Advisory and other committees

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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

Committee	Purpose	Councillor members
Waste Management Reference Group	Guides development of waste management policies and practices across Boroondara.	Cr Biggar Cr Gault Cr Gillies Cr Sinfield
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 Cr Gault Cr Sinfield
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 Cr Hollingsworth Cr Watson
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 Addis Cr Thompson Cr Biggar Cr Gillies Cr Sinfield Cr Stavrou Cr Watson
Transforming Boroondara Steering Committee	Monitors the progress of the Transforming Boroondara 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 Cr Biggar Cr Gault Cr Gillies Cr Stavrou
Glenferrie Precinct Development Plan Advisory Committee	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 Biggar Cr Gault Cr Sinfield
Volunteer of the Year Advisory Group	Assists and provides feedback to officers in determining the Boroondara Volunteer of the Year	Cr Addis Cr Gillies Cr Sinfield Cr Watson
Boroondara Urban Design Awards	Determines the winners of various design awards within Boroondara.	Cr Gault Cr Hollingsworth Cr Thompson Cr Watson
Climate Action Plan Advisory Committee	Provides advice and support for the delivery of the Boroondara Climate Action Plan.	Cr Addis Cr Biggar Cr Franco Cr Gault Cr Hollingsworth Cr Thompson
Cycling Advisory Committee	Discusses and seeks feedback on current and future proposals regarding bicycle projects and initiatives.	Cr Biggar Cr Franco
Heritage Advisory Committee	Provides advice to Council on heritage matters including Boroondara’s natural, built and cultural heritage.	Cr Gillies Cr Hollingsworth Cr Sinfield
Gardiners Creek Masterplan Advisory Committee	Provides advice and support to the development and implementation of collaborative opportunities about the Gardiners Creek Corridor.	Cr Franco Cr Biggar Cr Thompson
Boroondara Reconciliation Advisory Committee	To oversee the development and implementation of the Boroondara Reconciliation Strategy (BRS).	Cr Biggar Cr Franco Cr Hollingsworth Cr Stavrou Cr Thompson
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.	Cr Gillies Cr Franco Cr Thompson Cr Watson

External advisory committees (including community members)

Committee	Purpose	Members
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 member: Cr Gillies Service providers and community members: Belmore School representative, Karen Overall Community representative, Ruth Hoffman Burke and Beyond representative, Martin Dignam Interchange Inner East representative, Marlon Gunatillake Swinburne University of Technology representative, Edwina Newham Villa Maria Catholic Homes representative, David Williamson YMCA representative, Darren Allen Jack Hall - Resident Rodney Harris - Resident Jeremy Long - Resident
Boroondara Eisteddfod Advisory Committee	Provides support to Council in presenting the Boroondara Eisteddfod.	Council member: Cr Watson Community representatives: Anne Gilby Doug Heywood OAM Dr Elizabeth Mitchell Dr Sharon Lierse Dr Yvonne Ho AM
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 Cr Sinfield Community members: Access Health and Community representative, Angela Ryan Boroondara Neighbourhood Watch representative, Suzanne Dunlop Metro Trains representative, Jacques Kisnorbo Metro Trains representative, Joseph Lerm State Gov, Dept of Justice and Community Safety representative, Tom Bell Swinburne University representative, Desma Smith Swinburne University representative, Rameeza Barnes Swinburne University representative, Jack Wallace Inspector Craig Pearson
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 members: Cr Addis Cr Biggar Community members: Access Health and Community representative, David Towl Department of Health and Human Services representative, Catriona Ross Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network representative, Naveen Yadav Inner East Primary Care Partnership representative, Bonnie Coogan BASScare representative, Janet Crago Women’s Health East representative, Vanessa Czeriawski YMCA representative, Sarah Harrington Swinburne University representative, Lucy McNichol Eastern Health representative, Gina Etienne North Balwyn Men's Shed, William Liew
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: Balwyn Rotary Club representative, Ken McQualter Camberwell Centre Association representative, Kerry Daly
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 Gillies Cr Watson Community members: Camcare representative, Jane Broadhead (Chief Executive Officer) Child First (Uniting) representative, Jenny Denham Community Health representative, Louise Rehe (Access Health and Community) Craig Family Centre representative, Shelley Bussell Department of Education & Training (DET) representative, Kirsty Bretel &/ Deb Hamshaw Early Intervention representative, Anne Muir (VillaMaria) Family Day Care representative, Anne Brooks ( bestchance) Long Day Care representative, Michelle Bartlett (Coordinator Greythorn Early Childhood Centre) Neighbourhood House representative, Mary Liston (Coordinator Bowen Street Family Centre) Parent Representative, Amelia Harris Parent Representative, Carmen Cappello Preschool Service Provider representative, Nicole Winks (Teacher at Boroondara Preschool ) Representative from Early Learning Association Victoria (ELAA)
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 Addis Cr Gillies Cr Watson Community members: Rotary Club of Balwyn representative, Ed Rayment Rotary Club of Balwyn representatives, Brian McGuinness
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 Cr Franco Cr Thompson Cr Watson Community members: Tony Lloyd Glenn Loughrey Michelle Neal Kate Mizrahi Carolyn Barnes

External management committees and boards

Committee or board	Purpose	Council member
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 Substitute - Cr Franco
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
Eastern Alliance for Greenhouse Action	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

Group	Purpose	Council member
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 Stavrou

Group

Purpose

Council member

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 Stavrou

Other committees

Committee	Purpose
Audit and Risk Committee	Oversees and monitors Council's effectiveness in carrying out its responsibilities for: accountable financial management good corporate governance maintaining a system of internal controls risk management fostering an ethical environment.
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. You can read the Instrument of delegation for the Management Performance review Committee (PDF) for more information.

Committee

Purpose

Audit and Risk Committee

Oversees and monitors Council's effectiveness in carrying out its responsibilities for:

accountable financial management
good corporate governance
maintaining a system of internal controls
risk management
fostering an ethical environment.

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. You can read the Instrument of delegation for the Management Performance review Committee (PDF) for more information.