Agenda Monday, 7 November 2016 commencing at 7.00pm
Mayoral Election Meeting of Council Council Chambers, Ivanhoe Service Centre 275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe
Welcome Mr Simon McMillan, Chief Executive Officer Appointment of Temporary Chairperson Temporary Chairperson’s Acknowledgement of the Traditional Owner, the Wurundjeri willam people "Our Meeting is being held on the Traditional Land of the Wurundjeri willam people, and on behalf of Banyule City Council, I wish to acknowledge them as the Traditional Owners. I would also like to pay my respects to the Wurundjeri Elders, past and present, and to the Elders of other Aboriginal peoples who may be here today.” Apologies and Leave of Absence Disclosure of Interests Participation – Community Involvement in Community Life 6.1 Oath of Office and Councillor Code of Conduct Declaration ......... 3 6.2 Mayoral Term................................................................................ 6 6.3 Election of Mayor .......................................................................... 8 6.4 Consideration of Nominations for Deputy Mayor ......................... 11 6.5 Vote of Thanks to Outgoing Mayor and Deputy Mayor ................ 13 6.6 Vote of Thanks to Outgoing Councillors ...................................... 15 6.7 Appointment of Councillors on Committees ................................ 18 Closure of Meeting
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OATH OF OFFICE AND COUNCILLOR CODE OF CONDUCT DECLARATION
Author:
Vivien Ferlaino - Governance Co-ordinator, Corporate Services
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The role of a Councillor is to: • • •
participate in the decision-making of the Council; and represent the local community in that decision-making; and contribute to the strategic direction of the Council through the development and review of key strategic documents of the Council, including the Council Plan.
In performing the role of a Councillor, a Councillor must— (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
consider the diversity of interests and needs of the local community; and observe principles of good governance and act with integrity; and provide civic leadership in relation to the exercise of the various functions and responsibilities of the Council under this Act and other Acts; and participate in the responsible allocation of the resources of Council through the annual budget; and facilitate effective communication between the Council and the community.
Before being capable of acting as a Councillor, all persons elected to be Councillors must: 1. 2. 3.
Take the oath of office; Read the Council’s Councillor Code of Conduct; and Make a declaration that they will abide by the Council’s Councillor Code of Conduct.
Until each of these requirements has been completed an elected person cannot act as a Councillor. RECOMMENDATION That Council note the following Councillors: 1.
[insert names] made an oath of office.
2.
[insert names] signed and declared in writing that they have read the Councillor Code of Conduct and that they will abide by the Code at all times; and that this declaration was made in front of, and witnessed, by the Chief Executive Officer as required under Section 76C(6B) of the Local Government Act 1989.
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OATH OF OFFICE AND COUNCILLOR CODE OF CONDUCT DECLARATION cont’d BACKGROUND Legal Consideration Before being capable of acting as a Councillor, all persons elected to be Councillors must: • • •
Take the Oath of Office; and Read the Council’s Councillor Code of Conduct; and Make a declaration that they will abide by the Council’s Councillor Code of Conduct.
Until each of these requirements has been completed an elected person cannot act as a Councillor. It is an offence under section 66 of the Local Government Act 1989 (Act) to act as a Councillor while being capable of doing so. OATH OF OFFICE Councillors are required to make an Oath of Office before they officially become Councillors. A person required to take an oath may choose whether to take an oath or to make an affirmation as per section 102 Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1958. The following oath of office is to be taken by a Councillor in accordance with Division 2 of Part IV of the Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1958— "I will undertake the duties of the office of Councillor in the best interests of the people in the municipal district of Banyule City Council and faithfully and impartially carry out the functions, powers, authorities and discretions vested in me under the Local Government Act 1989 or any other Act to the best of my skill and judgment.” The oath of office must be— (a) (b) (c)
made before the Chief Executive Officer; and dated and signed before the Chief Executive Officer; and recorded in the minutes of the Council.
A declaration by a person elected to be a Councillor must be in writing and witnessed by the Chief Executive Officer. Failure to take Oath of Office or make a Code of Conduct declaration The office of a Councillor becomes vacant if a person elected to be a Councillor does not, within 3 months after the day on which the person was declared elected— (a) (b)
take the Oath of Office; or make the declaration specified in section 63(1)(b).
