From time to time, informal gatherings may be used to discuss issues that involve strategy or policy or other matters of Council administration and to brief Council Members on issues relating to their decision-making function.

Meetings are live streamed on YouTube click here.

These gatherings are open to the public and a list of upcoming topics are listed below -

2026 Briefing Sessions

DateTimeLocationTopics for Discussion
20/10/202611.30am approx.Mannum Council Office
  • CONFIDENTIAL – Presentation - Tungkillo Compute & Energy Hub
    ** In accordance with the provision of Section 90(2) and (3)(d) of the Local Government Act 1999 (the Act) the Chief Executive Officer has made an order that the public be excluded from attendance at the briefing for this item as the matter under consideration relates to 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; and
    (ii) would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest
  • Rates review & recovery of outstanding rates workshop
  • Community Action Plans
  • Review of Council meeting
  • Forward Agenda items
  • Economic Development / Comms Officer
  • Election Planning
  • Presentation on new look Extranet
06/10/20264.00pmLive Streamed
  • Launch of MidMap
  • Local Area Plan
  • RSL Section of the Mannum Cemetery
  • Water entitlement and trading
  • Swan Reach Boat Ramp Project
15/09/202611.00am
approx.
Mannum
Council Office
  • Review of Council meeting
  • Forward Agenda items
  • Service level framework – Infrastructure & Field Services
  • Caretaker Policy
  • Australia Day Awards – process review
01/09/20264.00pmLive Streamed
  • Authorisation to Alter a Public Road – Pursuant LG Act Section 221 – Unmade Road Reserve, Vegetation Clearance
  • Pageants & Associated Road Closures
  • Bulk Waste Receival from Local Government Entities
18/08/2026

9.30am and 12.00pm  approx.

Mannum
Council Office
  • Presentation – IREN 800MW Bundey Data Centre Campus at 9:30am
  • Presentation – Iberdrola – Project update
  • Forward Agenda items
  • Camping – payment method / booking system preliminary discussion
  • Proposed Truro Boundary realignment
04/08/20264.00pmLive Streamed
  • Review of Debt Management Policy
  • Rating vacant land
  • Service Levels & Works Program Framework
  • Waste re-use centre
  • South Australian Regional Organisation of Councils (SAROC) and LGA President nominations
  • CONFIDENTIAL – Interim CEO update
    ** In accordance with the provision of Section 90(2) and (3)(a) of the Local Government Act 1999 (the Act) the Interim Chief Executive Officer has made an order that the public be excluded from attendance at the briefing for this item as the matter under consideration relates to the personal affairs of a living person;
    ** In accordance with the provision of Section 90(2) and (3)(d) of the Local Government Act 1999 (the Act) the Interim Chief Executive Officer has made an order that the public be excluded from attendance at the briefing for this item as the matter under consideration relates to 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; and
    (ii) would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest;

    ** In accordance with the provision of Section 90(2) and (3)(h) of the Local Government Act 1999 (the Act) the Interim Chief Executive Officer has made an order that the public be excluded from attendance at the briefing for this item as the matter under consideration relates to legal advice;
    **  In accordance with the provision of Section 90(2) and (3)(i) of the Local Government Act 1999 (the Act) the Interim Chief Executive Officer has made an order that the public be excluded from attendance at the briefing for this item as the matter under consideration relates to information relating to actual litigation, or litigation that the council or council committee believes on reasonable grounds will take place, involving the council or an employee of the council.
14/07/202611.30am
approx. 
Mannum
Council Office
  • Forward Agenda items
  • Renewable Energy Community Benefit Sharing Policy – Post Consultation
  • Iberdrola Infrastructure Agreement
  • Car Rallies and Policy Development
  • Project Works Policy
16/06/202611.30am
approx.
Mannum
Council Office
  • Forward Agenda items
  • Palmer Wind Farm – Community Consultative Committee
  • Works Program 2027
  • Caretaker Policy
  • Annual Business Plan and Budget Presentation – Budget by Account Review
  • CONFIDENTIAL – Morgan Caravan Park
    ** In accordance with the provision of Section 90(2) and (3)(a) of the Local Government Act 1999 (the Act) the Chief Executive Officer has made an order that the public be excluded from attendance at the briefing for this item as the matter under consideration relates to the personal affairs of a living person.
  • CONFIDENTIAL – Mannum Sporting Complex Update
    ** In accordance with the provision of Section 90(2) and (3)(k) of the Local Government Act 1999 (the Act) the Chief Executive Officer has made an order that the public be excluded from attendance at the briefing for this item as the matter under consideration relates to tenders for the supply of goods, the provision of services or the carrying out of works.
19/05/202611.30am
approx.
Mannum Council office
  • Presentation – Mid Murray Tourism Precinct Planning Project – Tourism and Township Roadshow and Cultural Mapping
  • Forward Agenda items
  • Public Library Services School Community Library Funding Review
  • SA Water Rising Main – Mannum Treatment Plant to proposed Lagoon (Piggery Road)
  • Department for Environment and Water (DEW) – Closure of paper roads (Brookfield Conservation Park)
  • Morgan Quarry
  • Policy & Procedure Framework
  • CONFIDENTIAL – Palmer windfarm Infrastructure Agreement
    ** In accordance with the provision of Section 90(2) and (3)(h) of the Local Government Act 1999 (the Act) the Chief Executive Officer has made an order that the public be excluded from attendance at the briefing for this item as the matter under consideration relates to legal advice.
05/05/20264.00pmLive Streamed
  • Dark Sky Astro-tourism – Mid Murray Tourism Precinct Planning Project
  • Northern Transmission Project (NTx) – information on project
21/04/202610:30am approx.Mannum Council office
  • Forward Agenda items
  • Rate Modelling - 2026/27
  • Swan Reach Boat Ramp upgrade project
  • Project update – Waste/Recycling service review roll out
  • Service levels – Infrastructure & Field Services
  • Community Engagement Charter and Draft Community Engagement Policy
  • Renewable Energy Community Benefit Sharing Policy – outcome of public consultation
  • Confidential - Mannum Oval Complex and Showgrounds – Play Our Way Project
    ** In accordance with the provision of Section 90(2) and (3)(k) of the Local Government Act 1999 (the Act) the Chief Executive Officer has made an order that the public be excluded from attendance at the briefing for this item as the matter under consideration relates to tenders for the supply of goods, the provision of services or the carrying out of works.
07/04/20264.00pmLive Streamed
  • Overview LTFP & Budget 2026/27
  • General Valuer-Valuations Summary 2026/27
  • Overview of current fuel supply and cost impacts on Council
  • 2026 Basin Plan Review - Consultation
17/03/202611.00am approx.Mannum Council office
  • Presentation – Murray River Study Hub update
  • Presentation – Murray River, Lakes & Coorong
  • Presentation – Iberdrola – Tungkillo BESS update
  • Preventative Health Project update
  • Forward Agenda items
  • Project Works Policy
17/02/202611.00am approx.Mannum Council office
  • Presentation – Murray River Study Hub update
  • Presentation – Destination Riverland
  • Presentation – Tilt Renewables – Palmer Wind Farm update
  • Impounding and Dog Registration Fees for 2026/27
  • Forward Agenda items
  • In Principle Support Policy
  • Questions on Notice Policy
  • Murray Darling Association Inc - Membership
10/02/20264.00pmLive Streamed
  • Community Action Plans – Engagement Plan
  • Mannum Leisure Centre Fees
  • Revocation of Community Land Status - Various Parcels
27/01/202611.30am
approx.
Cambrai
Council
Chamber 
  • Forward Agenda Items
  • Community Foundation
  • Tree Management Policy
  • Management & Disposal of Roads Policy
  • Call for Motions: 2026 Australian Local Government Association National General Assembly