Committees
What is the role of Council committees?
Kempsey Shire Council’s committees perform work that helps Council make well-informed decisions. Committees are able to investigate and consider matters in detail without the time constraints of ordinary Council meetings.
There are two types of Council committees:
- Standing committees discuss and explore policy directions and make recommendations to Council meetings. These committees are made up of Councillors only.
- Community committees advise on specific services or facilities in the shire. These committees are made up of both Councillors and community members.
Appointment of community members
When establishing a community committee, Council asks for expressions of interest from residents by advertising in the local press. Council then considers the applications and chooses suitably qualified community members. Membership ends when a Council’s term expires on the date of a general election.
Committee membership
Council committees
The following is a list of Councillors elected to committees. Many of these committees have other members who are not listed here.The Mayor, Councillor Liz Campbell, is an automatic member of all committees.
Australia Day Awards Committee
- Mayor Liz Campbell
- Councillor McGinn
Audit & Risk Committee
General Manager’s Performance Review Panel
- Councillor McGinn (General Manager's selection)
- Councillor Patterson
- Councillor Williams
Mayoral Community Fund Committee
External committees
Councillors are also involved in committees that are not run by Council.
Bush Fire Management Committee
- Councillor Morris
- Councillor Saul (alternate delegate)
ClubGRANTS Committee
- Mayor Liz Campbell
- Councillor Patterson (alternate delegate)
Economic Development & Tourism Committee
- Mayor Liz Campbell
- Councillor Hauville
Local Traffic Committee
Lower North Coast Zone Liaison Committee
- Councillor Morris
- Councillor Saul (alternate delegate)
Melville Community Centre Management Committee
- Councillor Hauville
- Councillor Morris
Mid North Coast Regional Arts Board
Sports Council
- Councillor Williams
- Councillor Patterson (alternate delegate)
South West Rocks Sport and Recreation Association
- Councillor Shields
- Councillor Williams (alternate delegate)
Committee policies
Committees must follow Council’s policies and procedures, maintain accurate records and be transparent in their dealings and decision making. Key policies are listed below.