Committees

Our Councillors serve on several committees. They include a joint delegated committee, advisory committees and external committees.

Joint Delegated Committee Role of Committee/Council Nominated
Councillor
LeadWest Committee Representing the councils of Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton and Wyndham, to support sustainable growth and regional development in Melbourne’s West. Cr Bruce Lancashire  

 

Cr Virginia Tachos (proxy)

 

 Advisory Committee Role of Committee/Council Nominated
Councillor
Audit and Risk Committee 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. More information about the Audit and Risk Committee. Cr Bruce Lancashire  

 

Cr Thomas O'Reilly

 

Cr Sam David (substitute)

Brimbank Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Reconciliation Action Plan Consultative Committee To provide Council with advice on Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) issues and the ongoing implementation of the RAP Cr Jae Papalia 
(Co-Chair)   

Cr Ranka Rasic
(Co-Chair)

Brimbank Arts Advisory Committee To oversee the operational aspects of the Brimbank Arts Collection Policy Guidelines. Cr Thuy Dang (Chair) 

 

Cr Victoria Borg

Brimbank Disability Advisory Committee 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. Cr Maria Kerr
(Co-Chair)   

 

Cr Victoria Borg

 

Cr Thomas O'Reilly

Brimbank Youth 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. Cr Thomas O'Reilly
(Co-Chair)   

 

Cr Victoria Borg

Brooklyn Industrial Precinct Strategy Committee To provide advice and recommendations to Council on implementation of the Brooklyn Evolution Strategy in Brooklyn. Cr Sam David
(Chair)
Chief Executive Officer Employment Matters Committee To provide guidance on the role of the CEO Performance and purpose of the CEO performance Review   Cr Bruce Lancashire     

Cr Victoria Borg

Cr Sam David

Cr Maria Kerr

Cr Jae Papalia

Cr Ranka Rasic

Cr Virginia Tachos

Heritage Advisory Committee To provide a forum for Council to work with the local community to promote the retention, protection and enhancement of Brimbank's heritage Cr Bruce Lancashire
(Chair)
Safety Roundtable To bring together strategic safety partners to collaborate and coordinate efforts to achieve greater community safety outcomes in Brimbank. Cr Maria Kerr
(Chair)   

 

Cr Thomas O'Reilly

Social Justice Coalition – Strategic Implementation Group (SIG) 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. Cr Victoria Borg
(Chair)   

 

Cr Thomas O'Reilly

St Albans Town Centre Partnership Group 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. Cr Thuy Dang  

Cr Jae Papalia

Sunshine Town Centre Partnership Group Assist in the implementation of the Sunshine Rising Program. Assist Council realise the vision for Sunshine Town Centre. Cr Jasmine Nguyen
Sydenham Park Consultative 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. Cr Bruce Lancashire

Cr Ranka Rasic

 

External Committees Role of Committee/Council Nominated
Councillor
Brimbank Community Fund Advisory Committee To provide guidance of the administration of the Brimbank Charitable Fund Cr Jasmine Nguyen  

 

Cr Thomas O'Reilly (substitute)

Brooklyn Community Representative Group 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 Cr Sam David 

 

Cr Jasmine Nguyen

 

Cr Sarah Branton

Calder Highway Improvement Committee A regional local government committee whose objective is to ensure the continued upgrading of the Calder Highway. Cr Ranka Rasic     

Cr Bruce Lancashire (substitute)

Cleanaway Community Benefit Fund – Review Panel 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.  Cr Jae Papalia(as delegate of Melbourne Regional Landfill Community Reference Group)
Local Government Working Group on Gambling  To support the local government sector to fulfil its various roles in relation to public health and wellbeing. Cr Virginia Tachos
Melbourne Regional Landfill Community Reference Group 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 broad understanding of Cleanaway’s current and future priorities regarding the ongoing operation of the site.

Cr Jae Papalia
Metropolitan Local Government Waste Forum To assist in the implementation of the State Government’s ‘Waste and Resource Recovery Policy – Getting Full Value’ and management and administration of waste disposal contracts. Cr Bruce Lancashire     

Cr Jae Papalia (proxy)

Metropolitan Transport Forum Advocacy group for promotion of effective, efficient and equitable transport in metro Melbourne. Cr Sam David
Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) (State 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. Cr Bruce Lancashire  

Cr Virginia Tachos (substitute)

Cr Jasmine Nguyen (substitute)

Western Melbourne Tourism 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. Cr Virginia Tachos