Barossa Assessment Panel

The Barossa Assessment Panel (BAP) has been established as the "relevant authority" under the Planning Development & Infrastructure Act 2016. The BAP has its own Terms of Reference, Operating and Meeting Procedures, and makes decisions independently from the Council.

The Barossa Assessment Panel meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, with the exception of the November meeting which shall be held on the first Tuesday of the month. All meeting shall be held at The Barossa Council Chambers commencing at 5.00 pm.

Please note that all Barossa Assessment Panel meetings are recorded.

Members of the Panel are independent of Council as required by the law with one Council Member also appointed. Council manages the appointment or replacement of Panel members. Current Members of the Panel are:

• Geoff Parsons - Presiding Member
• Graham Burns - Independent Member
  
• Rachel Knuckey - Independent Member
• Sarah Elding - Independent Member
• Peter O'Dwyer - Deputy Independent Member
• Tony Hurn - Elected Member Representative

Members of the Barossa Assessment Panel are required to strictly adhere to the State Government's Code of Conduct.

Any complaints regarding an Assessment Panel Member's conduct are to be forwarded to the State Planning Commission. Further information regarding Assessment Panels can be found at the SA Planning Portal.

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