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Section 355 Committees and Boards of Management

There are 10 Section 355 Committees and three Boards of Management that manage some of Byron Shire Council's community facilities.

The information here is provided to help committees with their work and includes minutes of meetings.

Bangalow A&I Hall Section 355 Board of Management

Address: Station Street, Bangalow

Bookings/Enquiries: Brian Warrick 0427 157 565

Terms of Reference

To provide short and long-term strategic marketing direction for the Hall.
To maximise income and promote optimum usage of the Hall.
To ensure compliance with council policies and all relevant legislation.
To provide recommendations to Council for function improvements and/or upgrades to the Hall.
To source and secure grant funding opportunities for Council's consideration.
To plan and undertake fund raising activities as required.
To develop procedures for equity of access to the Hall for the local community.
To strive for a "break-even" or profitable annual financial position (after all operational, short and long-term maintenance, building insurance and paid venue coordinator costs).
In consultation with the Venue Coordinator:
- care for and maintain the venue;
- ensure the safety of the patrons, contractors and volunteers of the Hall;
- ensure compliance with Council's adopted fees and charges, Occupational Health and Safety, Place of Public Entertainment and other legislation relevant to the operations of the Venue.

Board of Management Membership

Councillor Representative(s):

Cr Cate Coorey

Community Representatives:

Roland Dickson - Vice Chair
Peta Heeson - Treasurer
Tony Heeson - Chair
Don Osborne - Secretary
Michael Dowd
John Hudson
Becky Buckwell
Anouska Gammon

Board of Management Meets: 2nd Wednesday of each month

Byron Shire Council Staff Contact: Community Development 02 6626 7000

Previous Meeting Minutes

10 March 2021(PDF, 91KB)

10 February 2021(PDF, 91KB)

9 December 2020(PDF, 90KB)

11 November 2020 - no quorum

Bangalow Parks (Bangalow Showground) Section 355 Management Committee

Address: Market St, Bangalow

Bookings/Enquiries: Shane Olive 02 6687 1035

Web Address: www.bangalowmarket.com.au/showground

Terms of Reference

To maximise income and promote optimum usage of the Showground facilities.
To care for and maintain the facility, through responsible day to day management.
To ensure the safety of the patrons, contractors and volunteers at the Showground.
To provide short and long-term strategic marketing direction for the Showground.
To ensure compliance with Council policies and all relevant legislation.
To ensure compliance with Council's adopted fees and charges, Work, Health and Safety and other legislation relevant to the operations of the facility.
To provide recommendations to Council for function improvements and/or upgrades to the facilities.
To source and secure grant funding opportunities for Council's consideration.
To plan and undertake fund raising activities as required.
To develop procedures for equity of access to the facilities for the local community.
To ensure that negative impacts on the environment and neighbours are minimised.
To strive for a "break-even" or profitable annual financial position (after all operational, short and long-term maintenance, building insurance and other costs).

Management Committee Membership

Councillor Representative(s):

Cr Simon Richardson

Community Representatives:

Toni Appleton
Ian Grissell
Murray Hand - Secretary
Peter Hill - Deputy Chair (representing Bangalow Pony Club)
Stephen Jarrett (representing Bangalow Show Society)
Neville Maloney - Treasurer (representing Bangalow Market)
Michael Omeara (representing Bangalow Show Society)
Jed Patterson (representing Polocrosse)
Richard Millyard

