Shire councillors appointed to committees

THE Surf Coast Shire council has endorsed appointments of its members councillors to 17 key committees and regional/peak organisations, which will take on high priority issues for the rest of this year and into next year.

The shire says representation on these 17 committees and organisations will ensure the shire can engage with different groups and can advocate, represent and provide for the community.

Appointments cover areas including the local government sector, council advisory committees, culture and tourism, sustainability and health and wellbeing.

“Having representation on these committees and regional and peak organisations ensures Council can have input on a broad range of key community matters,” Cr Rebecca Bourke said.

“We review these appointments annually to ensure our involvement is relevant to our strategic goals, Council Plan objectives and community priorities.”

“I congratulate my fellow councillors for securing representative positions as we continue to work hard in advocating for the Surf Coast Shire.”

Committees established to provide specific advice to the council:

Audit & Risk Committee – Cr Liz Pattison, Cr Joel Grist

All Abilities Advisory Committee – Cr Leon Walker

Chief Executive Officer Employment Matters Committee – All councillors

Positive Ageing Advisory Committee – Cr Tony Phelps (sub Cr Joel Grist)

Corporations with local government representation (director positions):

Geelong Regional Library Corporation – Cr Liz Pattison

Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism Inc. board – shire CEO Robyn Seymour

G21 Geelong Region Alliance board of directors – Cr Mike Bodsworth and CEO Robyn Seymour

Other organisations/committees:

Municipal Association of Victoria – Cr Libby Stapleton (sub Cr Tony Phelps)

Australian Local Government Association – Cr Mike Bodsworth

Geelong Heritage Centre Collection Advisory Committee – Cr Adrian Schonfelder

Peri Urban Group of Rural Councils – Cr Mike Bodsworth

Mayoral Taskforce Supporting People Seeking Asylum – Cr Mike Bodsworth

Point Grey Development Community Reference Group (Observer) – Cr Leon Walker (sub Cr Libby Stapleton)

G21 Pillars:

G21 Culture and Economic Development Pillar – Cr Leon Walker (sub Cr Rebecca Bourke)

G21 Health and Wellbeing Pillar – Cr Rebecca Bourke (sub Cr Joel Grist)

G21 Sustainability Pillar – Cr Liz Pattison (sub Cr Adrian Schonfelder)

G21 Transport and Planning Pillar – Cr Paul Barker (sub Cr Libby Stapleton)