Decision details

ORDER TO EXCLUDE FOR ITEM 20

THAT COUNCIL:

1.       Having taken into account the relevant consideration contained in section 90(3) (b) & (d) and section 90(2) & (7) of the Local Government Act 1999 (SA), this meeting of the Council dated 28 July 2026 resolves that it is necessary and appropriate to act in a meeting closed to the public as the consideration of Item 20 [Report of the City Finance and Governance Committee – 21 July 2026] listed on the Agenda in a meeting open to the public would on balance be contrary to the public interest.

Grounds and Basis

          This Item is commercial information of a confidential nature (not being a trade secret) the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to identify the proponent and to confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting business and prejudice the commercial position of the council, with the potential to confer a commercial advantage to a third party competitor of a person with whom the council is conducting business.

Public Interest

The Committee is satisfied that the principle that the meeting be conducted in a place open to the public has been outweighed in the circumstances because the disclosure of this information may result in release of information prior to the finalisation of ‘commercial in confidence’ negotiation with the proponent and because the disclosure of Council’s commercial position may severely prejudice Council’s ability to discuss/participate or influence a proposal for the benefit of the Council and the community in this matter and in relation to other contract negotiations.

2.       Pursuant to section 90(2) of the Local Government Act 1999 (SA) (the Act), this meeting of the Council dated 28 July 2026 orders that the public (with the exception of members of Corporation staff and any person permitted to remain) be excluded from this meeting to enable this meeting to receive, discuss or consider in confidence Item 20 [Report of the City Finance and Governance Committee – 21 July 2026] listed in the Agenda, on the grounds that such item of business, contains information and matters of a kind referred to in section 90(3)(b) & (d) of the Act.

ORDER TO EXCLUDE FOR ITEM 21.1

THAT COUNCIL:

1.       Having taken into account the relevant consideration contained in section 90(3) (a) and section 90(2) & (7) of the Local Government Act 1999 (SA), this meeting of the Council dated 28 July 2026 resolves that it is necessary and appropriate to act in a meeting closed to the public as the consideration of Item 21.1 [Appointment of Audit and Risk Committee Presiding Member] listed on the Agenda in a meeting open to the public would on balance be contrary to the public interest.

Grounds and Basis

This Item contains confidential information that must be considered in confidence to protect the nominee's personal affairs. Public discussion and disclosure of information in this report prior to a resolution being determined by Council may potentially implicate the nominee’s reputation in the business community.

2.       Pursuant to section 90(2) of the Local Government Act 1999 (SA) (the Act), this meeting of the Council dated 28 July 2026 orders that the public (with the exception of members of Corporation staff and any person permitted to remain) be excluded from this meeting to enable this meeting to receive, discuss or consider in confidence Item 21.1 [Appointment of Audit and Risk Committee Presiding Member] listed in the Agenda, on the grounds that such item of business, contains information and matters of a kind referred to in section 90(3)(a) of the Act.