Confidential Items Register

Release of Confidential Items

Section 90 of the Local Government Act 1999 details the provisions for when a Council or Committee may order that the public be excluded from attendance at a meeting for the purposes of receiving, discussing or considering in confidence information relevant to section 90(3) of the Act. The Council or Committee may also order that some or all of the documents associated with the item also be kept confidential. In the event that this occurs, the Council or Committee must also specify the duration of the order or the circumstances in which the order will cease to apply, or a period after which the order must be reviewed.

In some instances, the Council or Committee may delegate the power to revoke the order to an employee of the Council (such as the Chief Executive). In any event, in accordance with section 91(9) of the Local Government Act 1999, any order that operates for a period exceeding 12 months must be reviewed at least once in every year.

District Council of Karoonda East Murray Confidential Items Register

Section 90 of the Local Government Act 1999:

Once a confidential item has been released, the report, attachments and minutes will be published in the table below

Meeting DateCouncil / CommitteeAgenda ItemTitle of ItemConfidential Order under the Local Government Act 1999Recommendation for ReleaseItem Status
20 October 2026Ordinary Meeting of Council20.2Waste and Recycling Collection Services ContractPursuant to section 90(2), 90A(4), 90(3)(b) and 91(7)Orders that the report and minutes be retained in confidence until the contract has been entered into.RETAINED
20 October 2026Ordinary Meeting of Council20.1Recruitment and Appointment of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to section 90(2), 90(a)&(h) and 91(7)Orders that the report and minutes be retained in confidence but upon the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer be released.

RELEASED

Report

Minutes

15 September 2026Ordinary Meeting of Council20.1TTEG UpdatePursuant to section 90(2), 90(3)(h)&(i) and 91(7)Orders that the report and attachments be retained in confidence until the matter has been finalised.RETAINED
21 July 2026Ordinary Meeting of Council20.2Chief Executive Officer Recruitment ProcessPursuant to section 90(2), 90(3)(k) and 91(7)Orders that the report and attachments be retained in confidence for a period of three (3) years but upon appointment of the recruiter the minutes be released.RETAINED until July 2029
21 July 2026Ordinary Meeting of Council20.1Interim Chief Executive Officer Arrangements (Verbal Report)Pursuant to section 90(2), 90(3)(a) and 91(7)Orders that the report be retained in confidence for a period of three (3) years.RETAINED until July 2029
17 March 2026Ordinary Meeting of Council20.12026 Youth Advisory Committee Advisory Committee - Expression of Interest

Pursuant to section 90(2), 90(3)(a) and 91(7)

Orders that the report and attachments be retained in confidence for a period of 5 years.

PARTIALLY RELEASED

Minutes

RETAINED until March 2031 (Report & Attachments)

16 December 2025Ordinary Meeting of Council20.12026 Australia Day Event, Ambassador and Award NominationsPursuant to section 90(2), 90(3)(a)&(o) and 91(7)Orders that the report and attachments be retained in confidence for a period of twelve months, but the minutes only be retained in confidence until after the award nominees have been advised and/or presented with the respective awards.

PARTIALLY RELEASED

Minutes

RETAINED until December 2026 (Report & Attachments)

16 September 2025Ordinary Meeting of Council20.2Chief Executive Officer Performance Review - Independent PersonPursuant to section 90(2), 90(3)(k) and 20(1)Orders that the report and minutes be retained in confidence for a period of one (1) year.RETAINED until September 2026
8 July 2025Ordinary Meeting of Council20.1Youth Advisory Member AppointmentPursuant to section 90(2), 90(3)(a), 91(7) and 91(9)(c) Orders that the report and minutes be retained in confidence until the appointee has been notified, and Attachments A be retained in confidence for a period of 5 years. 

PARTIALLY RELEASED

Report

Minutes

RETAINED until July 2030 (Attachments)

30 June 2025Special Meeting of Council6.2Chief Executive Officer Annual Performance ReviewPursuant to section 90(2), 90(3)(a) and 91(7)Orders that the report and minutes be retained in confidence for a period of 12 months.