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OATH OF OFFICE AND COUNCILLOR CODE OF CONDUCT DECLARATION cont’d COUNCILLOR CODE OF CONDUCT The Local Government Act 1989 Act (section 76C) requires each council to adopt a Councillor Code of Conduct (the Code). Council is required to review and adopt a Councillor Code of Conduct within 4 months after a general election. Councils must call a special meeting solely to review the Councillor Code of Conduct. Reading the Councillor Code of Conduct All persons elected to be a Councillor must read their Council’s Councillor Code of Conduct. The Chief Executive Officer provided each person elected to a Councillor received the Councillor Code of Conduct on Thursday 3 November 2016. It is the responsibility of each elected person to obtain and read the Code. A copy of the Banyule Councillor Code of Conduct was provided to each successful candidate, upon declaration of their election to Council. Declaring to abide by the Councillor Code of Conduct After reading the Councillor Code of Conduct, a person elected to be a Councillor must a declaration that they will abide by it. A declaration to abide by a Councillor Code of Conduct must be in writing and witnessed by the Council’s Chief Executive Officer. OFFICER DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST Section 80C of the Local Government Act 1989 (Act) requires members of Council staff, and persons engaged under contract to provide advice to Council, to disclose any direct or indirect interest in a matter to which the advice relates. Council officers involved in the preparation of this report have no conflict of interest in this matter.
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MAYORAL TERM
Author:
Vivien Ferlaino - Governance Co-ordinator, Corporate Services
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Local Government Act 1989 (the Act) stipulates that Council must elect a Mayor. Before a Mayor is elected, the Council may resolve to elect a Mayor for a term of two years. Banyule has traditionally elected a Mayor for a one year term. In accordance with section 71 of the Act, Council is required to determine the Mayoral term. A resolution is required to set the term of the Mayor. RECOMMENDATION That Council resolves to elect the Mayor for a term of one year. BACKGROUND In accordance with Section 71(2) of the Local Government Act 1989 Council may resolve to elect a Mayor for a term of either one or two years, but must do so before the Mayor is elected. Banyule has traditionally elected a Mayor for a one year term. Legislative Context The election of the Mayor requirements are set out in the Local Government Act 1989 and include: (1)
The Councillors must elect a Councillor to be the Mayor of the Council at a meeting of the Council that is open to the public
(2)
Before a Mayor is elected under this section, the Council may resolve to elect a Mayor for a term of 2 years.
(3)
The Mayor is to be elected— (a) after the fourth Saturday in October but not later than 30 November in each year; or (ab) if under subsection (2), the Mayor is elected for a term of 2 years, the next election of Mayor is 2 years after the fourth Saturday in October but not later than 30 November in the second year after the election; or (b) as soon as possible after any vacancy in the office of Mayor occurs.
OFFICER DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST Section 80C of the Local Government Act 1989 requires members of Council staff, and persons engaged under contract to provide advice to Council, to disclose any direct or indirect interest in a matter to which the advice relates. Council officers involved in the preparation of this report have no conflict of interest in this matter.
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MAYORAL TERM cont’d CONCLUSION In accordance with Section 71(2) of the Local Government Act 1989 Council determine the term of the Mayor.
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ELECTION OF MAYOR
Author:
Emily Outlaw - Council Governance Liaison Officer, Corporate Services
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Mayor is responsible for leading the Council and has a number of roles which are both legislative and functional. The legislative requirements are outlined in Sections 71 to 73 of the Local Government Act 1989 (the Act). The Act states that Council must elect a Mayor at a meeting that is open to the public. The Act states that the Mayor not only takes precedence at all municipal proceedings within the municipality but must also take the Chair at all meetings of the Council at which he or she is present. The Mayor’s role, however, extends well beyond officiating at Council Meetings or other municipal proceedings. Additional important roles are providing leadership, promoting positive relationships, and modelling good governance. This report relates to the election of the Mayor for Banyule City Council for the 2016/2017 Mayoral term. RECOMMENDATION That nominations be called and the Mayor of Banyule City Council be elected for the period as determined by Council which will finish at 6am the day of the next Mayoral Election.
