Call for Expressions of Interest for Presiding Member and Independent Members

Mount Barker District Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced members of the public who would like to sit on the Council Assessment Panel (CAP).

The CAP makes decisions on certain development applications, which may involve the hearing of submissions from persons who made a valid representation during the public notification process. The CAP assesses a wide range of development proposals, and its role is to ensure that applications are assessed against the relevant Performance Outcomes of the Planning and Design Code pursuant to the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016.

The CAP comprises of four Independent Members, one of which will be the Presiding Member, in addition to one Council Elected Member. The Council is also seeking to appoint a Deputy Independent Member and Deputy Elected Member.

The successful applicants must have skills and knowledge in planning and development (or related fields) and be accredited as a Level 2 Accredited Skilled (or be in the process of attaining this accreditation) in accordance with the Accreditation Scheme operating in South Australia.



The cost to attain and retain accreditation will be at the applicant’s cost. Nominees for Presiding Member should have experience in chairing formal meetings.

Members will be paid an allowance to cover time involved in preparing for and attending meetings. Meetings are held at the Mount Barker District Council at 9.30am on the third Wednesday of every month (special meetings at other times may be required on an ad-hoc basis).

The term of appointment for all independent members will be for a period of two years. The term of the CAP will commence following appointment.

Expressions of interest for independent member positions, including the Presiding

Member, detailing relevant knowledge, skills and expertise (and including a current copy of your CV) should be forwarded to Geoff Parsons, Manager City Development, Mount Barker District Council, PO Box 54, Mount Barker, SA 5251 or by email ******@mountbarker.sa.gov.au no later than 5pm on Wednesday 6 November 2026.

Further information can be obtained from Geoff Parsons, Manager City Development, on 8391 7277 or by email at ********@mountbarker.sa.gov.au.

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