Management Committee meets: 3rd Monday of the month

Byron Shire Council staff contact: Community Development 02 6626 7000

Previous Meeting Minutes

15 March 2021(PDF, 47KB)

15 February 2021(PDF, 50KB)

21 December 2020(PDF, 44KB)

16 November 2020(PDF, 45KB)

19 October 2020(PDF, 49KB)

21 September 2020(PDF, 47KB)

17 August 2020(PDF, 47KB)

20 July 2020(PDF, 47KB)

29 June 2020(PDF, 56KB)

4 May 2020(PDF, 44KB)

9 March 2020(PDF, 55KB)

17 February 2020(PDF, 47KB)

20 January 2020(PDF, 47KB)

16 December 2019(PDF, 47KB)

25 November 2019(PDF, 48KB)

12 October 2019(PDF, 46KB)

16 September 2019(PDF, 44KB)

26 August 2019(PDF, 47KB)

15 July 2019(PDF, 48KB)

17 June 2019(PDF, 61KB)

20 May 2019(PDF, 48KB)

15 April 2019(PDF, 45KB)

25 March 2019(PDF, 48KB)

18 February 2019(PDF, 61KB)

21 January 2019(PDF, 49KB)

17 December 2018(PDF, 46KB)

19 November 2018(PDF, 46KB)

22 October 2018(PDF, 47KB)

20 August 2018(PDF, 49KB)

16 July 2018(PDF, 47KB)

18 June 2018(PDF, 46KB)

21 May 2018(PDF, 46KB)

16 April 2018(PDF, 50KB)

19 March 2018(PDF, 59KB)

19 February 2018(PDF, 72KB)

18 December 2017(PDF, 61KB)

16 October 2017(PDF, 16KB)

18 September 2017(PDF, 23KB)

21 August 2017(PDF, 14KB)

17 July 2017(PDF, 25KB)

15 May 2017(PDF, 58KB)

17 April 2017(PDF, 67KB)

20 March 2017(PDF, 72KB)

21 February 2017(PDF, 18KB)

21 February 2017(PDF, 73KB) (Annual General Meeting)

20 December 2016(PDF, 78KB)

Brunswick Heads Memorial Hall Section 355 Management Committee

Address: 22 Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads

Bookings/Enquiries: Brunswick Heads Visitor Centre 02 6685 1002 admin@brunswickheads.org.au

Terms of Reference

To maximise income and promote optimum usage of the Hall.
To care for and maintain the facility, through responsible day to day management.
To ensure the safety of the patrons, contractors and volunteers at the Hall.
To provide short and long-term strategic marketing direction for the Hall.
To ensure compliance with Council policies and all relevant legislation.
To ensure compliance with Council's adopted fees and charges, Work, Health and Safety and other legislation relevant to the operations of the facility.
To provide recommendations to Council for function improvements and/or upgrades to the facilities.
To source and secure grant funding opportunities for Council's consideration.
To plan and undertake fund raising activities as required.
To develop procedures for equity of access to the facilities for the local community.
To ensure that negative impacts on the environment and neighbours are minimised.
To strive for a "break-even" or profitable annual financial position (after all operational, short and long-term maintenance, building insurance and other costs).

Management Committee Membership

Councillor Representative(s):

Cr Michael Lyon

Community Representatives:

Trudy Ashworth - Chair
Melinda Bennett - Bookings
Ann Burnett
Marj Trimble
Leah Schinagl
Dianne Burke
Paul Brennan - Treasurer
Annette Duffield
Philip Channells - Secretary

