Council Committees

Our Council Committees provide strategic guidance and recommendations to the elected Council. They are a key function for enabling public participation in decision making with committee members comprising of representatives from the community, stakeholder groups, Council staff & Councillors.

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The following Committees have been established by the elected Council:

Airport Committee

 

Purpose & Scope

  1. Advise on the development, management, and improvement of airport facilities, ensuring the sustainability, safety and growth of the airport in alignment with community and aviation industry needs.
  2. Review current and future Regular Passenger Transport (RPT) services.
  3. Engage with Department Home Affairs regarding Airport Classification and Security issues.
  4. Develop a new Masterplan for the Airport as provided for in the 2024/25 Budget.
  5. Implement Paid Parking at the Airport facility.

Councillor Representation

Councillor Christine Stead (Chair)

Councillor Tony O'Grady

Councillor Anne Napoli

View Agendas & Minutes  

Audit, Risk & Improvement Committee

Purpose & Scope

As required under section 428A of the Local Government Act 1993 (the Act), the role of this Committee is to review and provide independent advice to Council regarding the following aspects of Council’s operations:

  • compliance
  • risk management
  • fraud control
  • financial management
  • governance
  • implementation of the strategic plan, delivery program and strategies
  • service reviews
  • collection of performance measurement data by Council, and
  • internal audit.

Relevant Documents

Guidelines for Risk Management and Internal Audit for Local Government in NSW - Office of Local Government NSW

Councillor Representation

Councillor Christine Stead (observer / non-voting)

View Agendas & Minutes

Floodplain Management Committee

Purpose & Scope

  1. To oversee and guide the progress and findings of any study being undertaken as part of the Floodplain Management Plans.

  2. To provide a forum for discussion of technical, social, economic and environmental issues arising from the Floodplain Management Plans.

  3. To consider:
  • Existing flood risk
  • Flood mitigation measures
  • Community awareness
  • Floodplain Management Manual

4. To facilitate and seek community input and engagement in the gathering of data and views in respect to the development and strategy for implementation of the Floodplain Management Plans.

5. To provide Council with sustainable, integrated Floodplain Management Plans with recommendation as to the management of the risk of flooding to enable the reduction of damage from flooding as required as per Guidelines NSW Floodplain Development Manual.

6. Review the Floodplain Risk Plans and Studies as required including:

  • Aerodrome Overland Flow Flood Study 2010
  • Aerodrome Overland Flow Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan 2011
  • CBD Overland Flow Flood Study (2012)
  • CDB Overland Flow Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan (2013)
  • Lake Wyangan Flood Study (2012)
  • Lake Wyangan Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan (2013)
  • Griffith Main Drain J and Mirrool Creek Flood Study 2015 Vol 1
  • Griffith Main Drain J and Mirrool Creek Flood Study 2015 Vol 2
  • Griffith Main Drain J and Mirrool Creek Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan (2015)
  • Griffith Main Drain J and Mirrool Creek Flood Study Update 2021 Vol 1 - Yenda Flood Mapping Update
  • Griffith Main Drain J and Mirrool Creek Flood Study Update 2021 Vol 2 - Yenda Flood Mapping update - Flood Mapping Compendium
  • Mirrool Creek Rural Floodplain Plan (currently being developed by DCCEEW)

Click here to view the Flood Studies and Plans

Councillor Representation

Councillor Scott Groat (Chair)

Councillor Laurie Testoni (Alternate)

View Agendas & Minutes

Disability Inclusion & Access Committee

Purpose & Scope

  1. To advise and make recommendations to Council on matters relating to access and mobility issues with particular emphasis on issues for people with disabilities.

  2. To review Council’s Disability Inclusion Access Plan (DIAP).

  3. To advise Council on accessibility issues pertaining to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Strategy, CBD Strategy, Development Control Plans, Tourism and Economic Development Strategy or other Plans of Council and their implementation;

  4. To prepare advice to Council during planning and design of public buildings, open space and recreation facilities;

  5.  To prepare submissions following public notification of Development Applications or significant development proposals in the public domain;

Councillor Representation

Councillor Shari Blumer (Chair)

Councillor Laurie Testoni 

View Agendas & Minutes 

Lake Wyangan and Catchment Management Committee

Purpose and Scope

  1. Read, be familiar with and understand the full content of both the Lake Wyangan and Catchment Management Strategy – Technical Report 2017 and the Lake Wyangan and Catchment Management Strategy – Strategy Report 2017.

  2. Be prepared to action implementation of preferred Management Actions across: Water Quality Management Actions, Ecosystem Health Management Actions and Community Wellbeing Management Actions as described in the Lake Wyangan and Catchment Management Strategy – Strategy Report 2017.