BACKGROUND The Local Government Act 1989 requires the Councillors to elect a Councillor to be the Mayor of the Council. The election of the Mayor must not be done by secret ballot. Any Councillor is eligible for election to the Office of Mayor. When the Mayor has been elected by at least a majority vote, the position is responsible for leading the Council. The Mayor has responsibilities towards, and is accountable to, all Councillors and the Mayor’s leadership style should reflect this. The role includes: Community leadership – the Mayor is the principal Council spokesperson. The Mayor takes a leadership role in the community in promoting the Council and its achievements;
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ELECTION OF MAYOR cont’d Chairperson of the Council – the Mayor takes precedence at all proceedings of the Council and must take the Chair at all meetings at which he or she is present. As Chairperson, the Mayor should preside without fear or favour and encourage Councillors to participate effectively in all aspects of the Council’s decision making. The way in which the Mayor chairs Council Meetings makes a significant contribution to good governance. A well-run meeting that is inclusive and has high standards of governance relies on the Mayor’s approach to being Chair. Mayors should have a good knowledge of meeting procedures and the Council Meeting Local Law. Promoting good relationships - Good relationships are critical for good governance. Councillors particularly rely on the cooperation and support of colleagues and the administration to achieve goals. This cooperation is based on an understanding and acceptance of each role. Managing and modelling good conduct - The Mayor also has considerable influence in establishing standards of good governance, behaviour and ethics. The Mayor has an important formal role to play in promoting good conduct and managing poor conduct. The Mayor is central to dispute resolution, with a particular focus on procedural fairness and natural justice. Civic role – the Mayor performs an important social role and is called upon by community groups to officially open events, etc. LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS PRECEDENCE AND FUNCTIONS OF MAYOR Section 73 of the Act sets out the Precedence of the Mayor: (1) (2) (3)
(4)
The Mayor of a Council takes precedence at all municipal proceedings within the municipal district. The Mayor must take the chair at all meetings of the Council at which he or she is present. If there is a vacancy in the office of Mayor or the Mayor is absent, incapable of acting or refusing to act, the Council must appoint one of the Councillors to be the acting Mayor. An acting Mayor may perform any function or exercise any power conferred on the Mayor.
The Functions of the Mayor are: 73AA Functions of Mayor The functions of the Mayor of a Council include— a)
b) c) d)
providing guidance to Councillors about what is expected of a Councillor including in relation to the role of a Councillor under section 65, and the observation of the Councillor conduct principles and the Councillor Code of Conduct by Councillors under sections 76B, 76BA and 76C; and acting as the principal spokesperson for the Council; and supporting good working relations between Councillors; and carrying out the civic and ceremonial duties of the office of Mayor.
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ELECTION OF MAYOR cont’d TERM OF OFFICE Section 72 of the Act outlines the term of office of the Mayor, including ineligibility to hold office of the Mayor. These include where a Councillor Conduct panel makes a finding of misconduct and or serious misconduct. Section 72 (1)
The office of Mayor becomes vacant— (a) at 6 a.m. on the day of the election of the Mayor; or (b) if he or she dies or ceases to be a Councillor; or (ba) if his or her office as a Councillor is suspended for any period under this Act; or (c) if he or she resigns in writing which is given at a Council meeting or to the Chief Executive Officer; or (ca) if he or she becomes ineligible to hold office under section 81J(2), 81(2A) or 81K; or (d) if he or she is ousted from office.
(2)
For the avoidance of doubt, the office of Mayor becomes vacant under subsection (1)(b) at 6 a.m. on the day of a general election whether or not the Mayor has completed his or her term of office as resolved by the Council under section 71(1).
(3)
Any Councillor is eligible for election or re-election to the office of Mayor.
In accordance with Section 71(2) of the Local Government Act 1989 Council may resolve to elect a Mayor for a term of either one or two years, but must do so before the Mayor is elected.
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CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATIONS FOR DEPUTY MAYOR
Author:
Emily Outlaw - Council Governance Liaison Officer, Corporate Services
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Local Government Act 1989 (the Act) does not deal with the election of a Deputy Mayor. Accordingly, councils may choose to appoint a Deputy Mayor if they believe this will assist. Traditionally, Banyule Council has appointed a Deputy Mayor to provide support and assistance to the Mayor in undertaking his/her workload. The Act does not prescribe a role for the position of Deputy Mayor or permit a level of remuneration over and above that available to councillors. For councils that have a Deputy Mayor, the position is a title only, and does not have a statutory role. Unlike the roles of Deputy Premier or Prime Minister, a Deputy Mayor is not able to automatically step into the role of Mayor if this becomes necessary. An Acting Mayor must be appointed by Council on each occasion whenever an Acting Mayor is required. This report requests Council to consider the appointment of a Deputy Mayor for the 2016/2017 Mayoral term. RECOMMENDATION That Council make a determination on the appointment of a Deputy Mayor of Banyule City Council for the 2016/2017 Mayoral Term. BACKGROUND Section 73(3) of the Local Government Act 1989 (the Act) provides for the appointment of an Acting Mayor where there is vacancy in the office of Mayor, or the Mayor is absent, incapable of acting, or refusing to act. The appointment of the Acting Mayor is not a permanent appointment. An Acting Mayor must be appointed each time there is a vacancy in the office of Mayor, or the Mayor is absent, incapable of acting, or refusing to act. A Deputy Mayor does not have any statutory role or function under the Act and cannot automatically deputise for the Mayor with regard to the exercise of these. Banyule, like a number of other Council choose to also elect a Deputy Mayor at the same time as appointing a Mayor. The positon is seen as providing opportunity for other Councillors to deputise for the Mayor on occasions where the Mayor may be unavailable, or to assist the Mayor in undertaking the role. While the Act does not recognise the role of Deputy Mayor, Banyule believes it to be a worthwhile position and has established a duty statement for the role of Deputy Mayor for Banyule.
