Decision-making at Council meetings is a democratic process which results in a majority vote of Elected Members and, from time to time, the public may be excluded from confidential parts of Council proceedings at Council meetings, which result in confidential decisions.

To ensure transparency in accordance with the Local Government Act 2019, Council conducts reviews of its confidential decisions to assess whether those decisions are able to be made publicly available.  

To view the register of released confidential decisions select the relevant meeting below.

2021

Meeting and Date	Item Number and Report Title	Decision
Ordinary Council 2 February 2021	Item 26.2 East Point Advisory Committee Establishment	RESOLUTION ORD 037/21 1.  THAT the report entitled East Point Reserve Advisory Committee Establishment be received and noted. 2. THAT Council approve the appointment of Serena Ragosta and Lorraine Corowa as community representatives to the East Point Reserve Advisory Committee. 3.  THAT Council appoint Alderman Mick Palmer to the East Point Reserve Advisory Committee for the period 10 February 2021 to 15 August 2021. 4.  THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 75 and 76 of the Local Government Act 2008 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution. 5.  THAT the decision be moved into the Open Minutes at the conclusion of the meeting.
Ordinary Council 2 February 2021	Item 26.4 Youth Advisory Committee - Appointment of Two Members	RESOLUTION ORD039/21 1.  THAT the report entitled Youth Advisory Committee - Appointment of Two Members be received and noted. 2.  THAT pursuant to Section 54 of the Local Government Act, Council appoint of Jorja Costello and Jemima Fernandes to the Youth Advisory Committee from 12 November 2020 to 12 November 2022. 3.  THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 75 and 76 of the Local Government Act 2008 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution. 4.  THAT the Decision be moved into the Open Minutes at the conclusion of the meeting.
Ordinary Council 16 March 2021	Item 26.1 Youth Advisory Committee - Appointment of Two Members	RESOLUTION ORD122/21 1.  THAT the report entitled Youth Advisory Committee - Appointment of Two Members be received and noted. 2.  THAT pursuant to Section 54 of the Local Government Act, Council appoint Henry Longden and Anneke Putri to the Youth Advisory Committee from 16 March 2021 to 16 March 2023. 3.  THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 75 and 76 of the Local Government Act 2008 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution. 4.  THAT the decision be moved into the Open Minutes at the conclusion of the meeting.
Ordinary Council 16 March 2021	Item 26.3 Reconciliation Action Plan Steering Committee - Appointment of Community Member	RESOLUTION ORD122/21 1.    THAT the report entitled Reconciliation Action Plan Steering Committee – Appointment of Community Member be received and noted. 2.   THAT pursuant to Section 54 of the Local Government Act, Council appoint David Parfitt to the Reconciliation Action Plan Steering Committee as a Community Member until December 2021. 3.     THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 75 and 76 of the Local Government Act 2008 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution. 4.      THAT this decision be moved into Open Minutes at the conclusion of the meeting.
Ordinary Council 16 March 2021	Item 26.3 Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee - Appointment of Community Member	RESOLUTION ORD124/21 1.   THAT the report entitled Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee – Appointment of Community Member be received and noted. 2.   THAT pursuant to Section 54 of the Local Government Act, Council appoint Callum Hooley to the Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee as a Community Member from 4 March 2021 to 30 June 2021. 3.    THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 75 and 76 of the Local Government Act 2008 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution. 4.    THAT the decision be moved into the Open at the conclusion of the meeting.
Ordinary Council 16 March 2021	Item 26.4 Place Names Committee Request	RESOLUTION ORD125/21 1.  THAT the report entitled Renaming Vesteys Beach to Bundilla Beach and Naming of Bundilla Creek, be received and noted. 2.  THAT Council move the confidential decision into open, following the joint announcement by the NT Government and City of Darwin.
Ordinary Council 16 March 2021	Item 26.11 Corporate Services Report - November 2020 to January 2021	RESOLUTION ORD131/21 1.  THAT the report entitled Corporate Services Report - November 2020 to January 2021 be received and noted. 2.  THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 75 and 76 of the Local Government Act 2008 and that the document remains confidential. 3.    THAT the decision be moved into the Open Minutes at the conclusion of the meeting.
Ordinary Council 16 March 2021	Item 28.1 Walkway Smart Gates	RESOLUTION ORD132/21 1. THAT the Chief Executive Officer through the Innovation Growth and Development Services and Community and Regulatory Services Department’s provide a report to Council regarding the installation of smart gates on Council walkways in the Northern Suburbs furthermore that the report address a pote 2.    THAT the decision be moved into open.
