The Minister for Planning constituted the Riverland Regional Assessment Panel, incorporating the areas of Berri Barmera Council, the Renmark Paringa Council, and the District Council of Loxton Waikerie, pursuant to the Planning Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 (the PDI Act). The Regional Assessment Panel commenced operations on 31 July 2020.

The following people have been appointed as members of the Riverland Regional Assessment Panel, in accordance with a Service Agreement between the Councils:

• Independent Presiding Member
  Mr Geoff Parsons
• Independent Members:
  Ms Julie Lewis
  Mr Michael Doherty
  Mr Stephen Smith
  Mr Grant Hewitt (deputy member)

Cr Andrew Kassebaum is the Elected Member appointed to the Panel until end December 2024, on behalf of the host, the Berri Barmera Council.

The Panel is a relevant authority for the purposes of Development Assessment in accordance with the PDI Act. The Panel in turn delegates some of its decision-making powers to the Regional Assessment Manager.

Committee Terms of Reference

Riverland Regional Assessment Panel - Terms of Reference

Agenda/Minutes

Riverland Regional Assessment Panel Meeting Procedures

Review of Assessment Manager's Decision