RELEASED

Report

Minutes

10 June 2025Ordinary Meeting of Council20.3Remuneration Tribunal of South Australia Determination No.3 of 2025Pursuant to section 90(2), 90(3)(a)&(h), 91(7) and 91(9)(c)Orders that the report and Attachment D be retained in confidence for a period of 24 months. RETAINED until June 2027
10 June 2025Ordinary Meeting of Council 20.2Youth Advisory Committee Member Resignation Pursuant to section 90(2), 90(3)(a), 91(7) and 91(9)(c)Orders that the report and minutes be retained in confidence until the Chief Executive Officer has written to Shanae Speziali.

RELEASED

Report

Minutes

10 June 2025Ordinary Meeting of Council20.1Audit & Risk Committee Independent Member AppointmentsPursuant to section 90(2), 90(3)(a), 20(1), 91(7) and 91(9)(c)Orders that the report and minutes be retained in confidence for a period for three months, and the Attachments be retained in confidence for a period of five (5) years. 

PARTIALLY RELEASED

Report

Minutes

RETAINED until June 2030 (Attachments)

13 May 2025Ordinary Meeting of Council 20.1Audit & Risk Committee Independent Member AppointmentsPursuant to section 90(2), 90(3)(a), 20(1), 91(7) and 91(9)(c)Orders that the report be retained in confidence for a period for three months, and the Attachments be retained in confidence for a period of five (5) years. 

PARTIALLY RELEASED

Report

Minutes

RETAINED until and May 2030 (Attachments)

8 April 2025Ordinary Meeting of Council 20.2Murray Zircon Deed of Variation of Road Maintenance Agreement Pursuant to section 90(2), 90(3)(b) & (h) and 91(7)

Orders that the report and minutes be retained in confidence until the Deed of Variation has been executed, and that Attachments A the Deed of Variation of Road Maintenance Agreement be retained in confidence for a period of 3 years.

RETAINED until April 2028
8 April 2025Ordinary Meeting of Council 20.1Youth Advisory Committee Appointments Pursuant to section 90(2), 90(3)(a) and 91(7)Orders that the report and minutes be retained in confidence until the appointees have been notified, and Attachments A be retained in confidence for a period of 5 years.Orders that the report and minutes be retained in confidence until the appointees have been notified, and Attachments A be retained in confidence for a period of 5 years.

PARTIALLY RELEASED

Report

Minutes

RETAINED until April 2030 (Attachments)

11 March 2025Ordinary Meeting of Council 20.1Walker Flat Road - Intervention Repair Works and Funding ProposalPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(b)&(h)Orders that the report and minutes be retained in confidence for a period of 12 months or until the revised Road Maintenance Agreement Deed of Variation has been executed by all relevant parties.RETAINED until March 2026
11 February 2025Ordinary Meeting of Council 21.1Remuneration Tribunal of South Australia Draft DeterminationPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(a)&(h)Orders that the report, minutes and attachments be retained in confidence for a period of 24 months or until the Remuneration Tribunal of South Australia formally make a determination on the matter whichever is sooner.RETAINED until February 2027
21 January 2025Ordinary Meeting of Council 20.1Karoonda Swimming Pool Complex Strategic Review Committee AppointmentPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(a)Orders that the report and minutes be retained in confidence until the appointee has been notified, and Attachments B be retained in confidence for a period of 5 years.

PARTIALLY RELEASED

Report

Minutes

RETAINED until January 2030

10 December 2024Ordinary Meeting of Council 20.3Chief Executive Officer Employment Probation Pursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(a)That pursuant to section 91(7) of that Act, orders that the report and minutes be retained in confidence for a period of 12 months.

RELEASED 

Report

Minutes

10 December 2024Ordinary Meeting of Council 20.2Karoonda Swimming Pool Complex Strategic Review Committee AppointmentsPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(a)That pursuant to section 91(7) of that Act, orders that the report and minutes be retained in confidence until the members have been notified and Attachments B and C be retained in confidence for a period of 5 years.