Ordinary Council 30 March 2021	Item 26.1 Youth Advisory Committee - Appointment of New Member	RESOLUTION ORD154/21 1.  THAT the report entitled Youth Advisory Committee - Appointment of New Member be received and noted. 2.  THAT pursuant to Section 54 of the Local Government Act, Council appoint Manoj Rajkumar to the Youth Advisory Committee from 30 March 2021 to 31 March 2023. 3.  THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 75 and 76 of the Local Government Act 2008 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution. 4.  THAT the Decision be moved into Open at the conclusion of the meeting.
Ordinary Council 30 March 2021	Item 26.5 Corporate Services Report - February 2021	RESOLUTION ORD158/21 1.   THAT the report entitled Corporate Services Report: February 2021 be received and noted. 2.   THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 75 and 76 of the Local Government Act 2008 and that the document remains confidential. 3.    THAT the decision be moved into the Open Minutes at the conclusion of the meeting.
Ordinary Council 30 March 2021	Item 26.7 Darwin City Dog Park Consultation Report	RESOLUTION ORD160/21 1.   THAT the report entitled Darwin City Dog Park Consultation Outcome be received and noted. 2.    THAT Council endorse Bundilla Beach as the proposed location for the Darwin City Dog Park. 3.    THAT an amount of $100,000 be referred to the 2021/2022 budget process for consideration to establish a dog park at Bundilla Beach. 4.   THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 75 and 76 of the Local Government Act 2008 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution. 5.    THAT the decision be moved into Open.
Ordinary Council 27 April 2021	Item 26.4 Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre Concept Design	RESOLUTION ORD223/21 1. THAT the report entitled Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre Concept Design be received and noted. 2. THAT the Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre Concept Design be endorsed for final detailed design.
Ordinary Council Meeting 11 May 2021	Item 26.2 Nightcliff Oval Canteen and Shade Structure	RESOLUTION ORD217/21 1.  THAT the report entitled Nightcliff Oval Canteen and Shade Structure be received and noted. 2.  THAT Council endorse the proposed design for a demountable canteen and hard shade structure at Nightcliff Oval, at Attachment 1 of the report entitled Nightcliff Oval Canteen and Shade Structure, subject to the following: (a) The technical specifications be to the satisfaction of Council’s Engineering & City Services Department. (b) Nightcliff Cricket Club develop a landscaping plan, including the planting of shade trees, to be approved by Council’s Parks Team, and implemented as part of this project. 3.  THAT Council officers write to the Nightcliff Sports Club requesting an updated Nightcliff Oval Masterplan be presented to Council for consideration, prior to the submission of any future funding applications for projects at Nightcliff Oval. 4.  THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 75 and 76 of the Local Government Act 2008 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution. 5.  THAT this decision be moved into Open at the conclusion of the meeting.
Special Council Meeting 18 May 2021	Item 9.1 Draft 2021/22 Municipal Plan (including the annual budget)	RESOLUTION  SPE217/21 1.   THAT the report entitled Draft 2020/21 Municipal Plan and Annual Budget be received and noted. 2.   THAT pursuant to Section 103 of the Local Government Act, the staffing plan approved by Council for the 2021/22 financial year be based on a total budget for employee costs of $37.5M and an approved establishment full time equivalent (FTE) of 378 staff, noting that short-term projects may temporarily change the number of staff actually employed. 3.   THAT Council endorse the Draft 2021/22 Municipal Plan incorporating the proposed 2021/22 Annual Budget, for the purpose of public consultation. 4.    THAT pursuant to Section 65 (2) of the Local Government Act, and Regulation 8 of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations, the decision, report and attachments, be held in-confidence until 10.30am Wednesday 19 May 2021 at which time the decision, report and attachments will be made public to media and on Council’s website.
