Community Advisory and Section 355 Committee Review
Consultation has concluded
At its meeting on 8 December 2021, Council endorsed the Community Advisory and Section 355 Committee Review.
In July 2021, the Interim Administrator requested a review of Council's Committees be undertaken in preparation for a new Council (then scheduled for election in September 2021).
The following process was to be undertaken:
- Review Council’s Committee structure and Committee Manual
- Review of a sample of Committee agendas and minutes
- Consult with both current and past members of the Committees together with other key stakeholders to obtain their views
- Consult with internal stakeholders including technical officers and support staff to obtain their views
- Prepare a Report for consideration by the General Manager and Council.
- Consider other committees supported by Council such as the Local Planning Panel and Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee.
The following Committees were to be considered:
- All Standing Committees of Council
- All Section 355 Management Committees
- Other Committees facilitated by Council such as the Local Planning Panel and the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee
The Review of the Community Advisory and Section 355 (Facility) Management Committees was undertaken over the August – November 2021 period. The Review was led by an independent expert with many decades of experience in working with community advisory committees in large Sydney councils and experience in undertaking similar reviews in other councils, including in the regions.
The Review process also engaged with staff and community representatives from the voluntary S355 (Community Facility) Management Committees, seeking their input on the strengths and weaknesses of the current system and opportunities for change and improvement.
At the meeting held on 8 December, Council resolved:
THAT
- The recommendations contained in the Community Advisory and Section 355 Committee Review be endorsed for community consultation.
- The Community Advisory and Section 355 Committee Review be placed on Public Exhibition from 10 December to 28 February 2022.
- Staff further engage with stakeholders and seek feedback on the recommendations of the Review.
- A further report be prepared at the conclusion of the exhibition period, considering the feedback received and proposing a forward plan for implementation.
Have your say on the Community Advisory and Section 355 Committee Review by 4.30pm Monday 28 February 2022.
- Check out the Committee Review Final Report.
- Complete an online submission form, send your thoughts to mail@wsc.nsw.gov.au or post to PO Box 141, Moss Vale 2577 to be received by 4.30pm Monday 28 February 2022.