Management Committee meets: 1st Tuesday every second month

Byron Shire Council staff contact: Community Development 02 6626 7000

Previous Meeting Minutes

16 March 2021(PDF, 84KB)

13 October 2020(PDF, 96KB)

11 August 2020(PDF, 92KB)

12 June 2020(PDF, 94KB)

18 February 2020(PDF, 114KB)

3 December 2019(PDF, 83KB)

1 October 2019(PDF, 86KB)

6 August 2019(PDF, 86KB)

9 July 2019(PDF, 61KB)

14 May 2019(PDF, 61KB)

18 February 2019(PDF, 19KB)

13 November 2018(PDF, 40KB)

7 August 2018(PDF, 34KB)

4 December 2017(PDF, 59KB)

3 October 2017(PDF, 31KB)

6 June 2017(PDF, 41KB)

7 February 2017(PDF, 31KB)

21 December 2016(PDF, 19KB)

Brunswick Valley Community Centre Section 355 Management Committee

Address: 42 South Beach Rd, Brunswick Heads

Bookings/Enquiries: Fran Leske 02 6685 1498 brunsvalleycommunitycentre@gmail.com

Terms of Reference

To maximise income and promote optimum usage of the Centre.
To care for and maintain the facility, through responsible day to day management.
To ensure the safety of the patrons, contractors and volunteers at the Centre.
To provide short and long-term strategic marketing direction for the Centre.
To ensure compliance with Council policies and all relevant legislation.
To ensure compliance with Council's adopted fees and charges, Work, Health and Safety and other legislation relevant to the operations of the facility.
To provide recommendations to Council for function improvements and/or upgrades to the facilities.
To source and secure grant funding opportunities for Council's consideration.
To plan and undertake fund raising activities as required.
To develop procedures for equity of access to the facilities for the local community.
To ensure that negative impacts on the environment and neighbours are minimised.
To strive for a "break-even" or profitable annual financial position (after all operational, short and long-term maintenance, building insurance and other costs).

Management Committee Membership

Councillor Representative(s):

Cr Jeannette Martin

Community Representatives

Fran Leske - Bookings/ Secretary/ Assistant Treasurer (representing Brunswick Valley Meals on Wheels Service)
Jenny Moore - Treasurer/ Assistant Secretary
Colin Monroe
Elizabeth Jackson (representing Liberation Larder)
Peter Devine (representing Byron Shire Respite Service Inc)

Management Committee meets: 2nd Friday of every second month

Byron Shire Council staff contact: Community Development 02 6626 7000

Previous Meeting Minutes

12 February 2021(PDF, 108KB)

13 November 2020(PDF, 106KB)

14 August 2020(PDF, 106KB)

12 June 2020(PDF, 94KB)

14 February 2020(PDF, 108KB)

13 December 2019(PDF, 115KB)

9 October 2019(PDF, 111KB)

9 August 2019(PDF, 109KB)

14 June 2019(PDF, 78KB)

12 April 2019(PDF, 89KB)

14 December 2018(PDF, 89KB)

10 August 2018(PDF, 102KB)

13 April 2018(PDF, 91KB)

9 February 2018(PDF, 24KB)

24 November 2017(PDF, 22KB)

9 June 2017(PDF, 23KB)

7 April 2017(PDF, 23KB)

10 February 2017(PDF, 22KB)

9 December 2016(PDF, 62KB)

Durrumbul Community Centre Section 355 Management Committee

Address: 16 Mud Brick Lane (off Coopers Lane) Main Arm 2482

Bookings/Enquiries: Ingrid 02 6684 5294 bookings@durrumbulhall.org

Durrumbul Hall website

Terms of Reference

To maximise income and promote optimum usage of the Hall and its surrounds.
To care for and maintain the facility, through responsible day to day management.
To ensure the safety of the patrons, contractors and volunteers at the Hall and surrounds.
To provide short and long-term strategic marketing direction for the Hall and surrounds.
To ensure compliance with Council policies and all relevant legislation.
To ensure compliance with Council's adopted fees and charges, Work, Health and Safety and other legislation relevant to the operations of the facility.
To provide recommendations to Council for function improvements and/or upgrades to the facilities.
To source and secure grant funding opportunities for Council's consideration.
To plan and undertake fund raising activities as required.
To develop procedures for equity of access to the facilities for the local community.
To ensure that negative impacts on the environment and neighbours are minimised.
To strive for a "break-even" or profitable annual financial position (after all operational, short and long-term maintenance, building insurance and other costs).

Management Committee Membership

Councillor Representative(s):

Cr Jeannette Martin

Community Representatives:

Rommel Albanese
Robin Buckley
Duncan Dey - Secretary/ Treasurer
Wayne Smith - Maintenance
Liz Elliott
Ewan Willis
Amber Cordell-Mollet - Chair

Management Committee meets: 2nd Wednesday every second month

Byron Shire Council staff contact: Community Development 02 6626 7000

Previous Meeting Minutes

Lone Goat Gallery Section 355 Board of Management

Please note the Gallery is closed until further notice

Address: Byron Bay Library building, Corner of Lawson & Middleton Streets, Byron Bay