Ordinary Council Meeting 25 May 2021	Item 26.2 Community Grants Program 2021/22 - Round 1	RESOLUTION ORD264/21 1. THAT the report entitled Community Grants Program 2021/22 - Round 1 be received and noted. 2. THAT Council approve the following 11 projects for funding in the Community Grants Program 2021/22 Round 1, for a total of $50,000: Organisation Project Title Amount Children's Integrated Management Services Ltd, Trading as Nightcliff Community Early Learning Centre Kitchen Garden Project $3,270 Fannie Bay History and Heritage Society History Mystery Tours - excursions into Darwin's past $1,490 Chinese Community of Northern Australia Incorporated Mid-Autumn Festival 2021 $5,000 MJD Foundation Ltd MJD Foundation - NAIDOC Week Event $5,000 Queensland Ballet Queensland Ballet Community Regional Tour $5,000 Tennis NT Community Tennis Celebration Day: International Day of Persons With Disabilities $1,702 The Scout Association of Australia Northern Territory Branch (1st Darwin Sea Scout Group) 2021 Aquafest - Scouts NT $7,000 Football Northern Territory New Flexible Women’s Football Programs $4,500 Clubhouse Territory Inc. Be-Inclusive Games Program (BIG) – 2021/22 - The Clubhouse Project – Community Hub supported by Clubhouse Territory and partners of the ‘Clubhouse Project’ $7,538 NT Writers’ Centre Inc. Graphic Novel Workshops for Darwin youth with Indigenous comic book artist Jonathon Saunders $5,500 Environment Centre NT Create from Waste Workshop Series $4,000 Total   $50,000 3. THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 75 and 76 of the Local Government Act 2008 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution. 4. THAT this decision be moved into Open at the conclusion of the meeting.
Ordinary Council Meeting 15 June 2021	Item 26.1 Youth Advisory Committee - Appointment of Two New Members	RESOLUTION ORD306/21 1.  THAT the report entitled Youth Advisory Committee - Appointment of Two New Members be received and noted. 2.  THAT pursuant to Section 54 of the Local Government Act, Council appoint Netra Gajmer and Anitha Selvma to the Youth Advisory Committee from 15 June 2021 to 30 June 2023. 3.  THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 75 and 76 of the Local Government Act 2008 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution. 4.  THAT the Decision be moved into Open at the conclusion of the meeting.
Ordinary Council Meeting 15 June 2021	Item 26.2 Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee – Appointment of Community Members	RESOLUTION ORD307/21 1.   THAT the report entitled Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee – Appointment of Community Members be received and noted. 2.   THAT Council reappoint the following six people as Community Members of the Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee for the term 1 July 2021 – 28 February 2022: ·    Brett Peebles ·    Martin Blakemore ·    Kyle Adams ·    Sara Braines-Mead ·    Lynne Strathie ·    Callum Hooley 3.    THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 75 and 76 of the Local Government Act 2008 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution. 4.    THAT this decision be moved into Open at the conclusion of the meeting.
Ordinary Council Meeting 15 June 2021	Item 26.3 Sister City Advisory Committee - Appointment of Chair	RESOLUTION ORD308/21 1.  THAT the report entitled the Sister City Advisory Committee - Appointment of Chair be received and noted. 2.  THAT Council appoints Vida Goodvach as the Chair of Sister City Committee of 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022 and Tony Miaoudis as the Deputy Chair of Sister City Committee from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022. 3.  THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 75 and 76 of the Local Government Act 2008 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution. 4.  THAT the Decision be moved into Open at the conclusion of the meeting.
Ordinary Council Meeting 07 December 2021	Item 26.2 Dragonfly Carpark Project Completion	RESOLUTION ORD482/21 1.       THAT the report entitled Dragonfly Carpark Project Completion be received and noted. 2.       THAT council approve the additional project costs incurred of $300,000.00 for design and consultative services listed above in attachment 1 and $10,460.00 for project supervision to be funded from the CBD Carparking Shortfall – Rate Levy Reserve. 3.       THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 118 of the Local Government Act 2019 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution.
Ordinary Council Meeting 13 July 2021	Item 26.8 Partnership with Hospitality NT	RESOLUTION ORD369/21 1.           THAT the report entitled Partnership with Hospitality NT be received and noted. 2.           THAT Council approves provision of $20,000 to Hospitality NT for a Gold partnership arrangement. 1.           THAT Council, pursuant to Section 40 of the Local Government Act 2019 delegates to the Chief Executive Officer the power to sign a partnership agreement with Hospitality NT. 2.           THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 99 of the Local Government Act 2019 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution. 3.           THAT this decision be moved into Open following signing of the partnership agreement.
