Advisory and other committees

Advisory committees

We have a number of internal and external advisory committees to support our Councillors in their decision making.

In addition to our Councillors and our staff, external committee membership includes representatives from relevant stakeholder or interest groups and where appropriate, representatives from the community. The purpose and membership structure of each advisory committee is set out in its terms of reference.

These committees are not decision-making bodies and do not carry executive authority, which remains with our Councillors and delegated officers.

Internal advisory committees

Committee	Purpose	Councillor members
Waste Management Reference Group (WMRG)	To provide insights and feedback across a broad range of waste related matters to help inform and enhance the delivery of waste related services to the community.
Kew Recreation Centre Steering Committee	To act as a sounding board for the project team during the redevelopment (planning, design, implementation and commissioning) of the Kew Recreation Centre.
Canterbury Community Precinct Steering Committee	To provide advice and feedback on the coordination of various projects in Canterbury and the implementation of the Maling Road Place Plan. The Steering Committee also assist to identify emerging issues and opportunities associated with these projects.
Civic Awards Assessment Panel	To assess nominations for the Boroondara Citizen of the Year, Boroondara Young Citizen of the Year, Boroondara Volunteer of the Year, and Boroondara Volunteer Program Innovation Award.
Transforming Boroondara Steering Committee	To monitor the progress of the Transforming Boroondara program against the delivery of the Program milestones and budget. To act as a sounding board for the Team responsible for the implementation and provide feedback throughout the course of the Program.
Glenferrie Precinct Development Plan Advisory Committee	The Glenferrie Precinct Development Plan Advisory Committee (GPDPAC) provides advice and feedback on the form, prioritisation and coordination of various projects in the Glenferrie Road Precinct area of Hawthorn and the implementation of Council’s plans for the precinct, including the Glenferrie Place Plan. The Committee will also assist to identify emerging issues and opportunities associated with these projects.
Climate Action Plan Advisory Committee	To provide advice and support for the delivery of the Boroondara Climate Action Plan.
Cycling Advisory Committee	To discuss and seek feedback on current and future proposals regarding bicycle projects and initiatives.
Heritage Advisory Committee	To provide advice to Council on heritage matters including Boroondara’s natural, built and cultural heritage.
Gardiners Creek Masterplan Advisory Committee	To provide advice and support to the development and implementation of collaborative opportunities about the Gardiners Creek Corridor.
Boroondara Reconciliation Advisory Committee	To oversee the development and implementation of the Boroondara Reconciliation Strategy (BRS). To provide feedback and advice to assist Council officers in relation to the development and implementation of the BRS after considering data, research and community inputs, firstly from the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation and then advice from external Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and individuals and local community agencies.
Camberwell Junction Precinct Advisory Committee (CJPAC)	To provide advice and feedback on the form, prioritisation and coordination of various projects in the Camberwell Junction area and the implementation of Council’s plans for the precinct, including the Camberwell Junction Place Vision and Plan. The Committee will also assist to identify emerging issues and opportunities associated with these projects.
Kew Library Redevelopment Steering Committee	To act as a sounding board for the project team and provide feedback during the redevelopment (planning, design, implementation, and commissioning) of Kew Library.

External advisory committees (including community members)

