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Our committees

You can find out more about the purpose of each committee and which councillors attend on our Advisory and other committees page.

Audit and risk committee

The Audit and Risk Committee oversees and monitors the effectiveness of Council in carrying out its responsibilities for accountable financial management, good corporate governance, maintaining an effective system of internal control and risk management and fostering an ethical environment.

The committee meets 4 times a year. Recommendations from each Audit and Risk Committee meeting are subsequently reported to and considered by Council.

Internal audit

The following internal audit reviews were conducted as part of the internal audit plan for FY2022-23:

  • Asset Management
  • Business Continuity Planning
  • Legislative Compliance Management
  • Follow Up review (commenced)
  • Privacy and Third Party (commenced)
  • Panel Contractors (commenced)
  • Special Charge Scheme (commenced).

External audit

We are audited externally by the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office (VAGO).

Council Advisory Committees

Arts and Culture 

Boroondara Arts Advisory Committee update

The Boroondara Arts Advisory Committee has met twice this year, in March and June. Items considered by the councillor committee members included:

  • deaccession of specified works
  • donations to the Town Hall Gallery Collection
  • guiding principles for policy documents. 

Boroondara Eisteddfod Advisory Committee update

The Eisteddfod Advisory Committee has met twice this year, in March and May. Items considered by the committee included final preparations and confirmation of details for the start of the 2023 Boroondara Eisteddfod.

Community Planning and Development

Boroondara Community Safety Advisory Committee update

The Boroondara Community Safety Advisory Committee (BCSAC) met 3 times this year, in August, November, and February. The most recent meeting had the following agenda items discussed:

  • a presentation about the Glenferrie Oval revitalisation project and how Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles inform our projects
  • an update on planning for Community Safety Month in October 2023
  • an update on our activities related to graffiti management
  • an update from Victoria Police about current crime and safety issues in Boroondara
  • an update from members about their current activities and emerging priorities.

Boroondara Community Strengthening Grants Assessment Panel update

Recommendations for the 2023-26 Triennial Operational Grants were adopted by Council on 26 June 2023.  

The Community Strengthening Grants Review Panel met on twice to review the Small Grant applications. The Panel comprised 3 Councillors, and a report with recommendations was presented to Council on 10 July 2023. The recommended funding allocations focused on new activities and equipment purchases which align with our strategic objectives and priorities to deliver outcomes in alignment with the grant objectives.

Applications for the 2023-24 Annual Community Strengthening Grants opened on Monday 24 April 2023 and closed on Sunday 28 May 2023. Applications are being assessed.

Boroondara Public Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee update

The Boroondara Public Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee (BPHWAC) met 3 times this year, in September, November, and March. The most recent meeting had the following agenda items discussed:

  • a progress report on our alcohol harm community profile research project
  • a discussion on our initiatives in the healthy eating space
  • a presentation discussion on our Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Annual Action Plan 2023-24 and Women’s Health Week initiatives
  • information sharing by members.

Community Disability Advisory Committee

The Boroondara Community Disability Advisory Committee (BCDAC) met 3 times this year, in September, November, and February. The most recent meeting had the following agenda items discussed:

  • ways to improve disability inclusion in Library Services
  • the draft Boroondara Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2023-27
  • the Public Realm Asset Manual.

Health and Wellbeing Services

Boroondara Early Years Advisory Committee update

The Early Years Advisory Committee has been dissolved. The Early Years and Middle Years Partnership Forum has commenced with a range of community agencies. The Early and Middle Years Partnership Forum was held on Tuesday 22 August 2023.

Liveable Communities

Marketplace Development Fund (MDF) update

The MDF meets regularly to determine on expenditure to promote Camberwell on Sundays.  They met 5 times this year, in July, September, November, February and May. This year expenditure has been allocated to assemble to deliver an annual marketing program including a series of articles for social media channels and 4 events during the year.