Ordinary Council Meeting 13 July 2021	Item 26.5 Prospective Land Acqusition - Berrimah Industrial Estate	RESOLUTION ORD367/21 1.           THAT the report entitled Prospective Land Acquisition – Berrimah Industrial Estate be received and noted. 2.           THAT Council approve the purchase of Lots 7694 and 7695 Hundred of Bagot on the following terms: a)      THAT the land purchase price is set at $835,000 as the agreed value following independent valuations. b)      THAT the sale of land is conditional on a contamination test and certification of environmental compliance to City of Darwin’s satisfaction within 21 days of contract execution. c)      THAT City of Darwin’s legal fees and stamp duty are borne by the seller. 3.           THAT pursuant to Section 40 of the Local Government Act 2019, Council delegates to the Chief Executive Officer the power to finalise terms and conditions of the contract of purchase for Lots 7694 and 7695 Hundred of Bagot. 4.           THAT pursuant to Section 38 (2) of the Local Government Act 2019, Council authorises the affixing of the common seal to all documents associated with the purchase of Lots 7694 and 7695 Hundred of Bagot, and that this be attested by the signatures of the Chief Executive Officer and the Lord Mayor. 5.           THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 99 of the Local Government Act 2019 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution.
Ordinary Council Meeting 12 October 2021	Item 26.1 Risk Management and Audit Committee - Appointment of External Community Members	RESOLUTION ORD423/21 1.  THAT the report entitled Risk Management and Audit Committee – Appointment of External Community Members, be received and noted. 2.  THAT Ninad Sinkar, Sanja Hill and Shane Smith be endorsed as a Community Members of the Risk Management and Audit Committee. 3.  THAT Roland Chin be appointed as Chair of the Risk Management and Audit Committee. 4.  THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 118 of the Local Government Act 2019 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution. 5.  THAT should Council endorse the appointment of the Community Members, the Decision be moved into the Open Minutes at the conclusion of the meeting.
Ordinary Council Meeting 26 October 2021	Item 27.4 YourDarwin Initiative	RESOLUTION ORD475/21 1.       THAT the report entitled YourDarwin Initiative be received and noted. 2.       THAT Council support the use and operation of the YourDarwin platform. 3.       THAT this decision be moved into Open at completion of this confidential meeting.
Ordinary Council Meeting 30 November 2021	Item 26.3 Off Street Reserved Carparking	RESOLUTION ORD457/21 1.       THAT the report entitled ‘Off Street Reserved Carparking’ be received and noted. 2.       THAT Council endorses to reinstate off-street reserved permit parking to new customers in the Westlane Carpark and Dragonfly Carpark. 3.       THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 118 of the Local Government Act 2019 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution. 4.       THAT this decision be moved into Open once the communications plan has been launched and the permit parking is promoted and available. 5.       THAT a report be presented in June 2022 providing an update on the usage, revenue, and any potential impacts to other parking zones. Prices will be reviewed prior to the release of the next Municipal Plan which includes rates and charges.
Ordinary Council Meeting 30 November 2021	Item 26.5 Austin Lane/Spain Place signage options	RESOLUTION ORD459/21 1.       THAT the report entitled Austin Lane/Spain Place Signage Options be received and noted. 2.       THAT Council endorse for City of Darwin Officers to discuss preferential signage options with Northern Territory Government and businesses within the Austin Lane/Spain Place activity node, with the aim to seek funding as a new initiative for the 2022-23 financial year.
Ordinary Council Meeting 30 November 2021	Item 26.4 YMCA NT Pool Patron Access Management Proposal	RESOLUTION ORD458/21 1.       THAT the report entitled YMCA NT Pool Patron Access Management Proposal be received and noted. 2.       THAT a further report is provided to Council to present electronic and manual gate access options for Parap Pool for consideration in the 2022/2023 budget process.   3.       THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 118 of the Local Government Act 2019 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution. 4.       THAT this decision be moved into Open at the completion of this meeting.

2022

Meeting and Date	Item Number and Report Title	Decision
Ordinary Council Meeting 01 February 2022	Item 27.1 On and Off-Street Parking Reserve	RESOLUTION ORD049/22 1.       THAT the report entitled ‘On & Off-Street Parking Reserve’ be received and noted. 2.       THAT Council, at the upcoming budget deliberations, consider the setting of a sustainable level of parking fees, including a year-on year increase to match demand of the Reserve. 3.       THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 118 of the Local Government Act 2019 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution.
