The Council is committed to open, accountable and responsive decision making, which is informed by effective communication and consultation between the Council and the community.

Council’s public consultation policy is available here:    04.21-Public-Consultation-Policy.pdf (mtr.sa.gov.au)

Public Consultations open:

Annual Community Surveys

Each year Council conducts an annual community engagement survey.  In response to what we heard in the 2023 annual community survey results we implemented an action plan and regularly report on our progress (quarterly reports on Council agendas).  Some of the key improvements you might have noticed are:

• Keeping our community informed online about our operations activities
• Community Listening Posts have been introduced
• Council agenda reports consider the “community impact” of Council decisions
• Earlier community engagement in business planning and budget development
• Customer service request process has been reviewed and improved
• Council newsletters focus on strategic issues and projects of interest to the community
• Promotion of Elected Members answering questions received at community question time

By completing the 2024 annual survey, you'll help us to monitor what's changed, what's improved and what Elected Members and staff still need to focus on to deliver great services and outcomes for the community.  Council is keen to hear from as many residents as possible to ensure the survey is truly reflective of the broader community’s views. There are several ways you can participate, including:

• Completing the online survey here
• Picking up a physical copy from council’s Administration Office, 3 Stuart Street, Melrose
• Contacting Council direct on 8666 2014 or postmaster@mtr.sa.gov.au to request a copy.

We also encourage you to share the survey with your friends / family / colleagues within the District. We need you to help spread the word and get as many people involved as possible.  The survey will be open for the next month, closing at 5pm on Friday 17 May 2024.

Council will provide a report on the survey outcomes and keep the community informed of how your voices are making a difference.

By completing annual engagement surveys, you'll help Council to monitor what's changed, what's improved and what we still need to focus on.  There are no right or wrong answers, it is just your opinions that we are after. All information will be used solely by the Council to inform future planning and delivery of services.  Surveys are intended to be completed by those who live in, or pay rates to, the District Council of Mount Remarkable.

Public Consultations now closed:

Code of Practice - Meeting Procedures at Council and Council Committee Meetings 

Notice is hereby given that at its Ordinary Meeting held 20 February 2024 and pursuant to the Local Government Act 1999, Council endorsed the following for public consultation:

• Code of Practice – Meeting Procedures at Council and Council Committee Meetings

A copy of the documents are available for viewing at the Council Office, 3 Stuart Street Melrose and via this link: Code of Practice – Meeting Procedures at Council and Council Committee Meetings

Written submissions are invited by interested persons and should be directed to:

Chief Executive Officer, District Council of Mount Remarkable,

PO Box 94, Melrose SA 5483, or

• email to postmaster@mtr.sa.gov.au or
• on the web form available at Council’s website www.mtr.sa.gov.au.

Submissions are to be received by 12.00 noon on Wednesday 10 April 2024.

Port Germein Foreshore Playground

Council would like your input to inform the final design of the Port Germein Foreshore Playground.

Two design options have been developed to inform a final design which will transform the existing playground in 2024. The design options reflect Council’s adopted budget for the project being $300,000.

Design option 1

Design option 2

Please provide written feedback only via:

• Email: postmaster@mtr.sa.gov.au
• PO Box 94 Melrose 53483
• Receipt at Council Office 3 Stuart Street, MELROSE SA 5483

Additionally, a community drop-in session will be held in Port Germein on Tuesday 16 January 2024 from 3.00-4.30pm at the Port Germein Bowling Club - Havers Avenue Port Germein.

Community consultation closes 5pm, 18 January 2024.

By-Law No 4 - Local Government Land By-Law No 4 - Local Government  Land

Consultation Period 18 August - 8 September 2023.

Draft Strategic Planning Documents 2023-24 Draft 2023-2024 Annual Business Plan & Budget - Draft 2023-2024 to 2032-2033 Long Term Financial Plan - Draft 2023-2024 to 2032–2033 Infrastructure & Asset Management Plan
Consultation Period 7 June 2023 – 28 June 2023

Draft 2022-2032 Long Term Financial Plan  Attach-LTFP-2023-32-Public-Consultation.pdf (mtr.sa.gov.au)Consultation period - Thursday 11 August 2022 - 1 September 2022

Strategic Tourism Plan STRATEGIC_TOURISM_PLAN-2022.pdf (mtr.sa.gov.au)
Consultation period - 3 August 2022 - 25 August 2022

Bridle Track Strategic Plan 9607_DCMR_BRIDLE_TRACK_PLAN_PROOF_4.pdf (mtr.sa.gov.au)
Consultation period - 3 August 2022 - 25 August 2022

Melrose Caravan & Tourist Park – Proposed Sale of Leasehold and Operations  
Consultation period - 30 November 2022 - 21 December 2022

Proposed changes to opening and closing times of the Administration Centre
Consultation period - 7 December 2022 - 28 December 2022

2023 Community Survey
Consultation period - 28 March 2023 -14 April 2023

Country Fire Service Premises at Port Germein - Proposed Renewal of Lease
Consultation period - 29 March 2023 -19 April 2023