Strategic Community Reference Group
Established in 2012, the City’s Strategic Community Reference Group provides input to the Council on matters of significant community interest and strategic initiatives.
The group consists of 12 community representatives, two youth representatives (aged 16-24 years) and four Elected Members. Subject matter experts are also invited to provide expert advice on specific topics. Community and youth representatives are appointed for two years and meet up to three times per year.
Recent topics of discussion have included:
- Integrated Transport Strategy
- Weed Management Plan
- Climate Change Strategy
- Support for local business
- Fostering community leadership
- Methods of community engagement and communication
- Strategic Community Plan
- Volunteer recognition
- Waste Management Plan
- Bike Plan
- Environment Plan
- Community Development Plan
- Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plan.
Nominations for new community and youth representatives for 2022–2023 are now closed.
Elected Member Representatives
| Representative | Deputy Member |
|---|---|
| Mayor Hon Albert Jacob JP (Presiding Member) | - |
| Cr Christine Hamilton-Prime | Cr Adrian Hill |
| Cr John Raftis | Cr John Chester |
| Cr Christopher May | Cr Russ Fishwick |
Community Representatives
| Ward | Community Representatives |
|---|---|
| North Ward | Vacant |
| North Central Ward | Vacant |
| Central Ward | Vacant |
| South-West Ward | Vacant |
| South-East Ward | Vacant |
| South Ward | Vacant |