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CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATIONS FOR DEPUTY MAYOR cont’d Role of Deputy Mayor The role of the Deputy Mayor is to give effective support to the Mayor and Councillors during the day-to-day function of Council and includes: • • • •
The Deputy Mayor assists and supports the Mayor in the day to day duties of Mayor. The Deputy Mayor would generally act in the position of Mayor (subject to Council resolution) in the absence of the Mayor; Attendance at functions in place of the Mayor; Council’s spokesperson in media statements where the Mayor is unavailable and also as otherwise agreed by the Councillors.
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VOTE OF THANKS TO OUTGOING MAYOR AND DEPUTY MAYOR
Author:
Emily Outlaw - Council Governance Liaison Officer, Corporate Services
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY To provide an opportunity for Councillors to express appreciation to the former Mayor and Deputy Mayor. RECOMMENDATION That: 1.
Cr Craig Langdon be congratulated and thanked for his contribution as Mayor of the City from November 2015 to October 2016.
2.
Retiring Cr Steven Briffa be congratulated and thanked for his contribution as Deputy Mayor of the City from November 2015 to October 2016.
BACKGROUND Mayoral Term Cr Craig Langdon was elected to the Olympia Ward of the Council in March 2011 (By- Election), and has served three consecutive terms as Mayor (November 2013 to October 2014; October 2014 to November 2015; and November 2015 to October 2016). Mayoral Duties and Attendance Summary For the period 17 November 2015 – 22 October 2016, the Mayor attended 654 events/meetings. The following is a summary of some of the meetings and events: Council Council Meetings Council Briefing Cemetery Trust Advisory Committees Aboriginal & Torres Strait Island Advisory Groups Aged Friendly City Advisory LGBTI Advisory Committee Audit Committee Multicultural Advisory Committee Community Safety working Group Disability Advisory Committee Art and Cultural Advisory Meeting Council Planning meetings Citizenship Ceremonies
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VOTE OF THANKS TO OUTGOING MAYOR AND DEPUTY MAYOR cont’d Community Meetings & Events eg Cartledge Reserve, Seddon Reserve Banyule Community Ball, Banyule Community Grants, Volunteer Ball, Banyule Best Biz Awards, 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, ANZAC ceremonies, Movies on the move
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Deputy Mayoral Term Cr Steven Briffa was elected to the Hawdon Ward of the Council in November 2008, and has served two terms as Deputy Mayor (November 2013 to November 2014; and November 2015 to October 2016).
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VOTE OF THANKS TO OUTGOING COUNCILLORS
Author:
Emily Outlaw - Council Governance Liaison Officer, Corporate Services
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY To provide an opportunity for Council to express its appreciation to retiring Councillor, Steven Briffa, and outgoing Councillor, Jenny Mulholland. Former Councillor, Steven Briffa, served Council from 2008 to 2016, and former Councillor, Jenny Mulholland, served Council from 2000 to 2016. RECOMMENDATION That retiring Councillor, Steven Briffa, and outgoing Councillor, Jenny Mulholland, be thanked for their contribution and service to Banyule City Council. 1.
