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Deputation
Applicable legislation
:
Local Government Act Regulations 2013
(Procedures at Meetings)
A deputation is an address made to the Council or a Council Committee by a person
or group of persons on a particular matter. Requests for a deputation must be delivered
in writing, and may be refused, postponed or referred to another committee as deemed
appropriate.
You can request for a deputation
by contacting council:
• In person at the Civic Centre,
or any Council Library or
Community Centre
• By calling us on
(08) 8405 6600
• By sending an email to
customer.service@portenf.
sa.gov.au
• By sending a letter to PO Box
110, Port Adelaide, SA 5015
Examples might include:
• Addressing Council
about traffic matters
in your street or
suburb
You can assist in the
process by:
• Clearly stating what
matter you would like
to address the Elected
Members about
• Providing Council
with a transcript of
your deputation
• Ensuring your request
for a deputation is
delivered at least a
week in advance of
the next Council or
Committee meeting
dates are listed on
our website