PARTIALLY RELEASED

Report

Minutes

RETAINED until December 2029 (Attachments B & C)

10 December 2024Ordinary Meeting of Council 20.12025 Australia Day Award NominationsPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(a)&(o)That pursuant to section 91(7) of that Act, orders that the report and minutes be retained in confidence until after the award nominees have been advised and/or presented with the respective awards.

RELEASED

Report

Minutes

10 September 2024Ordinary Meeting of Council 19.1Residential Tenancy Lease Agreement - 2 Golf View Drive Karoonda SA 5307Pursuant to section 90(2), 90(3)(a) and 90(3)(b)That pursuant to section 91(7) of that Act orders that the report and its attachment, be retained in confidence for a period of 24 months, with the Minutes to be released upon passing of the motion.

PARTIALLY RELEASED

Minutes

RETAINED until September 2026 (Report)

11 June 2024Ordinary Meeting of Council 14.10Update from Acting Chief Executive Officer Regarding Industrial MattersPursuant to section 90(2), 90(3)(a) and 90(3)(h)That pursuant to sections 91(9)(b) and 90(3)(a) of the Local Government Act 1999, the discussion, clause 14.10.2 and 14.10.3 of the minutes the discussion and any document presented to the meeting be retained in confidence for a period of 10 years to ensure the privacy owed to the employee is maintained.RETAINED until March 2027
3 June 2024Special Meeting of Council 5.2Update from Acting Chief Executive Officer Regarding Industrial MatterPursuant to section 90(2), 90(3)(a) and 90(3)(h)That pursuant to sections 91(9)(b) and 90(3)(a) of the Local Government Act 1999, the discussion, clause 5.2.2 of the minutes the discussion and any document presented to the meeting be retained in confidence for a period of 5 years to ensure the privacy owed to the employee is maintained.RETAINED until March 2027
3 June 2024Special Meeting of Council 5.1Recruitment and Appointment of Chief Executive OfficePursuant to section 90(2), 90(3)(a) and 90(3)(h)That pursuant to sections 91(9)(b) and 90(3)(a) of the Local Government Act 1999, the discussion, clauses 5.1.2, 5.1.3 and 5.1.4 of the minutes and any document presented to the meeting be retained in confidence for a period of 12 months to ensure the privacy owed

RELEASED

Report

Minutes

9 April 2024Ordinary Meeting of Council13.5Appointment of a CEO Recruitment ConsultantPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(a)That under section 90(2)&(3)(a) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Council pursuant to section 91(7)(b) of the Act order that the discussion and report (including attachment) and minute to be held in confidence for a period of twelve months.

RELEASED

Reports

Minutes

7 March 2024Special Meeting of Council 6.1Receipt of Legal Advice Pursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(i)That the documents considered by the Council, including the officer's report and all minutes be retained in confidence until the contract has been entered into.

This order is to be retained in confidence for 5 years and reviewed every 12 months if it continues in operation.
RETAINED until March 2029

REVIEWED March 2026 - next review March 2027
20 February 2024Special Meeting of Council 5.2Appointment of Acting Chief Executive OfficerPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(a)Retained in confidence until completion of the acting CEO appointment process and formal contractual arrangements have been executed with the successful acting CEO.

The Order shall be reviewed at least every 12 months.

RELEASED

Verbal Report

Minutes

20 February 2024Special Meeting of Council 5.1Legal AdvicePursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(i)Retained in confidence for 5 years and reviewed every 12 months if it continues in operation.RETAINED until February 2029

REVIEWED March 2026 - next review March 2027
13 February 2024Ordinary Meeting of Council12.2Receipt of Legal AdvicePursuant to section 90(2), 90(3)(a) and 90(3)(h)The order shall operate until a further order of the Council and be reviewed every 12 months.

REVIEWED March 2026 - next review March 2027

2 January 2024Special Meeting of Council6.1Endorsement of Australia Day Award Recipients Pursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(a)Retained in confidence until the award winners have been endorsed by the chamber.

RELEASED

Report

Minutes

2 January 2024Special Meeting of Council 5.1Australia Day Nominations Committee MinutesPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(a)Retained in confidence until the award winners have been endorsed by the chamber.