BACKGROUND Retiring Councillor, Steven Briffa, has served on Banyule Council since 29 November 2008, which included two terms as Deputy Mayor (November 2013 to November 2014; and November 2015 to October 2016), and has represented Council on the following committees: -
Asset Management Steering Committee Audit Advisory Committee Banyule Bicycle Advisory Committee (delegate & sub) Banyule Community Plan Steering Committee Banyule Community Plan Implementation Committee (sub) Banyule Cemeteries Trust Banyule Environment Advisory Committee (BEAC) (delegate & sub) Banyule Multicultural Advisory Committee (BMAC) (sub) Banyule Road Safety Committee Disability Reference Group (sub) Greensborough Principal Activity Centre Community Consultative Committee Greensborough Project Steering Committee (GPSG) (delegate & sub) Metropolitan Transport Forum (sub) MAV Metropolitan Housing Growth Project – Councillor Reference Group (sub) MAV Transport & Infrastructure Advisory Group (sub) MAV State Council Representative (sub) Neighbourhood Character Focus Group Safer Greensborough Project Working Group (sub) Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) Yarra Plenty Regional Library Audit Committee Yarra Plenty Regional Library Board (delegate & sub) City Development Portfolio (sub) Community Programs Portfolio (sub) Assets & City Services Portfolio
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VOTE OF THANKS TO OUTGOING COUNCILLORS cont’d Outgoing Councillor, Jenny Mulholland, has served on Banyule Council since 18 March 2000, which included two terms as Banyule’s first female Mayor from March 2003 – March 2004; and March 2004 – December 2004. Outgoing Councillor Mulholland also served three terms as Deputy Mayor from December 2004 – November 2005; December 2009 – December 2010; and October 2014 – November 2015. Outgoing Councillor Mulholland has served on the following committees: -
Environment advisory Committee Municipal Health Plan Steering Committee Darebin Creek Management Committee Incorporated Northern Regional Waste Management Group Victorian Local Governance Association Austin & Repatriation Medical Centre Liaison Committee Audit Advisory Committee Municipal Health Plan Steering Committee Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) Napier Waller Property Committee of Management Disability Reference Group (delegate & sub) Board of Management of the Northern Migrant Resource Centre Property/Strategic Direction Advisory Committee Strategic Property Group Greensborough Principal Activity Centre Community Consultative Committee (delegate & sub) Banyule Community Plan Steering Committee The Ivanhoe Project Community Consultative Committee Arts and Cultural Advisory Group Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital Community Consultative Committee – Master Plan Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) & Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) - Transition Community Working Group (delegate & sub) Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) - Environment Advisory Group Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) - Victorian Local Sustainability Network (delegate & Sub) Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) – Future of Local Government (FOLG) Strategic Change Group Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) – Planning Advisory Group (sub) Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) Planning Advisory Group & Metro Strategy Group (sub) Northern Alliance for Greenhouse Action (NAGA) (delegate & sub) Yarra Plenty Regional Library Audit Committee Yarra Plenty Regional Library Board Darebin Creek Management Committee (delegate & Sub) Disability Residents Group Melbourne’s Valley of the Arts Regional Tourism Board Inc. (MVotA) (delegate & sub) Banyule Cemeteries Trust Early Years Advisory Committee (sub) Neighbourhood Character Focus Group Age-friendly Advisory Committee
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VOTE OF THANKS TO OUTGOING COUNCILLORS cont’d -
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Employment Matters Committee Disability and Inclusion Advisory Committee Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Advisory Committee Community Programs Portfolio Assets and City Services Portfolio
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APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILLORS ON COMMITTEES
Author:
Vivien Ferlaino - Governance Co-ordinator, Corporate Services
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Annually Council appoints Councillor delegates to the Council Advisory Committees and other committees. Advisory Committees are made up of Councillors and community members. They have Terms of References and meet to discuss issues and advise Council. In addition to Advisory Committees, Council is often invited to participate on a range of external committees in partnership. Both Advisory and external committees provide important linkages between Council, Community and State agencies and interest groups. Council’s approval of the Councillor appointments to the various committees is required. In addition, the following Advisory Committees terms have expired and expression of interests from community groups and representatives as outlined in the Terms of Reference (attached) require a call for nominations: • • • • • •
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee (BATSIC); Banyule Age-friendly City Advisory Committee; Banyule Disability and Inclusion Advisory Committee (BDIAC); Banyule Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Advisory Committee; Banyule Multicultural Advisory Committee (BMAC); Child Youth and Family Committee.
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APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILLORS ON COMMITTEES cont’d RECOMMENDATION 1.
That Council determine Councillor delegates to Committees and other bodies.
2.
The Committees and other bodies be advised accordingly.
3.
Expressions of Interest be called to fill the groups and community member positions and note the Terms of Reference for the: • • • • • •
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee; Banyule Age-friendly City Advisory Committee; Banyule Disability and Inclusion Advisory Committee; Banyule Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI); Advisory Committee; Banyule Multicultural Advisory Committee (BMAC); Child Youth and Family Committee.
4.
