Council’s Ordinary meetings consist of all Councillors and have delegated authority to determine matters. The following Ordinary Meetings of Council have been adopted under Council’s Code of Meeting Practice Policy 1.3.
Council also has three special purpose committees, as listed below, which meet on an as required basis.
The above Ordinary Meetings and Special Purpose Committees adhere to Council’s Code of Meeting Practice Policy 1.3 and related legislation.
Advisory committees provide a mechanism by which interested persons can play an active role in the formulation of Council policy and practice. Advisory Committees are an important link in Council’s communication strategy with the community.
The primary aim of Advisory Committees is to provide a channel for direct community input into Council affairs on matters referred to the committee. Memberships consist of Councillor and community representatives. Council’s Advisory Committees are usually reviewed at each term of Council. There are presently 28 Advisory Committees.
Working groups are formed to assist in specialist matters that could arise from an Advisory Committee or in an area where Council has decided that community participation would benefit a particular project. Memberships consist of Councillor and community representatives. There are currently 11 working groups.
Under the Local Government Act 1993 Section 355 Council is able to delegate some of its functions to a committee of Council. Council uses this delegation and appoints community people to manage its facilities or functions through a committee of management.
The committees provide a mechanism by which interested persons can have an active role in the provision / management of Council facilities or services. This provides a two fold benefit by giving protection to the committee operating under the banner of Council, and by providing Council with assistance in the carrying out of its functions. Memberships consist of a Councillor and community representatives. There are presently 11 Section 355 Committees.
The following committees are established in accordance with legislation or Council Resolution and memberships consist of Councillor(s), Government Department and staff representatives.