RELEASED

Report

Minutes

12 December 2023Ordinary Meeting of Council 12.8Australia Day Advisory Group Nominations Pursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(a)Retained in confidence until the members have been endorsed by the chamber.

RELEASED

Report

Minutes

20 June 2023Ordinary Meeting of Council 13.7Walker Flat Road Access AgreementPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(d)Retained in confidence until the conclusion of mining operations and that this order be reviewed every 12 months.

REVIEWED March 2026 - next review March 2027

11 April 2023Ordinary Meeting of Council 13.2TTEG Claim UpdatePursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(h)Retained in confidence until the matter is finalised.REVIEWED March 2026 - next review March 2027
14 March 2023Ordinary Meeting of Council 13.1Appointment of Independent to the Audit CommitteePursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(a)Held in confidence until they are appointed to the Audit Committee.

RELEASED

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14 March 2023Ordinary Meeting of Council 11.3Audit Committee Meeting MinutesPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(a)Held in confidence until they are appointed to the Audit Committee

RELEASED

Reports

Minutes

10 January 2023Ordinary Meeting of Council13.6East Murray Area School SitePursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(d)Held in confidence until a contract for the sale of the site is executed or a site valuation becomes publicly available.

RELEASED

Reports

Minutes

12 July 2022Ordinary Meeting of Council 13.3Plant ReplacementPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(d)Held in confidence until the Plant replacement is complete.

RELEASED

Report

Minutes

10 May 2022Ordinary Meeting of Council 13.5CEO Performance Review Pursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(a)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

Reports

Minutes

8 March 2022Ordinary Meeting of Council13.6Legal Matters Update Pursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(h)Review in 12 months.

RETAINED

9 November 2021Ordinary Meeting of Council13.7Chief Executive OfficerPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(a)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

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Minutes

9 November 2021Ordinary Meeting of Council13.6By-LawsPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(b)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

Reports

Minutes

12 October 2021Ordinary Meeting of Council 13.6Karoonda Railway Station LeasePursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(b)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

Reports

Minutes

12 October 2021Ordinary Meeting of Council 13.5Disposal of Assets Old Adelaide PropertiesPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(b)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

Reports

Minutes

12 October 2021Ordinary Meeting of Council 13.4Legal Update - TTEG Claim; Street Lighting Pursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(h)Review in 12 months.RETAINED
13 July 2021Ordinary Meeting of Council 14.2Karoonda Walking Trail - Sculpture ComponentPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(b)Held in confidence until an appointment has been made.

RELEASED

Reports

Minutes

13 July 2021Ordinary Meeting of Council14.1Trans Tasman Energy Group (TTEG) Legal ActionPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(h)Review in 12 months.RETAINED
8 June 2021Ordinary Meeting of Council 13.7Karoonda Walking Trail - Sculpture ComponentPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(b)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

Reports

Minutes

11 May 2021Ordinary Meeting of Council13.2Disposal of Assets Old Adelaide Road PropertiesPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(d)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

Reports

Minutes

11 May 2021Ordinary Meeting of Council12.4Farm Fair and ShowPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(d)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

Reports

Minutes

9 March 2021Ordinary Meeting of Council13.1Organisation Structure ChangePursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(a)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

Reports

Minutes

9 March 2021Ordinary Meeting of Council12.3East Murray Area School and Sporting FacilityPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(b)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

Reports

Minutes

19 January 2021Ordinary Meeting of Council14.1Correspondence Received Pursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(d)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

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19 January 2021Ordinary Meeting of Council13.7Australia Day Award Nominations 2021Pursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(a)Held in confidence until awards are announced by Council for Australia Day

RELEASED

Reports

Minutes

8 December 2020Ordinary Meeting of Council15.1CEO Recruitment Pursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(a)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

Reports

Minutes

8 December 2020Ordinary Meeting of Council13.8Motor Grader PurchasePursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(b)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

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Minutes

8 December 2020Ordinary Meeting of Council13.7Vehicle Utility PurchasePursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(b)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

Reports

Minutes

10 November 2020Ordinary Meeting of Council 13.5Pest and Weeds Round 2 EOI Rabbit RippingPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(b)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

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Minutes

10 November 2020Ordinary Meeting of Council13.4Railway Station LeasePursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(b)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

Reports

Minutes

13 October 2020Ordinary Meeting of Council13.2Pest and Weeds Round 2 EOIPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(b)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

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15 September 2020Ordinary Meeting of Council13.11S270 Review Pursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(a)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

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Minutes

15 September 2020Ordinary Meeting of Council13.8CEO RecruitmentPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(a)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

Reports

Minutes

15 September 2020Ordinary Meeting of Council13.7Rubble Raising & Rubble Cartage TendersPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(b)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

Reports

Minutes

11 August 2020Ordinary Meeting of Council13.4CEO Performance Review ReportPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(a)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

Reports

Minutes

28 July 2020Special Meeting of Council6.8Motor Grader and Self-Propelled Roller TenderPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(b)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

Reports

Minutes

28 July 2020Special Meeting of Council6.5Southern Murray Mallee Pest& Weeds ProjectPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(b)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

Reports

Minutes

14 July 2020Ordinary Meeting of Council13.1Kerbside Collection TenderPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(b)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

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Minutes

14 April 2020Ordinary Meeting of Council13.1Playgrounds Project EOI EvaluationPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(b)Held in confidence until the contract is awarded.

RELEASED

Reports

Minutes

8 October 2019Ordinary Meeting of Council12.1Unpaid Rates - Borrika Pursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(a)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

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10 September 2019Ordinary Meeting of Council 13.1KDFC TenderPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(b)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

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Minutes

13 August 2019Ordinary Meeting of Council 13.9Water TankPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(b)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

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Minutes

29 April 2019Special Meeting of Council4.1Karoonda Silo ArtPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(b)Review in 6 months.

RELEASED

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Minutes

23 April 2019Special Meeting of Council4.1Karoonda Silo ArtPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(b)Review in 6 months.

RELEASED

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Minutes

8 January 2019Ordinary Meeting of Council13.10North Terrace StormwaterPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(b)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

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8 January 2019Ordinary Meeting of Council13.9Australia Day 2019 AwardsPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(a) Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

Reports

Minutes

8 January 2019Ordinary Meeting of Council13.8Office Space Pursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(b)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

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18 December 2018Special Meeting of Council4.2EOI Assessment - Child Care/ Community Hub Pursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(b)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

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11 December 2018Ordinary Meeting of Council13.8Karoonda Property MattersPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(b)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

Reports

Minutes

11 September 2018Ordinary Meeting of Council13.7Bowhill LandPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(b)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

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10 April 2018Ordinary Meeting of Council12.7Office Space Pursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(b)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

Reports

Minutes

10 April 2018Ordinary Meeting of Council12.6CEO Performance ReviewPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(a)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

Reports

Minutes

13 February 2018Ordinary Meeting of Council12.5Karoonda Area School Pool ProjectPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(b)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

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Minutes

13 February 2018Ordinary Meeting of Council5.1Ponderosa Residential Subdivision Owner Request Pursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(a)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

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9 January 2018Ordinary Meeting of Council5Karoonda Area School PoolPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(b)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

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12 December 2017Ordinary Meeting of Council5Ponderosa Development Pursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(b)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

Report

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14 November 2017Ordinary Meeting of Council2.1.5Ponderosa Development Pursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(b)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

Report

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12 September 2017Ordinary Meeting of Council5.1K TurnerPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(a)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

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24 August 2017Special Meeting of Council3.3CEO Recruitment ProcessPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(a)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

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24 August 2017Special Meeting of Council3.2CEO Handover Period Pursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(a)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

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24 August 2017Special Meeting of Council3.1Employee Code of Conduct - CEOPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(a)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

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11 July 2017Ordinary Meeting of Council5.3.4Letter from James RosenzweigPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(a)Review in 12 months.

PARTIALLY RELEASED

Minutes

11 July 2017Ordinary Meeting of Council5.3.3Letter from GJ Clarke & CoPursuant to section 90(2) and 90(3)(b)Review in 12 months.

RELEASED

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