Bookings/Enquiries: Melitta Firth email lonegoatgallery@byron.nsw.gov.au

Lone Goat Gallery website

Terms of Reference

To provide short and long-term strategic marketing direction for the Gallery.
To maximise income and promote optimum usage of the Gallery.
To ensure compliance with Council policies and all relevant legislation.
To provide recommendations to Council for function improvements and/or upgrades to the Gallery.
To source and secure grant funding opportunities for Council's consideration.
To plan and undertake fund raising activities as required.
To develop procedures for equity of access to the Gallery for the local community.
To ensure that negative impacts on the environment and neighbours are minimised.
To strive for a "break-even" or profitable annual financial position (after all operational, short and long-term maintenance, building insurance and paid gallery coordinator costs).
In consultation with the Gallery Coordinator:
- care for and maintain the venue;
- ensure the safety of the patrons, contractors and volunteers of the Gallery;
- ensure compliance with Council's adopted fees and charges, Work, Health and Safety and other legislation relevant to the operations of the Gallery.

The Lone Goat Gallery have a Strategic Plan which can be downloaded from here(PDF, 3MB) .

Board of Management Membership

Councillor representatives

Cr Michael Lyon
Cr Simon Richardson (alternate)

Community representatives

Faye Dorczak - Secretary
Maureen Lightfoot - Treasurer
Denise Napier - Chair
John Hertzberg
Liz Marshall
Isabel Studer

Board of Management Meets: 2nd Monday of the month

Byron Shire Council Staff Contact: Community Development 02 6626 7000

Previous Meeting Minutes

Marvell Hall Byron Bay Section 355 Management Committee

Address: 37 Marvell St, Byron Bay

Bookings/Enquiries: Margaret 0412 665 985 marg@margrob.com

Terms of Reference

To maximise income and promote optimum usage of the Hall.
To care for and maintain the facility, through responsible day to day management.
To ensure the safety of the patrons, contractors and volunteers at the Hall.
To provide short and long-term strategic marketing direction for the Hall.
To ensure compliance with Council policies and all relevant legislation.
To ensure compliance with Council's adopted fees and charges, Work, Health and Safety and other legislation relevant to the operations of the facility.
To provide recommendations to Council for function improvements and/or upgrades to the facilities.
To source and secure grant funding opportunities for Council's consideration.
To plan and undertake fund raising activities as required.
To develop procedures for equity of access to the facilities for the local community.
To ensure that negative impacts on the environment and neighbours are minimised.
To strive for a "break-even" or profitable annual financial position (after all operational, short and long-term maintenance, building insurance and other costs).

Management Committee Membership

Councillor Representative(s):

Cr Cate Coorey
Cr Jan Hackett (alternate)

Community Representatives:

Caroline Lloyd - Chair
Margaret Robertson - Bookings
Maureen Lightfoot - Treasurer
Cate Bailey

