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.
Who can attend?
Information or Briefing Sessions are open to the public unless listed as a confidential item (see below).
| Nominated Time | Session Name | Open, Closed or Confidential | Confidentiality Provision | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4pm Burra Council Chambers 30 March 2026 | Fuel Price & Availability – Impact on Council | Open | N/A | |
| 2.30pm Burra Council Chambers 22 September 2025 | Eudunda Open Space | Open | N/A | |
| 11.00am Burra Council Chambers 21 January 2025 | Representation Review Workshop | Open | N/A | |
| 12.00pm Burra Council Chambers 15 October 2024 | Drought Support Discussion | Closed | N/A | |
| 11.00am Burra Council Chambers 15 October 2024 | Community Grants Appraisal | Closed | N/A | |
| 10.00am Burra Council Chambers 20 August 2024 | Burra Town Plan Summary Briefing Session | Open | N/A | |
| 10.00am Burra Council Chambers 3 February 2023 | Presentation from Neoen | Closed | N/A |