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

RepresentativeDeputy Member
Mayor Hon Albert Jacob JP (Presiding Member)-
Cr Christine Hamilton-PrimeCr Adrian Hill
Cr John RaftisCr John Chester
Cr Christopher MayCr Russ Fishwick

Community Representatives

WardCommunity Representatives
North WardVacant
North Central WardVacant
Central WardVacant
South-West WardVacant
South-East WardVacant
South WardVacant