  3. Action implementation of the Western Foreshore Masterplan Development Stage 2 (including consideration of animal enclosure facilities).

  4. Bring to the Lake Wyangan & Catchment Management Committee a professional knowledge and/or expertise related to any one or more Management Action/s and be prepared to utilise such knowledge and/or expertise to assist delivery of preferred Management Actions.

  5. Be prepared to undertake robust discussion in relation to the implementation of preferred Management Actions, take specialist advice when necessary, this to ensure the successful design, documentation and delivery of preferred Management Actions.

  6. Be prepared to ‘call in’ specialist expert knowledge and expertise as required to underpin sound Management Action decision making and delivery.

  7. Investigate models and mechanisms for financing preferred Lake Wyangan & Catchment Management Actions. Any Management Action/s will require a budget allocation and/or funding source to underpin delivery of Management Actions.

  8. Pursue opportunities for specialist Research and Development involvement in further advancing scientific knowledge and understanding of the physical, chemical and biological processes taking place on and surrounding Lake Wyangan to enhance informed Management Actions.

  9. Ensure open engagement with other Private, State or Federal Government stakeholders and Agencies whom are readily able to contribute knowledge, policy and process to the implementation of Management Actions.

  10. Be prepared to engage openly with all potential stakeholders within the Lake Wyangan  Catchment in an endeavour to deliver inclusive and cooperative participation from all potential stakeholders in the delivery of preferred Management Actions.

  11. Be prepared to profile the successes of the Lake Wyangan & Catchment Management Committee arising from successful implementation and delivery of Management Actions as they arise through Local, State and National Award opportunities and associated media opportunities (Duty of Chairperson).

  12. Summation of water quality actions to date/discussions on timings to implement permanent pump.

  13. Formalising the ownership of South Lake and Infrastructure with MI regarding movement of water from Lake to Barren Box Swamp.
     
  14. Lake Wyangan Catchment Flood Study and implications for level of lake.
     
  15. Review progress report(s) to Committee regarding Lake Wyangan Data Analysis report prepared by Dr Philip Orr and table final report as submitted by Dr Orr.

Relevant Documents

Lake Wyangan and Catchment Management Strategy - Strategy Report June 2017(PDF, 2MB)

Lake Wyangan and Catchment Management Strategy - Technical Report June 2017(PDF, 27MB)

Draft Lake Wyangan Plan of Management(PDF, 4MB) (waiting on Minister's approval)

Draft Lake Wyangan Masterplan(PDF, 42MB)

Lake Wyangan | Connect Griffith


Councillor Representation

Councillor Doug Curran (Chair)

Councillor Tony O'Grady

Councillor Laurie Testoni

Councillor Mark Dal Bon (Alt)

Councillor Scott Groat (Alt) 

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Landfill / FOGO Committee

Purpose & Scope

The Landfill / FOGO Committee will be established for the purpose of:

  1. Guiding the management of landfill operations, waste disposal and recycling initiatives at Council’s Landfill operations including expansion of facilities as require.
  2. Implementation of the Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) including planning and rollout of the FOGO program by 2030.
  3. Rehabilitation of existing cells and construction of new landfill cells. 

Relevant Documents

 FOGO is GO GO in NSW

NSW EPA Go FOGO Grants

Councillor Representation

Councillor Doug Curran (Chair)

Councillor Christine Stead

Councillor Mark Dal Bon

View Agendas & Minutes

New Cemetery Masterplan Committee

Purpose & Scope

The purpose of the new Cemetery Masterplan Committee is to:

  1. Provide community feedback and oversee the development and implementation of the New Cemetery Masterplan.
  2. Review the New Cemetery Draft Masterplan (further traffic studies) including Rifle Range Road.
  3. Progress crematorium facilities/ crematorium installation including:
  • Complete a deed of agreement between Griffith City Council and Griffith Regional Funeral Services detailing the lease and conditions of use of the cremator. 
  • Subject to the above being completed, that Council proceed to acquire and install the cremator. Funding to be drawn from the long-term financial plan 2025/26 approximately $400,000 installed.
  • The fees applicable to the lease of the cremator as previously reported to Council will be included in Council’s revenue policy and are subject to annual review.

Relevant Documents 

Draft New Cemetery Masterplan(PDF, 12MB)

Councillor Representation

Councillor Jenny Ellis (Chair)

Councillor Mark Dal Bon 

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Pioneer Park Museum Committee

Purpose & Scope

To provide guidance and support for preserving, showcasing and promoting the living history and cultural heritage of the Griffith region at Pioneer Park Museum.

