South Australian Consolidated Acts

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1999 - SECT 24

24—Committees

        (1)         The Panel may establish a committee or committees to assist it in the performance of its functions under this Chapter, or to assist in the resolution or management of issues associated with the implementation of a proposal or proposals under this Chapter.

        (2)         A committee may, but need not, consist of a member or members of the Panel.

        (3)         The Panel must consult with the Minister and the LGA—

            (a)         before it establishes a committee under this section; and

            (b)         before it appoints a person who is not a member of the Panel to a committee established under this section.

        (4)         Subject to direction by the Panel, a committee may determine its own procedures.

        (5)         However, a meeting of a committee should be open to the public unless the committee is considering a matter that, in the opinion of the committee, should be dealt with on a confidential basis.

        (6)         The appointment of a committee does not limit the powers of the Panel in a matter.