Committee	Purpose	Members
Community Disability Advisory Committee	To advise Council on strategies for identifying and addressing disability access and inclusion issues within the City of Boroondara.	Council member: Organisations and community members: Belmore School representative – Amanda White Learning For Life Autism Centre representative – Emma Miller Multicaps representative – Peta Fensham-Cobb Swinburne University of Technology representative – Jesus Campo Uribe YMCA representative – Phoebe Di Tommaso Community representative –Elizabeth Parkinson Community representative – Jack Hall Community representative – Jax Brown Community representative – Jeremy Long Community representative – Rodney Harris Community representative – Sarah Hookey
Boroondara Eisteddfod Advisory Committee	To provide feedback in determining the direction, planning and operation of the Boroondara Eisteddfod.	Council members: Community representatives: David Hobson Douglas Heywood OAM Jenny Meachem Melanie Hillman Nadine Gilmore
Boroondara Community Safety Advisory Committee	To foster a partnership approach to enhance safer communities by responding, and providing feedback and information on community safety issues of concern to the community.	Council members: Community members: Access Health and Community representative – Angela Ryan Boroondara Neighbourhood Watch representative – Suzanne Dunlop Metro Trains representative – Jacques Kisnorbo Metro Trains representative – Joseph Lerm State Government Department of Justice and Community Safety representative – Tom Bell Swinburne University representative – Desma Smith Swinburne University representative – Rameeza Barnes Swinburne University representative – Jack Wallace Inspector Craig Pearson
Boroondara Public Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee	To provide feedback on current and emerging health and wellbeing issues and trends for all life stages. To provide advice on external stakeholder health and wellbeing projects, and opportunities for advocacy.	Council members: Community members: Access Health and Community representative – David Towl Department of Health and Human Services representative – Catriona Ross Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network representative – Naveen Yadav Inner East Primary Care Partnership representative – Bonnie Coogan BASScare representative – Janet Crago Women’s Health East representative – Vanessa Czeriawski YMCA representative – Sarah Harrington Swinburne University representative – Lucy McNichol Eastern Health representative – Gina Etienne North Balwyn Men's Shed – William Liew
Marketplace Development Fund (MDF)	To advise and make recommendations to Council on the allocation of funds (raised by Rotary) to promote Camberwell on Sundays and associated infrastructure.	Council member: Community members: Balwyn Rotary Club representative – Ken McQualter Camberwell Centre Association representative – Kerry Daly
Boroondara Community Strengthening Grants Assessment Panel	To review officer assessments of applications received through the Annual Community Strengthening Grants and Boroondara Triennial Operational Grants categories and to provide feedback on officer recommendations.	Council members: Community members: Rotary Club of Balwyn representative – Ed Rayment Rotary Club of Balwyn representative – Brian McGuinness
Boroondara Arts Advisory Committee	To provide specialist advice and feedback to Council about a range of matters that may influence arts and culture policy, service and program delivery.	Council members: Community members: Zeth Cameron Boon Chong Peter Eglezos Laine Masi Michelle Neal Carol Ross Max Schleser Caroline Stacey OAM

External management committees and boards

Committee or board	Purpose	Council member
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV)	To represent and advocate the interests of local government, lobby for a 'fairer deal' for councils, raise the sector's profile, ensure its long-term security and provide policy advice, strategic advice, capacity building programs and insurance services to local government.
Metropolitan Waste Management Group Forum	Forum established to provide input into the Metropolitan Waste Management Group.
Metropolitan Transport Forum	The Metropolitan Transport Forum (MTF) works towards effective, efficient and equitable transport in metropolitan Melbourne by providing a forum for debate, research and policy development, and sharing and disseminating information to improve transport choices.
Eastern Alliance for Greenhouse Action	The Eastern Alliance for Greenhouse Action (EAGA) is a formal collaboration of eight Councils in Melbourne’s east, working together on regional programs that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and facilitate regional adaptation.

Partnership groups

Partnership group	Purpose of the external group	Council member
Boroondara Family Violence Network	To provide a forum for planning and development of community awareness strategies addressing family violence in Boroondara.
Electrify Boroondara	To drive community action to reduce emissions by encouraging electrification. This will support Council achieve the aspirational community targets for emission reductions set in the Climate Action Plan.

Other committees

Committee	Purpose
Audit and Risk Committee	Oversees and monitors Council's effectiveness in carrying out its responsibilities for: accountable financial management good corporate governance maintaining a system of internal controls risk management fostering an ethical environment. Learn more about this committee on our Audit and Risk Committee page.

Committee

Purpose

Audit and Risk Committee

Oversees and monitors Council's effectiveness in carrying out its responsibilities for:

accountable financial management
good corporate governance
maintaining a system of internal controls
risk management
fostering an ethical environment.

Learn more about this committee on our Audit and Risk Committee page.