Regional Development Assessment Panel Call for Expressions of Interest Two Independent Members - Riverland Regional Development Assessment Panel RE-ADVERTISED The Berri Council and District Council of Loxton Waikerie are seeking expressions of interest from members of the public who would wish to be considered as independent members of the Riverland Regional Development Assessment Panel.

The role of the Regional Development Assessment Panel is to make decisions on development applications, as delegated by the Berri Barmera Council, the District Council of Loxton Waikerie and the . The Panel also reports annually to the Councils on development assessment trends and issues.

The Riverland Development Assessment Panel has seven members, a minimum of four members whom must be independent of the Council. The positions advertised will replace two independent members, who complete their terms of appointment to the Panel in December 2015. Retiring Panel members may however, seek re- appointment, by participating in the Expression of Interest process. The Panel has one scheduled meeting per month (except January), currently held on a Thursday during business hours. Other meetings may be held by agreement or as necessary. It is expected that each of the members will be present at each meeting in person, and will undertake prior inspections of the relevant land with Council staff.

Ideally, each Panel member will have reasonable knowledge of the Development Act 1993 as it relates to development assessment and also appropriate qualifications or experience in a field that is relevant to the activities of the Panel, such as: planning, building, design, environment, architecture, local government or other development industry fields. People with an affinity and knowledge of the Riverland area are encouraged to apply.

Expressions of interest, detailing experience, skills, knowledge and qualifications should be forwarded to:

Myles Somers Manager Environmental Services/Major Projects Berri Barmera Council PO Box 229 BERRI SA 5343

Daniel Brown Team Coordinator Regulatory Services District Council of Loxton Waikerie PO Box 409 LOXTON SA 5333

by 5.00pm on Friday 27 November 2015.

For further information, please contact Cheryle Pedler or Myles Somers (08) 8582 1922 or Daniel Brown on (08) 8584 8000.