BACKGROUND Council over its last term (2012-2016) has been serviced by a number of Committees. Some of Banyule’s Advisory Committees have reached their end of term and Council is required to advertise and seek expressions of interest to fill the vacancies. These committees all have community representation and the led by a Councillor chair. The role of Advisory Committees is to report to the Council and provide appropriate advice and recommendations on matters relevant to its terms of reference in order to facilitate decision making by the Council in relation to the discharge of its responsibilities. Advisory committees do not hold any authority to make decisions or commitments on behalf of Council. The minutes of committee meetings are presented to Council for information after each meeting. Recommendations and requests arising from committee meetings are presented to Council for consideration as required. Responses to recommendations are determined based on Council’s legislative role, stated commitments in Council’s Policies and Plans, and budgetary processes. Representation on Committees The following Committees are those on which Councillors are asked to be represented. Some of these are Council's Advisory Committees, others are from external organisations where it is valuable for Banyule to have Council input. Councils’ current committee listing is attached. Should Council wish to continue, the following committees will require Councillor Representatives: BANYULE ADVISORY COMMITTEES • •
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee Arts and Cultural Advisory Group
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APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILLORS ON COMMITTEES cont’d • • • • • • • •
Audit and Risk Advisory Committee Banyule Age-friendly City Advisory Committee Banyule Environment Advisory Committee (BEAC) Banyule Disability and Inclusion Advisory Committee Banyule Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Advisory Committee Banyule Multicultural Advisory Committee (BMAC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Employment Matters Committee Child Youth & Family Committee
EXTERNAL COMMITTEES • • • • • • •
Darebin Creek Management Committee Metropolitan Transport Forum Napier Waller Property Committee of Management Northern Alliance for Greenhouse Action (NAGA) Northern Melbourne Regional Development Australia Committee Yarra Plenty Regional Library Board Yarra Plenty Regional Library Audit Committee
MAV STATE COUNCIL AND COMMITTEES •
MAV State Council – Representatives
There is no requirement for Council to have representatives on the below MAV Committees. The membership is determined by the Board through an Expression of Interest process. The MAV will seek committee membership from: • • •
metropolitan, regional and rural councils councillors and senior council officers, and no more than two representatives from each council.
Members that miss three or more consecutive meetings without an apology or sending a substitute will no longer be a member of the Committee. • • • • • • • •
MAV - Arts & Culture Committee MAV - Emergency Management Reference Group MAV – Environment Committee MAV – Human Services Committee MAV - Multicultural Committee MAV - Planning Committee MAV - Professional Development Reference Group MAV - Transport & Infrastructure Advisory Group
CONCLUSION The Committees listing is presented and representatives are required for Council Committees and other external bodies. Six Advisory Committees terms have expired and Expressions of Interest are required to be advertised seeking nominations.
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APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILLORS ON COMMITTEES cont’d ATTACHMENTS No.
Title
1
Banyule Committees listing
24
2
Banyule Aboriginal and Torres Strait Advisory Committee (BATSIC) - Terms of Reference
29
3
Banyule Age-friendly City Advisory Committee (BAFCAC) - Terms of Reference
35
4
Banyule Disability and Inclusion Advisory Committee (BDIAC) Terms of Reference
41
5
Banyule LGBTI Advisory Committee - Terms of Reference
46
6
Banyule Multicultural Advisory Committee - Terms of Reference
51
7
Child Youth and Family Committee - Terms of Reference
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Banyule Committees listing ............................................................. 24 Banyule Aboriginal and Torres Strait Advisory Committee (BATSIC) - Terms of Reference....................................................... 29 Banyule Age-friendly City Advisory Committee (BAFCAC) Terms of Reference ......................................................................... 35 Banyule Disability and Inclusion Advisory Committee (BDIAC) Terms of Reference ........................................................... 41 Banyule LGBTI Advisory Committee - Terms of Reference ............. 46 Banyule Multicultural Advisory Committee - Terms of Reference........................................................................................ 51 Child Youth and Family Committee - Terms of Reference ............... 56
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Attachment 3: Banyule Age-friendly City Advisory Committee (BAFCAC) - Terms of Reference
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Attachment 4: Banyule Disability and Inclusion Advisory Committee (BDIAC) Terms of Reference
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Attachment 5: Banyule LGBTI Advisory Committee - Terms of Reference
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Attachment 6: Banyule Multicultural Advisory Committee - Terms of Reference
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Attachment 6: Banyule Multicultural Advisory Committee - Terms of Reference
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Attachment 7: Child Youth and Family Committee - Terms of Reference
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