Council committees

Committees are an important way we work with community members to help us deliver on the outcomes identified in the Community Strategic Plan. ‘Committee’ is defined as any working group, reference group or delegated committee providing information, advice, suggestions, and support to Council and staff. 

All MidCoast Committess adhere to our Committees guidelines: MidCoast Committees Guidelines(PDF, 176KB)

Information on our current committees can be found in the sections below.

Aboriginal Reference Group

The purpose of the group is focused on improving outcomes for Aboriginal people in the MidCoast region.

Arts & Creative Industries Reference Group

The Arts and Creative Industries Reference Group has been established to provide strategic advice to Council on the planning, development and delivery of services to support the arts and creative industries in the MidCoast region and will support the implementation of the MidCoast Cultural Plan 2036.

Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee

The objective of the committee is to provide independent assurance, oversight and assistance to Council on risk management, control, governance, internal audits, organisational performance and external responsibilities in an advisory capacity.

Bulahdelah Highway Service Centre Planning Agreement Reference Group

The purpose of this group is to identify and prioritise proposed projects / improvements within Bulahdelah that may be included in a Planning Agreement for the Bulahdelah Highway Service Centre Development Application.

Community Inclusion and Wellbeing Reference Group

The purpose of this group is to provide strategic advice and feedback to assist Council in making the MidCoast an accessible, inclusive and cohesive community, where all people can participate fully in community life, regardless of their age, ability or background.

Community Resilience and Disaster Recovery Reference Group

The group has been established to provide strategic advice to assist Council in supporting the MidCoast community in increasing resilience to potential disasters and to support the recovery and renewal process for communities impacted by disaster events.

Floodplain Management Advisory Committee

The purpose of the Floodplain Management Advisory Committee is to advise Council on the development and implementation of Floodplain Risk Management Plans for the Mid Coast Council local government area.

Heritage Reference Group

The MidCoast Heritage Reference Group has been established to provide strategic advice and feedback in relation to protecting and promoting our local heritage.

MidCoast Koala Reference Group

This group will provide input to the development of the Koala Plan of Management that will highlight key projects in priority koala habitat areas of the MidCoast.

Local Traffic Committee

The Local Traffic Committee (LTC) is set up under a delegation from NSW Roads and Maritime Services, to deal with traffic matters relating to general traffic issues on local roads.

Old Bar – Manning Point Coastal Management Program Reference Group

This group provides input to the development of the Old Bar - Manning Point Coastal Management Program. The CMP will develop strategies and prioritise management options to address hazard risks to private, public and environmental assets.

Sport and Recreation Reference Group

This reference group will provide strategic advice to Council on the planning, development and delivery of sport and recreational services in the local government area.

Southern Estuaries Coastal Management Program Reference Group

This group provides important community input to the actions in the Coastal Management Program.

Dissolved Committees

 

 

 

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