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Information or Briefing Sessions

What is an Information or Briefing Session?
Information or Briefing Sessions 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. Information or Briefing Sessions, however, should not be used, or be seen to be used, as a replacement for full debate and decision-making at Council meetings or Council Committee meetings. Open and transparent Council meetings and Council Committee meetings underpin representative democracy and ensure public confidence in Council's decision-making processes.

An 'Information or Briefing Session' is an event organised and conducted by or on behalf of a council or CEO to which members (of the council or a committee) have been invited and involves discussion of a matter that is, or is intended to be, part of the agenda for a formal council or committee meeting. These sessions are chaired by the CEO or a senior officer and formal minutes are not recorded. Unless a specific exemption applies, these sessions are open and members of the public are welcome to attend however they generally will not be provided with the opportunity to participate in the discussion or to address the Council Members present.

Council Information or Briefing Sessions are governed by an Information or Briefing Session Policy.

Who can attend?
Information or Briefing Sessions are open to the public unless listed as a confidential item (see below). The sessions commence at 6.30pm (or otherwise advised) at the venue shown below. For the session held at Woodside on the second Tuesday of the month, the first 10 minutes will be an opportunity for members of the public to address the Council Members. Information or Briefing Sessions also include meetings of Council's various Advisory Groups.

Venue Details

Stirling - 63 Mt Barker Road, Stirling
Woodside - 36 Nairne Road, Woodside
Electronic - Access via Zoom with the following details:

Zoom Meeting ID:	813 0932 5627
Zoom Passcode:	259 108
Zoom Link:	https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81309325627?pwd=aW9UZis0UnhIeXgyNGZBdVAwZDdyZz09

Upcoming Information or Briefing Sessions - Nairne Road Woodside

Nominal Time	Session Name	Open, Closed or Confidential	Confidentiality Provision
6.30pm - Stirling Tuesday 21 June 2021	Proposal for Budget Review Committee	Open	N/A
8.45pm - Stirling Tuesday 21 June 2021	Animal Management Plan development	Open	N/A
9.15pm - Stirling Tuesday 21 June 2021	CEO Update	Closed	S90(3)(j) – information provided on a confidential basis by another public authority or official, the disclosure of which would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest

