Advisory groups may be established by Council to provide strategic and/or operational advice on matters as included in their endorsed Charter. Representatives' meetings may be established by Council to provide strategic and/or operational advice on a common interest as included in their endorsed Charter.

Find out about each of the Shire's advisory groups and representatives' meetings below, including purpose and membership. More information is provided in the endorsed Charters. 

Meetings are generally open to the public. Meeting details, agendas and records of proceedings are available on request.

Cultural Advisory Group

Purpose

The purpose of the Cultural Advisory Group (the group) is to provide strategic advice to Council and be the community voice in matters related to arts, culture and heritage. This advice is related to the strategic outcome "Community: Healthy, safe, sustainable and resilient community, where businesses flourish and everyone belongs." Source: Strategic Community Plan 2020-2030

The group is to: 

  1. Provide advice on policies and projects which build on the Shire’s arts, cultural and heritage strengths, goals and objectives.
  2. Provide advice to on incorporating arts, culture and heritage into the Shire’s strategic plans, informing strategies and operational plans.
  3. Make recommendations and advocate on behalf of the community and stakeholders on matters related to arts, culture and heritage.
  4. Foster the awareness of and involvement by residents in community arts, cultural and heritage projects.
  5. Highlight what is unique about Shire of Mundaring as a place to live, work and visit through various arts, cultural and heritage mediums.
  6. Promote, inform and celebrate the achievement of local organisations, artists and cultural providers to build on the rich natural and built heritage and artistic traditions of the region thus attracting cultural tourism and building community.
  7. Identify potential funding partnerships and opportunities and attract funding to support arts, cultural and heritage initiatives.

Membership

The Cultural Advisory Group is comprised of one council member and up to 12 external members who represent a broad spectrum of the cultural sector.

Name Position
Cr Neridah Zlatnik Council Member
Cliff Burns External Member
Jenny Haynes External Member
Jenny Kerr External Member
Sofija Stevanovic External Member
Tricia Rawlings External Member
Val Shiell External Member
Owen Briffa External Member

Charter

Charter - Cultural Advisory Group

Environmental Advisory Group

Purpose

The purpose of the Environmental Advisory Group is to provide strategic advice to Council on environmental and sustainability issues. This advice is related to the strategic outcome "Natural Environment: A natural environment that is protected, sustainable and enjoyed" with the objectives and strategies:

  1. Protecting natural areas and biodiversity
  2. Water management that is efficient and sustainable
  3. Waste management that is efficient and sustainable
  4. Energy management that is efficient and sustainable

Source: Strategic Community Plan 2020-2030

Membership

The Environmental Advisory Group is comprised of up to two Council Members and up to eight external members who possess:

  • knowledge and/or expertise in environmental sustainability issues; and
  • demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Shire of Mundaring landscape, ecology and communities.
Name Position
Cr Doug Jeans Council Member
Cr John Daw Council Member
Amy Collins External Member
Robert Davis External Member
Claire Silveira External Member
Andrew Wallace External Member
David Newsome External Member
Michael Waite External Member
Craig Harris  External Member

Charter

Charter - Environmental Advisory Group

Mt Helena Aquatic Centre Representatives Meeting

Purpose

The purpose of the Mt Helena Aquatic Centre Representatives Meeting is to:

  1. Provide advice to Council on the management of the Mt Helena Aquatic Centre.
  2. Provide a venue for discussion between the Eastern Hills Senior High School and the Shire with regard to the management of Mt Helena Aquatic Centre.
  3. Ensure the views of the community are reflected in the operation and management of the Mt Helena Aquatic Centre.

Membership

The Mt Helena Aquatic Centre Representatives Meeting is comprised of two Council Members, up to two Shire employees and representatives from:

  • the Department of Education representing Eastern Hills Senior High School
  • community representatives from Mt Helena Swimming Club
  • community representatives from Mt Helena Residents and Ratepayers association

Nominations for External Members

Individual representatives (determined by the relevant organisation) are appointed as external members with advice provided to the Shire. Should a nominated external member be unable to attend a meeting, the organisation may advise the Shire of their replacement. An organisation with a representative absent for three consecutive meetings without leave shall forfeit their membership.

Wade Isard nominated himself to remain as the community representatives (external member) for the Mt Helena Swim Club.

Joan Quinn nominated herself to remain as the community representative for the Mt Helena Residents and Ratepayers Association.

Name Position
Cr John Daw Council Member
Cr Doug Jeans  Council Member
Wade Isard Community Representative
Joan Quinn Community Representative

Charter

Charter - Mt Helena Aquatic Centre Representatives Meeting

More information and contacts

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