Council Meetings
Transparent, Accountable Governance for the Groote Archipelago
The Groote Archipelago Regional Council is committed to open and transparent local government. Regular meetings are held to discuss key issues, make decisions, and ensure that council operations reflect the needs and aspirations of the community. Meeting agendas and minutes are made publicly available in accordance with legislative requirements.
Ordinary Council meetings
Ordinary Council Meetings are held every two months and are open to the public. These meetings provide a formal platform for discussing council business, reviewing progress, and making strategic decisions.
Local government legislation requires that council has Finance Committee meetings on the months that it does not hold an Ordinary Council Meeting.
Council Meeting Schedule
| Date | Day | Type of meeting |
|---|---|---|
| 25/11/2026 | Wednesday - 10 AM | Finance Committee - @ Angurugu Council Office Meeting Room |
| 29/10/2026 | Thursday - 10 AM | Ordinary Meeting of Council @ Angurugu Council Office Meeting Room |
| 25/11/2026 | Wednesday - 11 AM | Angurugu LA - @ Angurugu Council Office Meeting Room |
| 26/11/2026 | Thursday - 10 AM | Umbakumba LA - @ Umbakumba Council Office Meeting Room |
| 24/11/2026 | Tuesday - 10 AM | Milyakburra LA -@ Milyakburra Council Office Meeting Room |
| 17/11/2026 | Tuesday - 10 AM | Audit & Risk Committee @ Darwin Council Office Meeting Room |
| 25/11/2026 | Wednesday - 10 AM | Finance Committee - @ Angurugu Council Office Meeting Room |
| 16/12/2026 | Wednesday - 10 AM | Credit Cards at ANZ are not flexible for regional council expenditure such as travel expenditure for Elected Members. NAB credit cards will remain during the transition to meet continued operations as they have minimal charges. Orders submitted for the CEO, Infrastructure Manager and 2 CSMs. Note: the resolution MOC 2026/53 requiring an amended resolution for the $40k limit is not correct according to the amount of credit cards required. An original amount for the facility of $40k when it would be indicative to reflect a $50k facility at minimum. The approved card delegations related to positions is currently listed at $75k and given the new organisational structure is submitted to the CEO at present. |
Special council meetings
From time to time, the Council may call a
Special Meeting to address a specific issue or urgent matter. The purpose of the meeting will be clearly stated in the official
Notice of Meeting, which will be made publicly available prior to the meeting date.
Agendas and Minutes
Accessing Council Documents
Agendas are published
at least three (3) business days before each Ordinary Meeting and are available for public review.
Minutes are published within 10 business days of a meeting and remain available on the Council’s website.
Minutes marked as ‘unconfirmed’ are official records of the meeting, pending confirmation at the next council meeting. These documents are still accessible to the public.