Previous Information or Briefing Sessions

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Date	Session Name	Open, Closed or Confidential	Confidentiality Provision
Tuesday 14 June 2022	Consultant briefs Council on CEO performance review process	Open	N/A
Tuesday 14 June 2022	CEO provides update on 2021-22 PTs and position objectives	Open	N/A
Tuesday 14 June 2022	Discuss proposed 2022-23 CEO performance targets	Open	N/A
Tuesday 14 June 2022	Gifts and Benefits	Open	N/A
Tuesday 14 June 2022	CEO Update	Open	N/A
Tuesday 17 May 2022	Council Website	Open	N/A
Tuesday 17 May 2022	Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCIP) - Phase 3 Extension	Confidential	Pursuant to Section 90A and 90(3)(b) the CEO orders that all members of the public be excluded from attendance with the exception of required Adelaide Hills Council staff, on the basis that the Information or Briefing Session 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 would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest. Accordingly, on this basis the principle that the Information or Briefing Sessions 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.
Tuesday 17 May 2022	CEO Update	Open	N/A
Tuesday 10 May 2022	Public Forum	Open	N/A
Tuesday 10 May 2022	Cox Creek Smart Catchment Project	Open	N/A
Tuesday 10 May 2022	Public Art Strategy	Open	N/A
Tuesday 10 May 2022	Public Transport Policy Review	Open	N/A
Tuesday 10 May 2022	Ashton Landfill	Confidential	Pursuant to Section 90A and 90(3)(a), 90(3)(h) and 90(3)(i) the CEO orders that all members of the public be excluded from attendance with the exception of required Adelaide Hills Council staff, on the basis that the Information or Briefing Session relates to a private property matter. Accordingly, on this basis the principle that the Information or Briefing Sessions 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.
Tuesday 10 May 2022	CEO Update	Confidential	Pursuant to Section 90A and 90(3)(h) the CEO orders that all members of the public be excluded from attendance with the exception of required Adelaide Hills Council staff, on the basis that the Information or Briefing Session relates to legal advice. Accordingly, on this basis the principle that the Information or Briefing Sessions 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.
Monday 9 May 2022	Biodiversity Advisory Group	Open	N/A
Thursday 28 April 2022	Annual Business Plan and Long Term Financial Plan	Open	N/A
Thursday 28 April 2022	CEO Update	Open	N/A
Tuesday 19 April 2022	Aboriginal culture - use of language	Open	N/A
Tuesday 19 April 2022	CEO Update	Open	N/A
Tuesday12 April 2022	Rates Oversight Scheme and CPI Forecasts	Open	N/A
Tuesday12 April 2022	Draft Regional Public Health Plan 2022-27	Open	N/A
Tuesday12 April 2022	Genetically Modified Crops Policy	Open	N/A
Tuesday12 April 2022	Honour Board Concepts	Open	N/A
Tuesday12 April 2022	CEO Update	Open	N/A
Tuesday12 April 2022	Cemetery Advisory Group	Open	N/A
Wednesday 06 April 2022	RLMAG	Open	N/A
Monday 04 April 2022	Property Advisory Group	Open	N/A
Friday 01 April 2022	Annual Business Plan	Open	N/A
Tuesday 29 March 2022	Community Forum - Birdwood Institute	Open	N/A
Tuesday 15 March 2022	Waste Workshop	Open	N/A
Tuesday 15 March 2022	RTSA - Submission - Council Member Allowances	Open	N/A
Tuesday 15 March 2022	Library Services Strategic Plan	Open	N/A
Tuesday 15 March 2022	Caretaker	Open	N/A
Tuesday 15 March 2022	CEO Update	Open	N/A
Tuesday 08 March 2022	Whiterock Quarry	Confidential	Pursuant to Section 90A and 90(3)(h) the CEO orders that all members of the public be excluded from attendance with the exception of required Adelaide Hills Council staff, on the basis that the Information or Briefing Session relates to legal advice. Accordingly, on this basis the principle that the Information or Briefing Sessions 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.
Tuesday 08 March 2022	Roadside Trading Policy review	Open	N/A
Tuesday 08 March 2022	LRCIP Round 3	Open	N/A
Tuesday 08 March 2022	Adelaide Hills Regional Waste Management Authority (AHRWMA) Board Member Nominations	Open	N/A
Tuesday 08 March 2022	CEO Update	Confidential	Pursuant to Section 90A and 90(3)(h) the CEO orders that all members of the public be excluded from attendance with the exception of required Adelaide Hills Council staff, on the basis that the Information or Briefing Session relates to legal advice. Accordingly, on this basis the principle that the Information or Briefing Sessions 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.
Tuesday 22 February 2022	Proposed Development at 160 Longwood Road Heathfield	Confidential	Pursuant to Section 90A and 90(3)h) the CEO orders that all members of the public be excluded from attendance with the exception of required Adelaide Hills Council staff, on the basis that the Information or Briefing Session relates to Legal Advice. Accordingly, on this basis the principle that Information or Briefing Sessions 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.
Tuesday 15 February 2022	Stirling Library Lawn Rotunda Replacement	Open	N/A
Tuesday 15 February 2022	Proposed development 160 Longwood Road, Heathfield	Open	N/A
Tuesday 15 February 2022	CEO Update	Confidential	Pursuant to Section 90A and 90(3)h) the CEO orders that all members of the public be excluded from attendance with the exception of required Adelaide Hills Council staff, on the basis that the Information or Briefing Session relates to Legal Advice. Accordingly, on this basis the principle that Information or Briefing Sessions 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.
Tuesday 08 February 2022	Buffers Policy Review	Open	N/A
Tuesday 08 February 2022	Sculpture deterioration	Open	N/A
Tuesday 08 February 2022	LG Reform - Second Round Proclamation	Open	N/A
Tuesday 08 February 2022	CEO Update	Confidential	Pursuant to Section 90A and 90(3)h) the CEO orders that all members of the public be excluded from attendance with the exception of required Adelaide Hills Council staff, on the basis that the Information or Briefing Session relates to Legal Advice. Accordingly, on this basis the principle that Information or Briefing Sessions 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.
Friday 04 February 2022	2022 Long Term Financial Plan Development	Open	N/A
Tuesday 16 November 2021	Council Member Education -Public Integrity Refresher Training	Closed	Professional Development Session which is not likely to be a formal report to Council, thus s90A(3) is not triggered.
Tuesday 16 November 2021	Service Review Framework	Open	N/A
Tuesday 16 November 2021	CFS Workshop	Open	N/A
Tuesday 16 November 2021	CEO Update	Confidential	Pursuant to Section 90A and 90(3)h) the CEO orders that all members of the public be excluded from attendance with the exception of required Adelaide Hills Council staff, on the basis that the Information or Briefing Session relates to Legal Advice. Accordingly, on this basis the principle that Information or Briefing Sessions 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.
Tuesday 09 November 2021	Cemetery Advisory Group	Open	N/A
Tuesday 09 November 2021	Public Forum	Open	N/A
Tuesday 09 November 2021	Community & Recreation Facility Framework Update	Open	N/A
Tuesday 09 November 2021	Adelaide Hills Emergency Relief Fund	Open	N/A
Tuesday 09 November 2021	Long Term Financial Plan Assumptions and Parameters	Open	N/A
Tuesday 09 November 2021	CEO Update	Confidential	Pursuant to Section 90A and 90(3)h) the CEO orders that all members of the public be excluded from attendance with the exception of required Adelaide Hills Council staff, on the basis that the Information or Briefing Session relates to Legal Advice. Accordingly, on this basis the principle that Information or Briefing Sessions 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.
Monday 08 November 2021	Property Advisory Group	Open	N/A
Monday 08 November 2021	Biodiversity Advisory Group	Open	N/A
Wednesday 20 October 2021	RLMAG Meeting	Open	N/A
Tuesday 19 October 2021	Emergency Management	Open	N/A
Tuesday 19 October 2021	LG Reform - November 10 commencements	Open	N/A
Tuesday 19 October 2021	Council Member Feedback - LGA AGM and OGM Agenda and Minutes Documents	Open	N/A
Tuesday 19 October 2021	Ashton Landfill	Confidential	Pursuant to Section 90A and 90(3)h) the A/CEO orders that the information or briefing session to be held on 19 October 2021 be closed to the public for the Ashton Landfill item and members of the public be excluded from attendance with the exception of required Adelaide Hills council staff and Stephen Williams Norman Waterhouse Lawyers, on the basis that the information received, discussed or considered relates to actual litigation, or litigation that the council believes on reasonable grounds will take place, involving the council.
Tuesday 19 October 2021	CEO Update	Open	N/A

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