Committees

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Our Councillors serve on several committees. They include:

  • a Joint Delegated Committee
  • Advisory Committees and 
  • External Committees.

Joint Delegated Committee

LeadWest Committee

Role of Committee/Council

LeadWest is a collaborative venture of the councils of Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton and Wyndham, seeking to support sustainable growth and regional development in Melbourne’s West.

Nominated Councillor(s)

Advisory Committees

Audit and Risk Committee

Role of Committee/Council

Committee established in accordance with section 53 of the Local Government Act 2020 to provide oversight of financial and performance reporting, risk management, fraud prevention systems and control, maintenance of a sound internal control environment, assurance activities including internal and external audit. Visit our Audit and Risk Committee page for more information.

Nominated Councillor(s)

Brimbank Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Reconciliation Action Plan Consultative Committee

Role of Committee/Council

To provide Council with advice on Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) issues and the ongoing implementation of the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)

Nominated Councillor(s)

Brimbank Arts Advisory Committee

Role of Committee/Council

To oversee the operational aspects of the Brimbank Arts Collection Policy Guidelines.

Nominated Councillor(s)

Brimbank Youth Council

Role of Committee/Council

To establish and maintain a formal communication channel between Brimbank City Council and a representative group of young people aged 12 to 25 who live, work, study or socialise in the Brimbank municipality.

Nominated Councillor(s)

Brooklyn Industrial Precinct Strategy Committee

Role of Committee/Council

To provide advice and recommendations to Council on the implementation of the Brooklyn Evolution Strategy in Brooklyn.

Nominated Councillor(s)

Brimbank Disability Advisory Committee

Role of Committee/Council

To oversee and guide the implementation, monitoring and review of the Brimbank Disability Action Plan, and advise Council on  a range of matters affecting people with disability, their families and carers.

Nominated Councillor(s)

Brimbank Economic and Employment Advisory Group 

Role of Committee

The BEEAG is an advisory committee to Brimbank City Council (Council) which operates as a round table style business forum to facilitate discussion on a broad range of local economic, investment and workforce development matters to build the City of Brimbank's (Brimbank) economic capacity and prosperity.

Nominated Councillor(s)

Chief Executive Officer Employment Matters Committee

Role of Committee/Council

To provide guidance on the role of the CEO Performance and purpose of the CEO Performance Review  

Nominated Councillor(s)

Heritage Advisory Committee

Role of Committee/Council

To provide a forum for Council to work with the local community to promote the retention, protection and enhancement of Brimbank's heritage.

Nominated Councillor(s)

Safety Roundtable

Role of Committee/Council

To bring together strategic safety partners to collaborate and coordinate efforts to achieve greater community safety outcomes in Brimbank.

Nominated Councillor(s)

Social Justice Coalition – Strategic Implementation Group (SIG)

Role of Committee/Council

Brings together Council and a broad cross-section of community agencies and groups in a collaborative, strategic partnership to plan, lead and advocate on priority social justice issues in Brimbank.

Nominated Councillor(s)

St Albans Town Centre Partnership Group

Role of Committee/Council

To establish and maintain a successful partnership with the public and private sectors to improve the vitality and commercial viability of the St Albans Town Centre through regular dialogue between Brimbank City Council, government departments and agencies, property owners, business operators, and community.

Nominated Councillor(s)

Sunshine Town Centre Partnership Group

Role of Committee/Council

Assist in the implementation of the Sunshine Rising Program. Assist Council realise the vision for Sunshine Town Centre.

Nominated Councillor(s)

Sydenham Park Consultative Committee

Role of Committee

Committee is to provide a direct engagement channel for Council to receive feedback from members during the implementation of the Sydenham Park Master Plan. This Committee is intended to act as a community engagement activity as part of a wider Community Engagement Plan in respect of the Sydenham Park Master Plan.

Nominated Councillor(s)

External Committees

Brimbank Community Fund Advisory Committee

Role of Committee/Council

To provide guidance of the administration of the Brimbank Charitable Fund.

Nominated Councillor(s)

Brooklyn Community Representative Group

Role of Committee/Council

To foster collaboration between community, industry and government, to ensure ongoing environmental management in the Brooklyn area. External group, independently facilitated with support from the EPA, and Brimbank, Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong City Councils.

Nominated Councillor(s)

Calder Highway Improvement Committee

Role of Committee/Council

A regional local government committee whose objective is to ensure the continued upgrading of the Calder Highway.

Nominated Councillor(s)

Cleanaway Community Benefit Fund – Review Panel

Role of Committee/Council

The Fund is intended to support local sustainability projects, which will benefit the community or local environment.  The Fund will be available to not for profit organisations, charity groups, schools, volunteers and environmental groups in Caroline Springs, Deer Park and surrounding areas. 

Nominated Councillor(s)

Local Government Working Group on Gambling 

Role of Committee/Council

To support the local government sector to fulfil its various roles in relation to public health and wellbeing.

Nominated Councillor(s)

Melbourne Regional Landfill Community Reference Group

Role of Committee/Council

External group convened by TPI Cleanaway.  Foster community understanding in the operation of landfill and compliance with licence conditions through the provision of information, monitoring data, presentations and site tours.

Develop a broad understanding of Cleanaway’s current and future priorities regarding the ongoing operation of the site.

Nominated Councillor(s)

Metropolitan Transport Forum

Role of Committee/Council

Advocacy group for the promotion of effective, efficient and equitable transport in metro Melbourne.

Nominated Councillor(s)

Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) (State Council)

Role of Committee/Council

Victorian local government peak body, comprised of representatives whose role is to advocate on behalf of the industry and support its development, and represent the interests of their council by presenting its position on issues at State Council.

Nominated Councillor(s)

Western Melbourne Tourism

Role of Committee/Council

Representative group of western regional councils (except Maribyrnong), tourism industry and LeadWest. Role is to advocate, coordinate and promote events and industry development for tourism in the western metropolitan region.

Nominated Councillor(s)

Last updated: 23 April 2024 - 1:07pm
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