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Our committees

This section provides an update on work undertaken by Council's external advisory committees. 

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 FY2023-24:

  • follow up review
  • privacy and third-party management of information
  • Special Rate and Charge Schemes
  • Road Management Plan
  • rates management
  • cyber security maturity assessment
  • contract management
  • management of contaminated land
  • Major Project management
  • immunisation management.

External audit

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

Council external advisory committees

Arts and Culture

Boroondara Arts Advisory Committee update

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

  • committee purpose and objectives
  • deaccession items for Town Hall Gallery collection
  • acquisition items via donation for Town Hall Gallery collection.

Boroondara Eisteddfod Advisory Committee update

The Eisteddfod Advisory Committee 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 2024 Boroondara Eisteddfod
  • future consideration for entry scholarships or hardship funding for people who aren’t able to enter the competition due to financial barriers.

Community Planning and Development

Boroondara Community Safety Advisory Committee update

The Boroondara Community Safety Advisory Committee (BCSAC) met twice this year, in February and May. The following agenda items were discussed at the most recent meeting:

  • a presentation from the Department of Justice and Community Safety and Department of Families, Fairness and Housing on community safety and social connection at the Markham Avenue Public Housing Estate 
  • a presentation on the renewal of the Boroondara Community Plan
  • an update on Council's activities related to graffiti management 
  • an update from Victoria Police about current crime and safety issues in Boroondara.

Boroondara Community Strengthening Grants Assessment Panel update 

The Community Strengthening Grants Review Panel met in April and twice in May to review the Small Grant applications.‌ The recommended funding allocations were presented to Council on 24 June 2024 for endorsement. 

Applications for the 2024-25 Annual Community Strengthening Grants are being assessed in late 2024.

Boroondara Public Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee update

The Boroondara Public Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee met twice this year, in March and June. The following agenda items were discussed at the most recent meeting:

  • a presentation on healthy eating, food systems and the environment
  • a presentation and discussion on the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan renewal and relevant data
  • a presentation on the Boroondara Community Plan renewal.

Community Disability Advisory Committee

The Boroondara Community Disability Advisory Committee met twice this year, in February and May. The following agenda items were discussed at the most recent meeting:

  • an update on the Disability Inclusion Employment Program
  • a presentation of the new website pages for Boroondara disability access and inclusion
  • a presentation on the renewal of the Boroondara Community Plan.

Health and Wellbeing Services

Liveable Communities

Marketplace Development Fund (MDF) update

The MDF meets regularly to decide on expenditure to promote Camberwell on Sundays. This year they met 7 times, in July, September, October, November, February, April and June. They successfully delivered high-profile events and activities including:

  • Jazz at Camberwell Sunday Market, July 2023
  • Kylie and Dannii Appreciation Day, October 2023
  • Santa at Camberwell Sunday Market, December 2023
  • Easter Bunny at Camberwell Sunday Market, April 2024.