Council, at its meeting on 24 October 2023, established the following Advisory Committees which directly assist Council in a function, project or issue. Elected members (Councillors) are appointed to these Committees as well as members of our community. In some cases representatives from government agencies are also appointed to Advisory Committees.
These Committees have no delegated authority and their meetings are not open to the public. Minutes of their meetings are provided to Councillors and any issues requiring Council decision are included in a Council meeting agenda for consideration.
Nominations are now open to become a community representative on the following Committees:
See below for nomination forms.
Access & Inclusion Advisory Committee
Section 28 of the Disability Services Act 1993 requires a ‘public authority’ to have a Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. The Plan must be reviewed from time to time but not more than 5 years since it was lodged with the Disability Commission. In addition, a local government must include a report regarding the implementation of its Disability Access and Inclusion Plan in its Annual Report.
The Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee provides advice to Council on the prioritisation of strategies and actions contained in the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan and the Age Friendly Communities Plan, reports to Council annually on the implementation of the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan and the Age Friendly Communities Plan and provides advice and input into the review of Council’s Disability Access and Inclusion Plan and the Age Friendly Communities Plan as part of the review process.
If you would like to nominate for this committee, please complete and return the nomination form.
Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee nomination form - Word
Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee nomination form - PDF
Audit Committee
It is a requirement of the Local Government Act 1995 for local governments to establish an Audit Committee.
The primary objective of the Audit Committee is to accept responsibility for the annual external audit and meet with the local government’s auditor (at least once in every year) so that Council can be satisfied with the performance of the local government in managing its financial affairs.
Bush Fire Advisory Committee
The establishment of the Bush Fires Advisory Committee is specifically for the ongoing task of providing advice to Council on all matters relating to bush fire control, prevention and management. This includes recommendations on annual firebreak requirements, review of firefighting/prevention practices, firefighting training, etc.
CEO Performance Review Committee
The CEO Performance Review Committee assists the Council in the annual review process of the CEO and the setting (and review) of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for the ensuing 12 month period that reflect the CEO’s personal performance and also that for the organisation as a whole.
Cultural Inclusion Advisory Committee
The purpose of the Cultural Inclusion Advisory Committee is to provide advice to Council on ways to:
- grow recognition and respect for all cultures
- develop and implement reconciliation actions and strategies
- facilitate the collection and sharing of information and stories about local culture and history including NAIDOC week events and Harmony Week activities and events
- identify, preserve and showcase significant local history and heritage including promotion of indigenous history.
If you would like to nominate for this committee, please complete and return the nomination form.
Cultural Inclusion Advisory Committee nomination form - Word
Cultural Inclusion Advisory Committee nomination form - PDF
Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC)
It is a requirement under the Emergency Management Act 2005 that the emergency management arrangements for the local district are maintained and that a LEMC be established.
The functions of a Local Emergency Management Committee, as prescribed in the Emergency Management regulations are:
- to advise and assist the local government in ensuring that local emergency management arrangements are established for its district
- to liaise with public authorities and other persons in the development, review and testing of local emergency management arrangements
- to carry out other emergency management activities as directed by the SEMC or prescribed by the regulations
The Shire’s Local Emergency Management Committee also advises Council on incident prevention and preparation, and assists in the management of recovery processes following an emergency event affecting the Shire.
Sustainability Advisory Committee
The primary role of SAC is developing a leadership role in the community and introducing incentives, initiatives and recommendations which can be introduced into the daily operations of the Shire, Policy setting process, Strategic Plans and Town Planning Schemes to :-
- Reduce the impacts on the natural environment
- Reduce the impacts on the climate
- Initiate sustainable management of resources
If you would like to nominate for this committee, please complete and return the nomination form.
Sustainability Advisory Committee nomination form - Word
Sustainability Advisory Committee nomination form - PDF
Trails Development Advisory Committee
The Trails Development Advisory Committee has been active in identifying and developing trails within the Shire, advocating on local trails development in regional and state forums as well as working with the Warren Blackwood Alliance member Councils in the development regional trails.
The Trails Development Advisory Committee provides advice and input into the prioritisation of strategies and actions contained in the Trails Plan, reports to Council annually on the implementation of the Trails Plan and provides advice and input into the review of Council’s Trails Plan as part of the review process.
If you would like to nominate for this committee, please complete and return the nomination form.
Trails Development Advisory Committee nomination form - Word
Trails Development Advisory Committee nomination form - PDF
Youth Services Advisory Committee
The Youth Services Advisory Committee was established in 2016 after adoption by Council of its Youth Plan.
The Youth Services Advisory Committee provides advice and input into the prioritisation of strategies and actions contained in the Youth Plan, reports to Council annually on the implementation of the Youth Plan and provides advice and input into the review of Council’s Youth Plan as part of the review process.
If you would like to nominate for this committee, please complete and return the nomination form.
Youth Services Advisory Committee nomination form - Word
Youth Services Advisory Committee nomination form - PDF