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Advisory committees
We have a number of internal and external advisory committees to support our Councillors in their decision making.
In addition to our Councillors and our 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 our Councillors and delegated officers.
Internal advisory committees
| Committee | Purpose | Councillor members |
|---|---|---|
| Waste Management Reference Group (WMRG) | To provide insights and feedback across a broad range of waste related matters to help inform and enhance the delivery of waste related services to the community. | Cr Gillies Cr Biggar Cr Sinfield Cr Gault |
| Kew Recreation Centre Steering Committee | To act as a sounding board for the project team during the redevelopment (planning, design, implementation and commissioning) of the Kew Recreation Centre. | Cr Parke Cr Stavrou Cr Sinfield Cr Gault |
| Canterbury Community Precinct Steering Committee | To provide advice and feedback on the coordination of various projects in Canterbury and the implementation of the Maling Road Place Plan. The Steering Committee also assist to identify emerging issues and opportunities associated with these projects. | Cr Watson Cr Addis Cr Hollingsworth |
| Civic Awards Assessment Panel | To assess nominations for the Boroondara Citizen of the Year, Boroondara Young Citizen of the Year, Boroondara Volunteer of the Year, and Boroondara Volunteer Program Innovation Award. | Cr Biggar Cr Sinfield Cr Parke |
| Transforming Boroondara Steering Committee | To monitor the progress of the Transforming Boroondara program against the delivery of the Program milestones and budget. To act as a sounding board for the Team responsible for the implementation and provide feedback throughout the course of the Program. | Cr Parke Cr Gillies Cr Stavrou Cr Addis Cr Hollingsworth |
| Glenferrie Precinct Development Plan Advisory Committee | The Glenferrie Precinct Development Plan Advisory Committee (GPDPAC) provides advice and feedback on the form, prioritisation and coordination of various projects in the Glenferrie Road Precinct area of Hawthorn and the implementation of Council’s plans for the precinct, including the Glenferrie Place Plan. The Committee will also assist to identify emerging issues and opportunities associated with these projects. | Cr Thompson Cr Biggar Cr Sinfield Cr Stavrou Cr Gault |
| Climate Action Plan Advisory Committee | To provide advice and support for the delivery of the Boroondara Climate Action Plan. | Cr Addis Cr Franco Cr Biggar Cr Gault Cr Stavrou |
| Cycling Advisory Committee | To discuss and seek feedback on current and future proposals regarding bicycle projects and initiatives. | Cr Biggar Cr Franco |
| Heritage Advisory Committee | To provide advice to Council on heritage matters including Boroondara’s natural, built and cultural heritage. | Cr Gillies Cr Hollingsworth Cr Sinfield Cr Gault |
| Gardiners Creek Masterplan Advisory Committee | To provide advice and support to the development and implementation of collaborative opportunities about the Gardiners Creek Corridor. | Cr Thompson Cr Biggar Cr Franco |
| Boroondara Reconciliation Advisory Committee | To oversee the development and implementation of the Boroondara Reconciliation Strategy (BRS). To provide feedback and advice to assist Council officers in relation to the development and implementation of the BRS after considering data, research and community inputs, firstly from the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation and then advice from external Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and individuals and local community agencies. | Cr Gillies Cr Thompson Cr Biggar Cr Stavrou Cr Franco |
| Camberwell Junction Precinct Advisory Committee (CJPAC) | To provide advice and feedback on the form, prioritisation and coordination of various projects in the Camberwell Junction area and the implementation of Council’s plans for the precinct, including the Camberwell Junction Place Vision and Plan. The Committee will also assist to identify emerging issues and opportunities associated with these projects. | Cr Gillies Cr Thompson Cr Watson Cr Stavrou Cr Franco |
| Kew Library Redevelopment Steering Committee | To act as a sounding board for the project team and provide feedback during the redevelopment (planning, design, implementation, and commissioning) of Kew Library. | Cr Stavrou Cr Gault Cr Sinfield Cr Thompson |
External advisory committees (including community members)
| Committee | Purpose | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Community Disability Advisory Committee | To advise Council on strategies for identifying and addressing disability access and inclusion issues within the City of Boroondara. | Council member: Cr Gillies Service providers and community members:
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| Boroondara Eisteddfod Advisory Committee | To provide feedback in determining the direction, planning and operation of the Boroondara Eisteddfod. | Council members:
Community representatives:
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| Boroondara Community Safety Advisory Committee | To foster a partnership approach to enhance safer communities by responding, and providing feedback and information on community safety issues of concern to the community. | Council members:
Community members:
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| Boroondara Public Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee | To provide feedback on current and emerging health and wellbeing issues and trends for all life stages. To provide advice on external stakeholder health and wellbeing projects, and opportunities for advocacy. | Council members:
Community members:
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| Marketplace Development Fund (MDF) | To advise and make recommendations to Council on the allocation of funds (raised by Rotary) to promote Camberwell on Sundays and associated infrastructure. | Council member: Cr Gillies Community members:
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| Boroondara Community Strengthening Grants Assessment Panel | To review officer assessments of applications received through the Annual Community Strengthening Grants and Boroondara Triennial Operational Grants categories and to provide feedback on officer recommendations. | Council members:
Community members:
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| Boroondara Arts Advisory Committee | To provide strategic advice to support the promotion and delivery of arts and cultural programs in Boroondara. | Council members:
Community members:
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External management committees and boards
| Committee or board | Purpose | Council member |
|---|---|---|
| The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) | To represent and advocate the interests of local government, lobby for a 'fairer deal' for councils, raise the sector's profile, ensure its long-term security and provide policy advice, strategic advice, capacity building programs and insurance services to local government. | Cr Franco |
| Metropolitan Waste Management Group Forum | Forum established to provide input into the Metropolitan Waste Management Group. | Cr Gault |
| Metropolitan Transport Forum | The Metropolitan Transport Forum (MTF) works towards effective, efficient and equitable transport in metropolitan Melbourne by providing a forum for debate, research and policy development, and sharing and disseminating information to improve transport choices. | Cr Franco |
| Eastern Alliance for Greenhouse Action | The Eastern Alliance for Greenhouse Action (EAGA) is a formal collaboration of eight Councils in Melbourne’s east, working together on regional programs that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and facilitate regional adaptation. | Cr Gault |
Partnership groups
| Partnership group | Purpose of the external group | Council member |
|---|---|---|
| Boroondara Family Violence Network | To provide a forum for planning and development of community awareness strategies addressing family violence in Boroondara. | Cr Gillies |
| Electrify Boroondara | To drive community action to reduce emissions by encouraging electrification. This will support Council achieve the aspirational community targets for emission reductions set in the Climate Action Plan. | Cr Hollingsworth Cr Biggar Cr Gault Cr Franco |
Other committees
| Committee | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Audit and Risk Committee | Oversees and monitors Council's effectiveness in carrying out its responsibilities for:
Learn more about this committee on our Audit and Risk Committee page. |
| CEO Employment and Remuneration 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. You can read the Instrument of delegation for the CEO Employment and Remuneration Committee PDF in the downloads section on this page for more information. |