing session on Monday 19 January 2026 on Murray Bridge Golf Club Lease will be closed to the public on the grounds of Section 90(2) and (3)(b)(i)(ii) and (d)(i)(ii) of the Local Government Act 1999.

Members of the public are therefore excluded from attendance, with the exception of the CEO and relevant staff.

Members of the public are therefore excluded from attendance, with the exception of the Heather Barclay, Chief Executive Officer; Thuyen Vi-Alternetti, General Manager Infrastructure & Environment; Rudi Deco, General Manager Corporate & Innovation; David Waters, General Manager Community Development, Sue Reynolds, Manager City Operations & Procurement, David Collins, Manager City Assets & Capital Delivery, Sarah Shepherd, Executive Officer.

Council Information Briefing Sessions

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Council Information Briefing Sessions

7 September - Local Government Centre

14 September - Local Government Centre

21 September - Local Government Centre

28 September - Local Government Centre

3 August - Local Government Centre

10 August - Local Government Centre

17 August - Local Government Centre

31 August - Local Government Centre

13 July- Local Government Centre

21 July- Local Government Centre

1 June - Local Government Centre

9 June - Local Government Centre

15 June - Local Government Centre

22 June - Local Government Centre

25 May - Local Government Centre

18 May - Local Government Centre

11 May - Local Government Centre

4 May - Local Government Centre

7 April - Murraylands Skills Centre

13 April - Local Government Centre

20 April - Murraylands Skills Centre

27 April - Murraylands Skills Centre

29 April - Local Government Centre

3 March - Local Government Centre

10 March - Local Government Centre

16 March - Local Government Centre

23 March - Local Government Centre

30 March - Local Government Centre

18 February

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