Information and briefing sessions
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Briefing Sessions are informal gatherings held regularly for the CEO and Staff to provide training or information of a general nature to Elected Members about topical matters. Briefing sessions are open to the public unless otherwise determined by the CEO.
In accordance with legislation, Council publishes details of each session as below.
| Time and Date | Matter(s) Discussed | Location | Open to the Public? | Confidential Clause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 13 October 2026 | Traffic Hierachy / Paradise Skate Park / Significant Developments / Grant Funding | Council Chamber | Yes | N/A |
| Tuesday 11 August 2026 | Verge / Road Reserve Maintenance / Economy and Efficiency Review / Julia Drive Properties / Weather Events / Stanley Gordon Larsson | Council Chamber | Yes | N/A |
| Tuesday 14 July 2026 | Citizenship Ceremonies Video / 40km/hr Study / State and Federal Government Grant Funding / LG Elections / RAC Recommendation | Council Chamber | Yes | N/A |
| Tuesday 9 June 2026 | The Gums / Thorndon Park Masterplan / The ARC / Grant Funding / Professional Services Partner / Jolt / Behavioural Management Policy / Department of Home Affairs | Council Chamber | Yes | N/A |
| Monday 18 May 2026 | Elected Members WHS Policy / Adelaide University Magill Campus | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Tuesday 12 May 2026 | Athelstone Cemetery / Biodiversity Plan 2026 / Illegal Dumping / CEO Performance Survey | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Tuesday 14 April 2026 | Local Government Association Mutual Liability Scheme Risk Appetite Session | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Monday 13 April 2026 | Local Housing Strategy / CHSP | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Tuesday 10 March 2026 | Dog Park Locations / Section 41 Tenure / Giant Pine Scale / Staff Recognition | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Wednesday 18 February 2026 | Local Housing Strategy | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Tuesday 10 February 2026 | Resilient East / Wadmore Traffic Solution / Dog and Cat Pound | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Tuesday 9 December 2025 | Wadmore Park Path Investigation / Climate Solutions Strategy / Campbelltown tree Management / Community Environment Grants | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Tuesday 11 November 2025 | St Ignatius College (Commercial in Confidence) (Closed Item) Hectorville Sports and Community Club (Commercial in Confidence) (Closed Item) Athelstone Sports Club | Council Chambers | No Yes | Section 90(3(d)(i)(ii) |
| Tuesday 9 September 2025 | Golf Course Redevelopment / Padel Facilities / EV Charging Facilities / AWAC Review / YAC Review | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Tuesday 12 August 2025 | Depot Operations / Library Services / Community Hub/PAC | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Tuesday 8 July 2025 | Newton Community Garden/Nursery / Hambledon Hub / Sponsorship / Fundraising Opportunities | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Tuesday 10 June 2025 | Fishing at Thorndon Park / Procurement Policy / Community Hub/PAC | Council Chamber | Yes | N/A |
| Monday 13 May 2025 | Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy / Transport Plan (Northern) / HSCC | Council Chamber | Yes | N/A |
| Tuesday 8 April 2025 | Darley Road Land Division / Brookway Lane / Representation Review / PDI Amendment Regulations / Facilities Review / Non Fossil Fuel Proliferation Treaty / The ARC ATM | Council Chamber | Yes | N/A |
| Monday 31 March 2025 | Community Hub / PAC | Council Chamber | Yes | N/A |
| Monday 17 March 2025 | FOGO / Boundary Realignment / Uni SA Site | Council Chamber | Yes | N/A |
| Tuesday 11 March 2025 | Max Lyle Art Sculpture / Cemetery Review | Council Chamber | Yes | N/A |
| Tuesday 11 February 2025 | Conservation Volunteers Australia / Open Space Strategy / Accommodation Diversity Planning Code Amendment / Staff Matter | Council Chamber | Yes | N/A |
| Tuesday 10 December 2024 | Weekly FOGO / EPP (Waste Strategy) / Community Grants / Uni SA | Council Chamber | Yes | N/A |
| Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Pizza Festival/Flavours of Campbelltown / Website / Branding / Bookable / Meeting Procedures / LGA AGM / Biodiversity Grants | Council Chamber | Yes | N/A |
| Tuesday 21 October 2024 | Renewal SA / Representation Review | Council Chamber | Yes | N/A |
| Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Office/PAC / GARP / Digital Strategy / Meeting Procedures / CEO Update | Council Chamber | Yes | N/A |
| Tuesday 10 September 2024 | EHA / ZEMEC / IAMP / Various | Council Chamber | Yes | N/A |
