Council Committees

AGED CARE COMMITTEE                

In February 2010, Council established an Aged Care Committee to replace the Cooee Management Committee.  The Aged Care Committee manages all aged care activities – Cooee and Jack Towney with the following charter: 

  • consider and make recommendations on policy and direction for all Council’s Aged Care Services – currently – Cooee and Jack Towney Hostels, Gilgandra Flexi Care and Jack Towney CACPs and the Retirement Village
  • direct and assist the General Manager in negotiations with the relevant level of Government – maintain links within the aged care industry
  • be abreast of all issues affecting the funding and management of the Aged Care industry and make appropriate recommendations to Council
  • manage the various services to ensure their viability and independence from Council funding
  • develop and review management plans and budgets for adoption by Council
  • if thought appropriate, establish advisory committees for respective functions

Membership comprises:

  • 4 Council representatives – Crs Lummis, Holland, Johnson and Wright
  • 1 representative of the Cooee Lodge Association - Mrs Noeline Charters
  • 1 representative nominated by the Royal Freemasons Benevolent Institute as a local citizen - Mr Don Kennaugh
  • 1 member of the public not being a member or servant of the Council, Cooee Lodge Association or Masonic Lodge - currently vacant
  • 1 representative from the Aboriginal Community (Jack Towney Aged Care Facility) -Mr Henry Louie

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE

This Committee was formed late in 2007 and manages the Gilgandra Food Service, Community Housing, Gilgandra Youth Club and Cooee Heritage Centre and comprises:

  • 4 Councillors - Crs Collison (resigned 16/7/09), Chapman, Holland, Johnson (from 16/7/09) and Cr Batten (from October 2011 following Cr Spencer's resignation)
  • 4 community representatives - Mrs B Elwin, Mrs R Howard, Mrs V Gardiner, Mrs J Johnson

DISABILITY SERVICES COMMITTEE

In February 2010, Council established a Disability Services Management Committee to replace the OLD and Carlginda Enterprises Committees with the following charter: 

  • consider and make recommendations on policy and direction for all Council’s Disability Services – currently – Orana Lifestyle Directions and Carlginda Enterprises
  • direct and assist the General Manager in negotiations with the relevant level of Government – maintain links within the disability services industry
  • be abreast of all issues affecting the funding and management of the disability services industry and make appropriate recommendations to Council
  • manage the various services to ensure their viability and independence from Council funding
  • manage the business operations of Carlginda Enterprises - recycling
    develop and review management plans and budgets for adoption by Council
  • if thought appropriate, establish advisory committees for respective functions

Membership comprises:

  • 3 Council representatives – Cr Holland, Cr Lummis, Cr Wright
  • Director Corporate & Business Services 
  • Director Community Development & Services
  • 1 Supported Employee representative - Mr Greg Shanklin
  • 1 Client representative - Miss Nancy Skinner
  • 3 community representatives - Ms Lou Townsend, Ms Tracey Stevenson, Mr Laurie McGrath

PLANT COMMITTEE

This Committee considers the Council’s plant requirements and meets a number of times to review forward planning, develop plant purchase schedules and assess tenders called for major plant.  In addition, the Committee reviews Council policies on plant and recommends any changes.  A major task for the Committee is to consider if it could be established as a business unit.

The Committee consists of:

  •  4 Councillors - Crs. Gordon, Collison, Wright and Batten 
  •  Director of Works and Technical Services
  •  Plant Superintendent


PROMOTION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE  

The Promotion and Economic Development Committee is responsible for:

  • Exploring opportunities that lead to new industry development
  • Growth and retention of existing businesses
  • Attracting new residents
  • Increasing tourism activity in Gilgandra Shire

The Committee consists of::

  • 3 Council representatives Cr Chapman (Chairman), Crs Johnson and Batten (from October 2011 following Cr Spencer's resignation)
  • 5 business house representatives - Mrs Wendy Johnson, Mrs Joy Howard, Mr Daniel Gordon, Mr Doug Clouten, Mrs Jodie Walker
  • 3 Community Representatives - Mr Don Kennaugh, Mrs Jenny Zell, Mrs Jane Johnson


TOORAWEENAH COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY CENTRE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

This Committee oversees management of the Tooraweenah Community Technology Centre and comprises volunteers at the centre, currently chaired by Ms Alethea Bennett. 


TOORAWEENAH MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

This Committee comprises representatives of the Tooraweenah Community and aims to ensure the maintenance and beautification of Tooraweenah is planned and carried out. Since the recent name change from Tooraweenah Maintenance Committee to Tooraweenah Management Committee, the focus now also on tourism, economic development and social issues.

The Director of Works & Technical Services (or nominee) and Promotions & Economic Development Officer are members of the Committee.

Community representatives are:  Mrs V Boyton, Mr J Winter, Mr L Thurston, Mr G Rohr, Mr B Mockler, Mr P Petrie, Mr M Webb, Mrs J Robertson, Ms L Harvey and Mrs J Zell.

TOORAWEENAH MEMORIAL HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE   
This Committee has the responsibility of management and control of the Tooraweenah Memorial Hall and it consists of members of the Tooraweenah Community, currently:

 President:   Malcolm Webb
 Vice President  Keith Lambell
 Secretary:   Lester Thurston
 Treasurer:   Tony Webb


GILGANDRA FLORA RESERVE SOCIETY              

This Committee has the responsibility of management and control of the Gilgandra Flora Reserve and comprises:
 
 President:  Mrs A Gaff
 Vice President: Mr I Mulcahy
 Vice President: Mr M Younger
 Secretary:  Mrs J Younger
 Treasurer:  Mr G Kerr


CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE                  

This Committee provides a forum for consultation between Council and its employees to achieve:

• co operation in Award implementation
• effective and productive workplace reforms
• enhanced career opportunities for employees and more fulfilling, varied and better paid work.

In line with its constitution and the Award, representation comprises::

USU (Outdoor)  3 elected representatives
USU (Indoor)   2 elected representatives
DEPA    1 elected representative
LGEA    1 elected representative
Carlginda  1 elected representative
HR Manager
Management   Director of Corporate & Business Services, and
Director of Works & Technical Services
(or their management nominee)


Officers of the Unions or Associations may attend and provide input to meetings of the Consultative Committee.
 
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE

This Committee is an RTA advisory committee on traffic matters on local road in accordance with the Traffic Act and consists of:

1 Councillor – Cr Collison
Police representatives from Gilgandra and Dubbo
Local Member of Parliament’s representative - Mr P Lynch
Director Works & Technical Services

DELEGATES

The following is a list of Councillors who represent as delegates on external Committees:

Cr Wright, Cr Collison - Castlereagh Macquarie County Council
Cr Wright - CENTROC Weight of Loads
Cr Spencer - North West Library


‘SUNSET’ COMMITTEES OR TASKFORCES

“Sunset” Committees or Taskforces presently in operation are:


GILGANDRA FLOODPLAIN COMMITTEE   

This Committee was established on 19 April 1990 by Council to commission a Flood Management Plan and is constituted to comprise:

 Mayor
 3 Councillors – Crs Collison, Lummis and Wright
 SES
 Soil Conservation
 Land and Water Conservation
 4 Community representatives - Mr B Blackman, Mr J Jenkins, Mr L McGrath, Mr R Duncan
 Director Works & Technical Services


SEWAGE EFFLUENT REUSE COMMITTEE

This Committee comprises:

2 representatives from Department of Energy and Utilities & Sustainability,
1 representative from Department of Commerce
The Director Works & Technical Services and staff representatives
1 Councillor - Cr Gordon