About the committee
The committee is made up of community members, Council officers and current Councillors.
It provides advice and recommendations to support the decision-making of Council on:
- Council objectives
- current and emerging challenges facing older people within the Knox Community.
The committee meets five times each year, with the flexibility to schedule a sixth meeting if required.
The committee operates alongside a Terms of Reference [PDF].
Expressions of interests to join the Knox Active Ageing Advisory Committee are currently closed.
Committee objectives
The committee's objectives are to provide recommendations on:
- the implementation of the Strategic Objectives under the Community and Council Plan
- emerging issues affecting older people within the Knox community
- information about older people and healthy ageing matters gathered through consultation.
Committee member requirements
A diverse group of local volunteers make up the committee. Committee members have interest and knowledge of either:
- active ageing and/or issues impacting older people
- experience in the field of active ageing and aged services.
Length of engagement
Committee members are elected for 2 years.
Councillor members
Council appoints at least 2 Councillors to support the committee.
Current committee Councillors
The current Councillors are:
- Councillor Baker
- Councillor Pearce.
Length of engagement
Committee Councillors are elected for one year.
Council officers
The Knox City Council CEO nominates officers to provide advice and support to the committee.