| Tuesday 13 August 2024 | Dog and Cat Management Act Review / Financial Management Presentation | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Monday 5 August 2024 | Uni SA Site / Community Hub | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Monday 29 July 2024 | Representation Review / Capital Projects Priority Listing / Draft Behavioural Support Policy / Australian Donna DV Memorial / PAC Office Consultation / Athelstone Independent Cemetery | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Tuesday 9 July 2024 | Mandatory Training - Meeting Procedures Training | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Monday 24 June 2024 | Representation Review / Lochiel Park Master Plan / Julie Court Reserve / IAMP | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Tuesday 14 May 2024 | Mandatory Training - Leadership Workshop | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Monday 6 May 2024 | Elected Member Behaviour Support Policy | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Monday 22 April 2024 | Community Hub / Invert Bonds / ESCOSA | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Tuesday 9 April 2024 | LGFA Presentation / Representation Review / Smoking and Vaping Legislation / Community Energy Fund / Power Purchase Agreement | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Local Government Mutual Scheme / Co-located Housing / Rates | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Tuesday 28 February 2024 | Budget Workshop | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Tuesday 13 February 2024 | District Commander - SAPOL / Community Satisfaction Survey / Hambledon Hub / EM Behaviour Management Policy | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Tuesday 14 November 2023 | CHSP Future Directions (Commercial in Confidence) (Closed Item), Inquiry Plan Cost Estimate (Commercial in Confidence) (Closed Item), Review of Code of Meeting Procedures, Steve Woodcock Sports Centre, SACA Funding Opportunities, Energy Efficiency Grants, Santos Tour Down Under Event | Council Chambers | No Yes | Section 90(3(d)(i)(ii) |
| Monday 23 October 2023 | Strategic Plan Workshop, Community Hub / PAC, Paradise Recreational Plaza | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Tuesday 10 October 2023 | FOGO, Malicious Trees, GARP, Playford Road Reserve Redevelopment, Community Garden, Meredith Street | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Foxfield Oval, Tennis Facility Strategy, Sport and Rec | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Tuesday 8 August 2023 | Planning Code, Proposed Budget Bid Process | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Thursday 12 July 2023 | Open Space Strategy, Innovations Solutions Strategy, Rainbow Flag, 23 Meredith Street, CEO Performance Review Panel, Community Hub / PAC | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Tuesday 27 June 2023, 6:00 pm | Margaret's Way - Street Naming, Retirement Village Bins, Pavilion at Thorndon Park, Ombudsman's Report | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Tuesday 9 May 2023, 6:00 pm | Social Media for Elected Members, MLS Advice, Climate Solutions | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Tuesday 11 April 2023, 6:00 pm | Green Adelaide, UHY Haines Norton, Lyndhurst House, PAC at Thorndon Park | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Tuesday 14 March 2023, 6:00 pm |
Mandatory Training - Chairing meetings IT Security Asset Management | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Monday 13 February 2023, 6:00 pm | Behavioural Standards, Council Meeting Evacuation Procedure, Paradise Recreation Plaza and Policies and Procedures | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Monday 16 January 2022, 6:00 pm |
Australia Day Awards Planning Review By-Law Review | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Monday 8 August 2022, 6:00 pm |
Caretaker Period Boundary Commission Update | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Monday 25 July 2022, 6:00 pm |
Performing Arts Centre (Commercial in Confidence) - Closed Item Christmas Parade - (Open Item) | Council Chambers |
No Yes |
Section 90A(4) and 90(3(d)(i)(ii) |
| Monday 18 July 2022, 6:00 pm |
Proposed Athelstone Bike Track Business Case (Waste Collection Trial) CHSP Update Christmas Parade | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Monday 27 June 2022, 6:00 pm |
Urban Forest Strategy Managing Pigeons Website Review Lochiel Park Dog Park Options East Waste | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Monday 9 May 2022, 6:00 pm |
Social Media Policy Elected member Agreed behaviours Performing Arts Centre - Design, Concept Update Flood Plain Mapping info and Demo of software | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Monday 11 April 2022, 6:00 pm |
Newton Commercial Properties Acting CEO Appointments Deputations Climate Change Information Provided to Elected Members Performing Arts Centre Update | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Monday 7 March 2022, 6:00 pm |
Dirt Bike Track Tender Pricing Long Term Financial Plan | Zoom | Yes | N/A |
| Monday 7 February 2022, 6:00 pm | Covid Arrangements | Zoom | Yes | N/A |
| Monday 8 November 2021, 6:00 pm |
Hoon Driving (by SAPOL) Jan Street Local Government Reform Cats By-Law Parliamentary Review | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |
| Monday 18 October 2021, 6:00 pm |
Verge Development Golf Course Greens Athelstone Recreation Reserve Playford Road Reserve Upgrade Hambledon Road Community Hub | Council Chambers | Yes | N/A |