Councillor Appointments to Committees
Council and community committees support the decision making, policy development and project management across the municipality.
By appointing Councillors to these groups, Council aims to enhance transparency, foster collaboration, and provide strong leadership in shaping the future of the city.
There are three types of Committees to which Councillors are appointed:
Internal Committees
Internal Committees support projects, policy and decision making across the municipality.
External Committees
External committees are convened by external parties. Council is invited to nominate Councillors (or Council officers, as appropriate) to represent Council on these advisory or decision-making governance structures.
Delegated Committees and Joint Delegated Committees
Section 63 and 64 of the Local Government Act 2020 specify the requirements for a delegated or joint delegated committee. Currently Wyndham City Council has two delegated committees – the Planning Committee and Contracts Approval Committee (comprising all Councillors), and is a member of one joint delegated committee, LeadWest.
Internal Committees
| 2024-2028 Council Term | ||
| Committee | Councillor/s 2024-25 | Purpose |
| Audit and Risk Committee |
| An advisory committee that assists Wyndham City to fulfil its assurance and compliance responsibilities in the areas of governance, finance and performance management and reporting, and assessment of audit and risk compliance. |
| CEO Performance and Remuneration Committee |
| Established under the CEO Employment and Remuneration Policy to monitor the performance of the CEO. |
| Faith Design Framework Strategy Consultation Group |
| To guide advocacy efforts towards ensuring places of worship are included in future Precinct Structure Plans (PSPs). |
| Hogans Road Reserve Redevelopment Steering Committee |
| To provide strategic guidance and oversight for the potential redevelopment of the Hogans Road Reserve recreation facilities. |
| Large Grants Councillor Evaluation Committee |
| An Evaluation Panel to review and contribute specialist community knowledge as part of the grant assessment process before a report is provided to Council for decision. |
| Public Art and Collections Expert Advisory Panel |
| Consists of representatives of Council, the community and the arts industry. The Panel provides expert advice to Council on the commission, acquisition and decommissioning of public art by providing community context, specialist knowledge and advice. |
| RDF and Waste Management Community Reference Group |
| A forum for consultation, advice and information exchange in relation to waste management and resource recovery between Wyndham City, key stakeholders and the community. |
| Reconciliation Advisory Committee |
| To provide strategic input into the development of policies, plans and projects that integrate reconciliation processes into Council business, services and programs. |
| Tarneit Activity Centre Steering Panel |
| To guide the types of development in the Tarneit Major Town Centre, with a goal of bringing together Council with industry, private, and public sector stakeholders who will focus on the economic and social activation of the precinct. |
| Werribee South Agriculture, Parks and Tourism Advisory Committee |
| A platform made up of the agricultural community, other key stakeholders and Council to advance the needs of these stakeholders in Werribee South and adjoining areas. Key stakeholders include primary producers and agricultural businesses, tourism and park operators in the broader Werribee South area.
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| Wyndham Vale North Masterplan Implementation Steering Committee |
| To guide the delivery of strategic infrastructure and community facilities outlined in the master plan. |
External Committees
| 2024-2028 Council Term | ||
| Committee | Councillor/s 2024-25 | Purpose |
| Association of Bayside Municipalities |
| Comprises the councils of Port Phillip Bay and advocates for the protection and sustainable management of the marine and coastal environment and its cultural, social and economic values. |
East Werribee Strategic Reference Group (SRG)
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| State Government Committee to oversee the East Werribee Precinct as a new centre for jobs and housing. The SRG works to achieve the best outcomes for the East Werribee Precinct and will provide feedback to inform planning and development of the Precinct over time. |
| Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel |
| To advise the Minister for Local Government on legislative, regulatory, strategic and policy decisions that impact and improve the local government sector. |
| Local Government Mayoral and Councillor Taskforce Supporting People Seeking Asylum/Welcoming Cities |
| Comprises representatives from more than 40 Councils nationwide (either the Mayor or their delegate) and provides advocacy to the Federal Government in relation to issues impacting residents seeking refugee protection. |
| Metropolitan Transport Forum |
| An advocacy group representing 26 councils on transport issues and includes representatives from transport companies, environment groups and the state government. |
| Municipal Association of Victoria delegate |
| The MAV is a membership association and the legislated peak body for councils in Victoria. The role of the MAV is to represent and advocate local government interests, including supporting councillors. Each member council appoints a delegate to attend State Council meetings, exercise their Council’s vote and provide regular reports to their Council on MAV activities. |
| National Growth Areas Alliance Strategic Committee |
| NGAA is the peak body for councils in Australia’s outer metropolitan growth areas and advocates to state and federal governments on growth area challenges and opportunities in the areas of housing, jobs, education, health services, cultural activities and physical and community infrastructure.
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| Outer Melbourne Councils Group Forum |
| A group of 10 municipalities that form a ring around metropolitan Melbourne to advocate for better services and infrastructure for residents. |
| Roadsafe Westgate Community Road Safety Council |
| Advocates for road safety and aims to reduce the incidence and severity of road crashes by implementing road safety measures through collaborative arrangements with all relevant stakeholders. |
| Tarneit Health Hub Advisory Group |
| An advisory group to support the health and wellbeing of Tarneit residents by making healthcare accessible through a range of holistic services that combine health and wealth support in one location. |
| Western Melbourne Tourism Committee |
| An urban regional tourism organisation for the purpose of developing a strong and competitive tourism sector in Melbourne’s west, representing the municipalities of Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton, Moonee Valley and Wyndham. Aims to increase the recognition and contribution of visitors to the region’s economy by supporting local economy business and promoting Melbourne’s west. |
| Western Treatment Plant Biodiversity Conservation Advisory Committee |
| Provides specialist advice to Melbourne Water on the conservation and management of the Western Treatment Plant’s native biodiversity values. |
| Wyndham Community Safety Committee |
| Established by the Victoria Police to identify local community safety priorities and provide collaborative responses to emerging issues and trends and foster joint accountability to design and deliver on projects and initiatives with a prevention focus to increase community safety. |
Delegated Committees
| 2024-2028 Council Term | ||
| Committee | Councillor/s 2024-25 | Purpose |
| Contracts Approval Committee |
| To make decisions on Council contracts over the value of the CEO’s delegation (currently at $2,500,000 excl. GST) that form part of the Council budget, thereby expediting the contract approval process. |
| LeadWest Joint Delegated Committee |
| An advocacy alliance comprising the municipalities of Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton and Wyndham. It aims to strengthen local economies, support sustainable population growth, improve transport connectivity and improve community services to meet current and future needs. |
| Planning Committee |
| The Committee has delegated authority to exercise Council's powers, discretions and authorities and to perform Council's functions under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 in accordance with relevant policies and guidelines of Council. |