Management Committee meets: 3rd Wednesday of the month

Byron Shire Council staff contact: Community Development 02 6626 7000

Previous Meeting Minutes

18 November 2020(PDF, 34KB)

9 September 2020(PDF, 89KB)

24 June 2020(PDF, 118KB)

11 December 2019(PDF, 103KB)

11 December 2019 AGM(PDF, 78KB)

9 October 2019(PDF, 112KB)

21 August 2019(PDF, 92KB)

11 July 2019(PDF, 189KB)

15 May 2019(PDF, 127KB)

10 April 2019(PDF, 89KB)

20 February 2019(PDF, 119KB)

30 January 2019(PDF, 96KB)

21 November 2018(PDF, 94KB)

24 October 2018(PDF, 96KB)

19 September 2018(PDF, 109KB)

22 August 2018(PDF, 93KB)

25 July 2018(PDF, 116KB)

25 July 2018 - AGM(PDF, 65KB)

13 June 2018(PDF, 98KB)

9 May 2018(PDF, 77KB)

20 April 2018(PDF, 99KB)

21 March 2018(PDF, 105KB)

14 February 2018(PDF, 107KB)

13 December 2017(PDF, 91KB)

15 November 2017(PDF, 104KB)

18 October 2017(PDF, 91KB)

20 September 2017(PDF, 111KB)

16 August 2017(PDF, 92KB)

19 July 2017(PDF, 120KB)

7 June 2017(PDF, 86KB)

19 April 2017(PDF, 105KB)

15 March 2017(PDF, 120KB)

15 February 2017(PDF, 273KB)

25 January 2017(PDF, 114KB)

17 January 2017(PDF, 135KB)

21 December 2016(PDF, 33KB)

Mullumbimby Civic Hall Section 355 Board of Management

Address: 55 Dalley Street, (P.O. Box 539) Mullumbimby

Bookings/ Enquiries: Heather Rose, Venue Coordinator 0488 609 774 bookings@mullumcivic.com

Website: www.mullumcivic.com

Terms of Reference

To provide short and long-term strategic marketing direction for the Hall.
To maximise income and promote optimum usage of the Hall.
To ensure compliance with Council policies and all relevant legislation.
To provide recommendations to Council for function improvements and/or upgrades to the Hall.
To source and secure grant funding opportunities for Council's consideration.
To plan and undertake fund raising activities as required.
To develop procedures for equity of access to the Hall for the local community.
To ensure that negative impacts on the environment and neighbours are minimised.
To strive for a "break-even" or profitable annual financial position (after all operational, short and long-term maintenance, building insurance and paid venue coordinator costs).
In consultation with the Venue Coordinator:
- care for and maintain the venue;
- ensure the safety of the patrons, contractors and volunteers of the Hall;
- ensure compliance with Council's adopted fees and charges, Work, Health and Safety and other legislation relevant to the operations of the Venue.

Board of Management Membership

Councillor/s:

Cr Jeannette Martin
Cr Michael Lyon (alternate)

Community Members:

John Dorczak
Sam Fell - Secretary
Maureen Lightfoot - Treasurer
Anthony Reardon

Board of Management Meets: 2nd Wednesday of the month

Byron Shire Council Staff Contact: Community Development 02 6626 7000

Previous Meeting Minutes

9 December 2020(PDF, 44KB)

14 October 2020(PDF, 137KB)

11 December 2019(PDF, 23KB)

9 October 2019(PDF, 54KB)

14 August 2019(PDF, 50KB)

12 June 2019(PDF, 49KB)

13 March 2019(PDF, 64KB)

12 December 2018(PDF, 42KB)

10 October 2018(PDF, 87KB)

9 May 2018(PDF, 52KB)

14 March 2018(PDF, 73KB)

7 February 2018(PDF, 81KB)

6 December 2017(PDF, 75KB)

11 October 2017(PDF, 77KB)

26 July 2017(PDF, 76KB)

17 May 2017(PDF, 77KB)

5 April 2017(PDF, 74KB)

2 March 2017(PDF, 76KB)

14 December 2016(PDF, 30KB)

Ocean Shores Community Centre Section 355 Management Committee

Address: 55 Rajah Road, Ocean Shores

Bookings/ Enquiries: 0498 999 106 bookings@oceanshorescommunitycentre.org.au

Website: www.oceanshorescommunitycentre.org.au

Terms of Reference

To maximise income and promote optimum usage of the Hall.
To care for and maintain the facility, through responsible day to day management.
To ensure the safety of the patrons, contractors and volunteers at the Hall.
To provide short and long-term strategic marketing direction for the Hall.
To ensure compliance with Council policies and all relevant legislation.
To ensure compliance with Council's adopted fees and charges, Work, Health and Safety and other legislation relevant to the operations of the facility.
To provide recommendations to Council for function improvements and/or upgrades to the facilities.
To source and secure grant funding opportunities for Council's consideration.
To plan and undertake fund raising activities as required.
To develop procedures for equity of access to the facilities for the local community.
To ensure that negative impacts on the environment and neighbours are minimised.
To strive for a "break-even" or profitable annual financial position (after all operational, short and long-term maintenance, building insurance and other costs).

