Finance and Governance Committee - 11 May 2026

Topics

• Council to consult on draft AI policy
  Georges River Council will put a draft Artificial Intelligence Policy on public exhibition for residents to comment on.
  Sets the rules for how the council may use AI in its services and decision-making processes.
• Budget review deferred to later council meeting
  Quarterly budget review was pushed to the 25 May 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting instead of being resolved now.
  Delays any budget-related decisions that could affect services, spending and community priorities.

Decisions

• Draft AI Policy placed on public exhibition
  Council was asked to endorse the newly developed draft Georges River Council Artificial Intelligence Policy for public consultation, exhibit it for at least 28 days, and receive a further report after exhibition.
  Residents will be able to review and comment on how Council intends to use artificial intelligence in its services and operations.
• Quarterly budget review deferred
  The Quarterly Budget Review Report for the period ending 31 March 2026 was deferred for consideration at the 25 May 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting.
  Any budget changes, funding adjustments or spending decisions affecting services will be considered later rather than at this meeting.

Discussion

• Investment report noted
  The Investment Report as at 31 March 2026 was received and noted.
  Provides oversight of Council’s investment position, which can affect financial stability and returns used to support services.
• Quarterly strategic property report noted
  Council received and noted the quarterly report on the commercial property portfolio for the period ending 31 March 2026.
  This relates to management of Council-owned property assets that can influence income and long-term planning.

Impacts

• A draft AI policy will be publicly exhibited for at least 28 days, giving residents a chance to provide feedback.
• The budget review was deferred, so any service or spending changes tied to that review will be decided later.

Places

• Georges River Council (local government area)
  Council-wide policy, budget, investment and property matters
• Hurstville (centre)
  Meeting location at Georges River Civic Centre
• Georges River Civic Centre (facility)
  Venue of the committee meeting

Next

• Place the draft AI Policy on public exhibition for at least 28 days
  Immediately following Council endorsement
• Provide a further report on the AI Policy after exhibition closes
  After the 28-day exhibition period
• Consider the Quarterly Budget Review Report at the 25 May 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting
  25 May 2026

Extract

MINUTES Finance and Governance Committee Monday, 11 May 2026 Dragon Room Georges River Civic Centre Hurstville Georges River Council - Minutes of Finance and Governance Committee Meeting - 11 May 2026 PRESENT COUNCIL MEMBERS The Mayor, Councillor Elise Borg, Councillor Christina Jamieson (Chair), Councillor Matthew Allison, Councillor Elaina Anzellotti, Councillor Oliver Dimoski, Councillor Thomas Gao, Councillor Gerard Hayes, Councillor Kathryn Landsberry, Councillor Nancy Liu, Councillor Peter Mahoney, Councillor Natalie Mort, Deputy Mayor, Councillor Sam Stratikopoulos, and Councillor Ben Wang. COUNCIL STAFF General Manager – David Tuxford, Director Assets and Infrastructure – Bryce Spel...