Committee objectives
The Council Plan 2021 to 2025 leads all their actions and decisions.
The objective of the Committee is to:
- contribute to the development and implementation of the Municipal Health and Wellbeing Plan
- inform Council of stakeholder actions in health, safety and wellbeing
- participate in the annual review of the Community and Council Plans
- identify and provide advice regarding emergency health, safety and wellbeing priorities
- facilitate action in the form of advocacy and organisational partnerships on agreed issues
- investigate opportunities for Council action, in select priority areas in community settings with partner organisations.
Committee member requirements
A diverse group of local volunteers make up the Committee.
Committee members have interest and knowledge of community safety, health and wellbeing.
The Committee must include:
- a maximum of 13 positions for Knox community safety, health and wellbeing organisation representatives
- one representative from the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH)
- one representative from the Victoria Police
- up to 2 Councillors appointed annually by Council.
Committee members are elected for 5 years.
Councillor members
Council appoints at least 2 Councillors to take part in the Committee.
They offer support in a range of areas, including delegated authority and advocacy.
Councillor members are elected for 1 year.
Current Committee Councillors
The current Councillors are:
- Councillor Grasso
- Councillor Laukens
Council officers
The Knox City Council CEO nominates officers to provide advice and support to the Committee.
Meetings
Meetings take place 4 times a year. The Committee operates alongside a Terms of Reference.
The Committee will also take part in the six-monthly Group Meetings and the annual Advisory Committee Forum.
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