On this page:
- Advisory committees
- Internal Advisory Committees
- External Advisory Committees (including community members)
- External Management Committees and Boards
- Partnership groups
- Other Committees
Advisory committees
Council has a number of internal and external advisory committees to support our decision making.
In addition to Councillors and Council staff, external committee membership includes representatives from relevant stakeholder or interest groups and where appropriate, representatives from the community.
The purpose and membership structure of each advisory committee is set out in its terms of reference.
These committees are not decision-making bodies and do not carry executive authority, which remains with Council and delegated officers.
Internal advisory committees
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Committee |
Purpose |
Councillor members |
|---|---|---|
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Statutory Planning Advisory Committee (SPAC)
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Provides feedback to Council’s delegate to assist in the delegate’s decision making.
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Cr Parke |
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Budget Process Review Working Group (BPRWG) |
Provides feedback during the budget development period. |
Cr Thompson |
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Waste Management Reference Group |
Guides development of waste management policies and practices across Boroondara. |
Cr Gillies |
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Kew Recreation Centre Steering Committee |
Acts as a sounding board for the project team during the development (planning, design, implementation and commissioning) of the Kew Recreation Centre. |
Cr Stavrou |
| Canterbury Community Precinct Steering Committee | Acts as a sounding board for the project team during the redevelopment (planning, design, implementation and commissioning) of the Canterbury Community Precinct Centre |
Cr Addis |
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Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year Advisory Group |
Assists and provides feedback to Officers in determining the Boroondara Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year awards. |
Cr Thompson |
| Communications Committee | Acts as a reference point for the Communications Department on current and future advocacy, communications and engagement strategies, plans, products and service priorities. |
Cr Thompson |
| Boroondara Customer First Steering Committee | Monitors the progress of the Boroondara Customer First program against the delivery of the Program milestones and budget and act as a sounding board for the Team responsible for the implementation and provide feedback throughout the course of the Program. |
Cr Addis |
| Glenferrie Precinct Development Plan Advisory Committee |
Cr Biggar |
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| Volunteer of the Year Advisory Group | Assists and provides feedback to officers in determining the Boroondara Volunteer of the Year |
Cr Thompson |
| Boroondara Urban Design Awards |
Determines the winners of various design awards within Boroondara. |
Cr Hollingsworth Cr Gault Cr Watson |
| Climate Action Plan Advisory Committee | Cr Addis Cr Biggar Cr Franco Cr Gault Cr Stavrou Cr Thompson |
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| Cycling Advisory Committee | Cr Biggar Cr Franco |
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| Heritage Advisory Committee | Cr Addis Cr Franco Cr Gillies Cr Hollingsworth |
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| Gardiners Creek Masterplan Advisory Committee | Cr Franco Cr Biggar Cr Thompson |
External Advisory Committees (including community members)
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Committee |
Purpose |
Members |
|---|---|---|
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Community Disability Advisory Committee |
Advises Council on strategies for identifying and addressing disability access and inclusion issues within Boroondara. Also supports the implementation of actions in the Boroondara Disability Action Plan 2018-22. |
Council members Cr Biggar Service providers and community members
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Boroondara Eisteddfod Advisory Committee |
Provides support to Council in presenting the Boroondara Eisteddfod. |
Council member Cr Stavrou Community representatives
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Boroondara Community Safety Advisory Committee |
Fosters a partnership approach to enhance safer communities by responding to, and providing feedback and information on, community safety issues of concern to the community. |
Council members Cr Hollingsworth Community members
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Boroondara Public Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee |
Oversees the implementation and annual review/evaluation of the Boroondara Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017-21. Advises Council on current or emerging issues and trends for health and wellbeing. Provides input and feedback on policy, research and projects relating to health and wellbeing in Boroondara. |
Council member Cr Addis Community members
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Marketplace Development Fund (MDF) |
Determines on expenditure to promote Camberwell on Sundays, and associated infrastructure with funds raised by Rotary. |
Council member Cr Gillies Community members
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Boroondara Early Years Advisory Committee |
Provides information and feedback for Council on the provision of coordinated and responsive, quality early year services for families and children living, working or studying in Boroondara. |
Council members Cr Addis Community members
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Boroondara Community Strengthening Grants Assessment Panel |
Assesses applications received through the Annual Community Strengthening Grants and Triennial Operational Grants categories and recommends funding allocations to Council. |
Council members Cr Gillies Community members
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Boroondara Arts Advisory Committee |
Provides strategic advice to support Council’s efforts to promote, support and deliver arts in the community. |
Council members Cr Addis Community members
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Add Life to Your Years Advisory Committee |
Provides feedback to Council on issues that may influence policy, services and program developments for older people. |
Council members Cr Addis Community members
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Library Services Advisory Committee |
Provides feedback and representation of community views on policy, planning and projects relating to the Boroondara Library Service, and advises Council of current or emerging issues and trends related to library services. |
Council members Cr Parke Community representatives
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External management committees and boards
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Committee or board |
Purpose |
Council members |
|---|---|---|
| The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) | Represents and advocates the interests of local government, lobbies for a 'fairer deal' for councils, raises the sector's profile, ensures its long-term security and provides policy advice, strategic advice, capacity building programs and insurance services to local government. |
Cr Hollingsworth |
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Metropolitan Waste Management Group Forum |
A forum that provides input into the Metropolitan Waste Management Group. |
Cr Watson |
| Metropolitan Transport Forum | Works towards effective and equitable transport in metropolitan Melbourne. Promotes debate, research and policy development. Shares information to improve transport choices. | Cr Franco |
Partnership groups
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Group |
Purpose |
Council member |
|---|---|---|
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Boroondara Cares |
Acts as an advocate and focus to Rotary member clubs and other community groups to identify opportunities for beneficial programs and services within the City of Boroondara and to develop these for a variety of Rotary club programs. Note: meetings are organised and convened by Rotary. |
Cr Addis |
| Boroondara Family Violence Network |
Provides a forum for planning and developing community awareness strategies that address family violence. Note: meetings of the network are convened by the Chair, not Council. |
Cr Biggar |
Other committees
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Committee |
Purpose |
|---|---|
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Oversees and monitors Council's effectiveness in carrying out its responsibilities for:
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Management Performance Review Delegated Committee |
Chief Executive Officer performance review and management liaison. Council has delegated certain powers to the Management Performance review Committee by an instrument of delegation. View the Instrument of delegation for the Management Performance review Committee |