Management Committee Membership

Councillor/s:

Cr Michael Lyon
Cr Cate Coorey (alternate)

Community Members:

Susan Cubis - Secretary
Gail Fuller - Chair
Wendy Smith - Treasurer
Trudy Ashworth - Bookings

Management Committee meets: 1st Monday every second month

Byron Shire Council staff contact: Community Development 02 6626 7000

Previous Meeting Minutes

16 November 2020(PDF, 60KB)

21 September 2020(PDF, 98KB)

15 June 2020(PDF, 100KB)

2 March 2020(PDF, 81KB)

2 December 2019(PDF, 63KB)

22 October 2019(PDF, 63KB)

4 June 2019(PDF, 65KB)

4 March 2019(PDF, 83KB)

27 November 2018(PDF, 63KB)

12 September 2018(PDF, 61KB)

5 June 2018(PDF, 90KB)

19 March 2018(PDF, 65KB)

27 November 2017(PDF, 22KB)

25 September 2017(PDF, 23KB)

28 August 2017(PDF, 105KB)

24 July 2017(PDF, 24KB)

19 June 2017(PDF, 23KB)

29 May 2017(PDF, 74KB)

24 April 2017(PDF, 2MB)

20 March 2017(PDF, 249KB)

20 February 2017(PDF, 128KB)

7 February 2017(PDF, 76KB)

23 January 2017(PDF, 79KB)

7 December 2016(PDF, 28KB)

South Golden Beach Hall Section 355 Management Committee

Address: 2 Helen Street, South Golden Beach

Postal Address: PO Box 11, New Brighton NSW 2483

Bookings/ Enquiries: General Enquiries (Email preferred) s outhgoldenhall@gmail.com

Website: www.sgbhall.com

Terms of Reference

To maximise income and promote optimum usage of the Centre.
To care for and maintain the facility, through responsible day to day management.
To ensure the safety of the patrons, contractors and volunteers at the Centre.
To provide short and long-term strategic marketing direction for the Centre.
To ensure compliance with Council policies and all relevant legislation.
To ensure compliance with Council's adopted fees and charges, Work, Health and Safety and other legislation relevant to the operations of the facility.
To provide recommendations to Council for function improvements and/or upgrades to the facilities.
To source and secure grant funding opportunities for Council's consideration.
To plan and undertake fund raising activities as required.
To develop procedures for equity of access to the facilities for the local community.
To ensure that negative impacts on the environment and neighbours are minimised.
To strive for a "break-even" or profitable annual financial position (after all operational, short and long-term maintenance, building insurance and other costs).

Management Committee Membership

Councillor/s:

Cr Basil Cameron
Cr Sarah Ndiaye (alternate)

Community Members:

Lotje Boer - Secretary
Maureen Lightfoot - Treasurer
Lydia Burth-Weir - Bookings Officer
Louisa Miller - Chairperson

Management Committee Meets: 2nd Tuesday of the month

Byron Shire Council Staff Contact: Community Development 02 6626 7000

Previous Meeting Minutes

Suffolk Park Community Hall Section 355 Management Committee

Address: Cnr Clifford and Alcorn Streets, Suffolk Park

Bookings/ Enquiries: 0429 466 260 suffolkparkhall@gmail.com

Terms of Reference

To maximise income and promote optimum usage of the Hall.
To care for and maintain the facility, through responsible day to day management.
To ensure the safety of the patrons, contractors and volunteers at the Hall.
To provide short and long-term strategic marketing direction for the Hall.
To ensure compliance with Council policies and all relevant legislation.
To ensure compliance with Council's adopted fees and charges, Work, Health and Safety and other legislation relevant to the operations of the facility.
To provide recommendations to Council for function improvements and/or upgrades to the facilities.
To source and secure grant funding opportunities for Council's consideration.
To plan and undertake fund raising activities as required.
To develop procedures for equity of access to the facilities for the local community.
To ensure that negative impacts on the environment and neighbours are minimised.
To strive for a "break-even" or profitable annual financial position (after all operational, short and long-term maintenance, building insurance and other costs).