Relevant Documents

Plan Of Management - Scenic Hill Zone 2 Pioneer Park(PDF, 4MB)

Draft Griffith Pioneer Park Museum Masterplan(PDF, 31MB)

Councillor Representation

Councillor Shari Blumer (Chair)

Councillor Laurie Testoni

Councillor Jenny Ellis 

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Roads, Parks & Pathways Enhancement Committee

Purpose & Scope

  1. Provide advice and recommendations regarding the review of various Council policies and strategies on the development, maintenance and improvement of roads, parks and pathways, promoting accessibility, safety, fit for purpose and aesthetic appeal for the community.
  2. Receive periodic status reports on the Road Review 2024 actions.

Relevant Documents

Road Service Review Actions(PDF, 170KB)

CS-CP-402 - Driveways Maintenance Width Policy(PDF, 107KB)

WO-CP-602 - Roads Maintenance Upgrading of Unsealed Roads Policy(PDF, 122KB)

WO-CP-502 - Kerb Guttering Footpath Construction Policy(PDF, 104KB) 

IM-CP-201 - Roads Open Spaces Naming Policy(PDF, 148KB)

GOV-CP-306 - Plaques Installed by Council Policy(PDF, 128KB)

Playground Strategy(PDF, 8MB)

Griffith Pedestrian and Bicycle Strategy 2021(PDF, 8MB)

Griffith Heavy Vehicle Strategy - 2013(PDF, 11MB)

Councillor Representation

Councillor Shari Blumer (Chair)

Councillor Mark Dal Bon

Councillor Jenny Ellis

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Scenic Hill User Group

Purpose & Scope

Consultation with stakeholders and users regarding the management, preservation and enhancement of the Scenic Hill Crown Land Reserve ensuring its sustainable use and balancing environmental, cultural and recreational interests.

Relevant Documents 

Plan of Management Scenic Hill Zone 1 Formal Recreational Areas(PDF, 4MB)

Plan of Management Scenic Hill Zone 2 Pioneer Park(PDF, 4MB)

Plan of Management Scenic Hill Zone 3 Natural Areas(PDF, 7MB)

Councillor Representation

Councillor Jenny Ellis (Chair),

Councillor Laurie Testoni 

Councillor Tony O'Grady 

View Agendas & Minutes

Traffic Committee

Local Traffic Committee

The Local Traffic Committee (LTC) has no decision-making powers and is primarily a technical review committee. It only advises the Council on matters for which the Council has delegated authority, being certain prescribed traffic control devices and traffic control facilities.
 
The Council must refer all traffic related matters to the LTC prior to exercising its delegated functions. Matters related to State Roads or functions that have not been delegated to the elected Council must be referred directly to Roads and Maritime Services or relevant organisation. Such matters must not be referred to the LTC.
 
Council is not bound by the advice given by its LTC. However, if Council does wish to act contrary to the unanimous advice of the LTC or when the advice is not unanimous, it must notify Roads and Maritime Services & the NSW Police and wait 14 days before proceeding.

Relevant Documents:

A Guide to the delegation to councils for the regulation of traffic Including the operation of Traffic Committees

Councillor Representation

Councillor Anne Napoli (Chair)

Councillor Tony O'Grady (Alt) 

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Saleyards Committee

Purpose & Scope

The Saleyards Committee will be established for the purpose of providing advice and recommendations on the future development of the Griffith Livestock Marketing Centre (GLMC) ensuring efficiency, stakeholder satisfaction and alignment with industry standards including:

  1. Development of a Masterplan to include roof over entire saleyards structure.
  2.  Recycled water use at the GLMC.
  3. Expansion of holding yards.
  4. Decommissioning of cattle yards.

Councillor Representation

Councillor Scott Groat (Chair),

Councillor Christine Stead

Councillor Doug Curran

View Agendas & Minutes


Committee member induction

Induction process

Once you've been notified of your acceptance to the Committee, there's some additional steps to be followed. 

Step 1 

Read the following Policies and Information: 

Code of Conduct(PDF, 3MB) 
Model Code of Conduct at a Glance Committee Members & Delegates(PDF, 214KB) 
Code of Meeting Practice(PDF, 267KB) 
Statements to the Media Policy(PDF, 128KB) 
Social Media Policy(PDF, 178KB)
Child Safe Policy(PDF, 146KB)
Child Safe Code of Conduct(PDF, 2MB) 
Information Protection Principles

Step 2

Complete the below form:

Committee Acknowledgement of Policies Form

Remember to:

  • Submit a Conflict of Interest form for all Pecuniary or Non-Pecuniary declarations of Interests (refer to Part 4 & 5 of the Code of Conduct)
  • Submit a Gift and Benefits Form should you be the recipient of any gifts or benefits in your duty as a Committee member, as detailed in Part 6 of the Code of Conduct