Council Briefing Sessions

Council Briefing Sessions

Council Briefing Sessions support informed decision-making by giving Elected Members the opportunity to learn more about particular issues, build their understanding of local government matters and ask questions or seek clarification.

Under section 90A of the Local Government Act 1999, Council or the Chief Executive Officer may arrange a Briefing Session where more than one member of Council or a Council Committee is invited to participate. These sessions are held exclusively to discuss matters that are, or are proposed to be, included on the agenda for a formal meeting of Council or a Council Committee.

All Briefing Sessions will be open to the public, unless Council or the Chief Executive Officer has determined that a session will be held in confidence.

A decision to hold a session in confidence is made on a case-by-case basis and only where the briefing concerns information or a matter that falls within the confidentiality provisions of section 90(3) of the Local Government Act 1999.

Briefing Sessions are generally held on the first Wednesday of the month, with the program being published on the website at least three days prior to the session or as soon as practicable after the Council or Chief Executive Officer has declared to hold a Briefing Session.

2026 Briefing Session Schedule

Meeting DateTimeSubject
14 January 20266.00pmStrategic Planning
4 February 20266.00pmCommunity Wastewater Management System (CWMS), Clare Town Hall Redevelopment
4 March 20266.00pmSaddleworth Community Association - Proposed Relief and Recovery Centre
11 March 20266.00pmFour-Year Program, Rubble, Community Wastewater Management Scheme (CWMS)
25 March 20267.00pm2026-2027 Budget
1 April 20267.00pm2026-2027 Budget
6 May 20264.00pmRiverton Community Hall, Policy Review, 2026-2027 Budget
17 June 20266.00pm2026/2027 Annual Business Plan & Budget and 2026-2036 Long-Term Financial Plan
15 July 20264.00pmRiverton Community Hall Works
5 August 20265.00pmRiverton Community Hall Works
2 September 20266.00pmWaste Transfer Fees, Standpipes for Clare, Auburn Streetscape Plan (PLEC)
16 September 20264.00pmRiverton Community Hall Works
7 October 20266.00pmSpring Gully Road Private Water Supply, Reconciliation Advisory Reference Group, $150,000 Minor Capital Community Works, Procurement Policy Revision
4 November 2026  
2 December 2026