Council

The Mayor and Elected Members attend and participate in the decision-making process at council meetings. Decisions made at a formal council meeting provide the direction and authority for the ongoing operation of the council. Members of the public can participate through petitions and deputations.

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Our people are part of a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace in which they are valued and recognised for their achievements. To support this we offer competitive remuneration, flexible work options, career development opportunities, and health and wellbeing programs.

We actively encourage members of our community to attend council committee meetings. On some occasions, meetings are closed when topics of a confidential nature are being discussed.

Your Holdfast is an easy and convenient way to share your views – any time, day or night – on the issues that shape our city.

The City of Holdfast Bay has responsibilities under various legislation including but not limited to the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act, South Australia Public Health Act, Dog and Cat Management Act, etc. The council also has the power to make its own by-laws.

The City of Holdfast Bay consists of four wards, Glenelg, Somerton, Brighton and, Seacliff. Each ward is represented by three ward councillors

All council decisions are made at council meetings or through them. They are either made at the meeting or under delegated authority to others.

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The publications that inform Council’s strategic directions and objectives. These documents are regularly reviewed and updated as required by legislation or in response to changes and community expectations.

All land within a council area (except for land specifically exempt as prescribed in the Local Government Act 1999) is rate-able.

These publications inform Council’s strategic directions and objectives. These documents are regularly reviewed and updated as required by legislation or in response to changes and community expectations.