Ordinary Council Meeting 01 February 2022	Item 26.4 Endorsement Building Better Regions Fund Round 6 Application	RESOLUTION ORD046/22 1.       THAT the report entitled endorsement Building Better Regions Fund Round 6 Application be received and noted. 2.       THAT Council endorse an amended Building Better Regions Fund Application be submitted to Round 6, due 10 February 2022; Furthermore that amendments to the submission relate to advice received from Deloitte Australia’s Advisory and any other changes required to fit the criteria for Round 6. 3.       THAT Council, pursuant to Section 40 (2) of the Local Government Act 2019 delegates to the Chief Executive Officer the power to submit the amended Building Better Regions Fund Application, on or before 10 February 2022. 4.       THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 118 of the Local Government Act 2019 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution. 5.       THAT this decision be moved into Open at the next review of Confidential resolutions.
Ordinary Council Meeting 01 February 2022	Item 26.1 Neuron Agreement Six Month Extension	RESOLUTION ORD043/22 1.       THAT the report entitled Neuron agreement six month extension be received and noted. 2.       THAT Council endorse a six month extension to the Neuron operating agreement. 3.       THAT Council, pursuant to Section 40 (2) of the Local Government Act 2019 delegates to the Chief Executive Officer the power to negotiate the terms for the provision of Neuron e-bikes and scooters within the City of Darwin Municipality for an additional six months. 4.       THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 118 of the Local Government Act 2019 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution.
Ordinary Council Meeting 01 February 2022	Item 26.3 2022/23 Budget Development	RESOLUTION ORD045/22 1.       THAT the report entitled 2022/23 Budget Development be received and noted. 2.       THAT Council endorse the Draft Budget Assumptions 2022/2023 budget development provided at Attachment 1. 3.       THAT Council endorse the Council Budget Timetable 2022/2023 provided at Attachment 2. 4.       THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 118 of the Local Government Act 2019 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution.
Ordinary Council Meeting 22 February 2022	Item 26.2 Better Suburbs Program Carry Forwards	RESOLUTION ORD092/22 1.       THAT the report entitled Better Suburbs Program Early Carry Forward Project Nominations be received and noted. 2.       THAT Council endorse the funding variations identified within Attachment B of the report entitled Better Suburbs Program Carry Forwards to be included in the 2021/22 Second Quarter budget review. 3.       THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 118 of the Local Government Act 2019 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution. 5.       THAT this decision be moved into Open upon endorsement of the recommendations as identified in the report entitled Better Suburbs Program Early Carry Forward Project Nominations.
Ordinary Council Meeting 22 February 2022	Item 26.1 Darwin Entertainment Centre - Office Refurbishment and Amphitheatre Business Case Funding Requests	RESOLUTION ORD091/22 1.       THAT the report entitled Darwin Entertainment Centre Office Refurbishment and Amphitheatre Business Case Funding Request be received and noted. 2.       THAT Council refer an amount of $1.5M to the 2022/23 budget process to consider the request from Darwin Entertainment Centre regarding office refurbishment. 3.       THAT Council refer an amount of $75,000 to the 2022/23 budget process to consider the request from Darwin Entertainment Centre regarding developing a business case for the Amphitheatre. 4.       THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 118 of the Local Government Act 2019 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution. 5.       THAT this decision be moved into Open at the conclusion of the meeting.
Ordinary Council Meeting 15 March 2022	Item 26.1 Customer Request Management (CRM) System	RESOLUTION ORD130/22 1.       THAT the report entitled Customer Request Management (CRM) System be received and noted. 2.       THAT Council refer an amount of $482,000 to the 2022/23 budget process for consideration to fund a Customer Request Management (CRM) System, including an installation consultant resource, and refer an ongoing amount of $220,000 per annum to future budgets. 3.       THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 118 of the Local Government Act 2019 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution.
Ordinary Council Meeting 29 March 2022	Item 26.1 Road Opening - Garramilla Boulevard	RESOLUTION ORD157/22 1.       THAT the report entitled Road Opening – Garramilla Boulevard be received and noted. 2.       THAT Council endorse the opening of a portion of Garramilla Boulevard road reserve as outlined in this report. 3.       THAT Council proceeds to undertake community and public consultation on the road opening proposal in accordance with regulation 18 of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations. 4.       THAT a further report be provided to Council on the outcomes of the community and public consultation in order to provide a further resolution to proceed or not with the road opening proposal.
Ordinary Council Meeting 17 May 2022	Item 26.3 Neuron Expansion	RESOLUTION ORD255/22 1.       THAT the report entitled Neuron Expansion be received and noted. 2.       THAT Council provide in-principle support of an expansion area of the Neuron scooters trial, to Casuarina, Nightcliff and Parap/Fannie Bay. 3.       THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 118 of the Local Government Act 2019 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution.