Deputations (R11) are an important part of community participation in the decision-making process, providing individuals or groups in the community with an opportunity to present their opinions to the meeting.  The Local Government (Procedures at Meetings) Regulations 2013 (the Regulations) provide that a person who wishes to appear as a Deputation and address the Council meeting on a matter must make the request in writing (R11).

If you would like to make a Deputation to Council please follow this link Request for Deputation

Further information about what will happen at the meeting can be found here: Handout Public Participation in Council Meetings

If you would like to send a Petition to Council please refer to the following guidelines Petition to Council

Further information about what will happen at the meeting can be found here: Handout Public Participation in Council Meetings

Please refer to the following information to find out more about you you can participate in council meetings. Handout Public Participation in Council Meetings

Questions from the Gallery (the public) can be on any topic on which Council has jurisdiction.

Alternatively a member of the public may wish to contact a council member to ask a question on their behalf during the meeting at Questions without Notice Council Members.

There has always been the option for the public to contact council by telephone during business hours or via email if further clarity on a matter considered by Council is required.  Customer requests can also be raised on line via council's website.  This continues to be encouraged.

Council receives many requests for funding assistance from individuals and groups.

Funding can be applied for as part of Community Grants, Events Support Program, Environmental Grants, and the Heritage Incentive Scheme. View the relevant page on Council's website for further information.

Ward Donations

Ward donations are another avenue for small amounts of funding. At each Council Meeting, Council Members may nominate individuals or groups to receive a donation from their annual ward donation allowance. These donations are reflected in the Council meeting agendas and minutes, available on Council's website http://www.mountbarker.sa.gov.au/councilmeetings.

Please send ward donation requests direct to Council council@mountbarker.sa.gov.au, including details of what or who the funds are being sought for.

In the case of those seeking donations for sporting endeavours the following details should be provided:

• details of the sport/s being undertaken;
• the level of participation (club, state, interstate, international);
• the length of time the student has participated in the sport;
• the level of commitment to training/preparation for competition;
• other supporting information including confirmation of State selection from the relevant body
• the submission should contain the name, location, duration and timing of the particular competition for which the donation is being sought; and
• the reason for the funding (such as assistance with travel expenses, uniforms etc.)

An acknowledgement of the request will be sent to the applicant and forwarded to Council Members for their consideration. Should the request be successful applicants will be advised and funds forwarded within 1 month of the Council meeting at which the donation is made.

A video recording of council meeting will be available, where possible, within 7 days of publication of the draft minutes of the Relevant Meeting.

The webinar recordings of the council meetings are available via this link.  (Click here)