South Australia

SA LGA 1999

Formally: Local Government Act 1999 (SA)

LGA 1999 (SA), Act No. 62; Ch. 6 (s. 83 notice; s. 90 open meetings; s. 91 minutes)

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Sunshine Score: 50/100 (moderate)
50/100

Sunshine Score

50/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
Advance Notice 3 days, online posting required
Public Comment Not required, remote allowed
Closed Sessions 6 permitted categories
Minutes Required, online posting required
Recording Not required
Remote Participation Allowed
Enforcement Voidable; criminal penalty (s. 90), legislature exempt

Agenda & Notice Requirements

Regular Meetings
3 days
Special Meetings
3 days
Emergency Meetings
4 hours

Online posting: Required

Notice of ordinary meetings must be given at least 3 clear days before the meeting (s. 83). For urgent special meetings, at least 4 hours notice must be given. Notice posted to each member and by public notice at the council office.

Agenda changes at meeting: Allowed

Public Participation

Public Comment
Not required
Written Comment
Not allowed

Not statutorily mandated. Public question time governed by each council's code of practice for meetings.

Virtual Meetings

Member Remote Participation
Allowed
Public Remote Comment
Allowed

Closed Sessions

Closed (executive) sessions: Allowed under specific circumstances

Permitted Categories

Meeting Minutes

Minutes Required
Yes
Publication Deadline
5 days

Online posting: Required

Content requirements: Minutes must be kept of all council and committee meetings (s. 91). Available for public inspection and published online.

Recording & Broadcast

Recording Required
No
Broadcast Required
No

Enforcement

Violation Effect
Voidable; Criminal Penalty (S. 90)
Max Civil Penalty
$500
Standing to Sue
Any person; ratepayers; persons excluded in breach of s. 90
Enforcement Body
South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (SACAT)

Sources & References

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The specific rules for South Australia may differ from this general description. Consult the full statute for details.