Committees

Delegated committees

Planning and Consultation Committee

At its 23 February 2021 Council meeting, Council resolved to establish the Planning and Consultation Committee (Committee) a delegated committee effective 11 March 2021 and appointed all seven Councillors to the Committee.

The Committee considers matters under two areas being, Planning Matters and Consultation Matters. Each area has a Councillor elected to chair matters heard under those areas.

  • Councillor Peter Perkins was elected to act as chairperson for Planning Matters before the Planning and Consultation Committee for the 2023/2024 Council year.
  • Councillor Natalie Duffy was elected to act as chairperson for Consultation Matters before the Planning and Consultation Committee for the 2023/2024 Council year.

Future Nillumbik Committee

The Future Nillumbik Committee was reconstituted as a Delegated Committee under section 63 of the Local Government Act 2020 on 25 August 2020. Council resolved on 23 February to abolish the Future Nillumbik Committee effective 10 March 2021.

External committees

 External organisation  Councillor representative 
Banyule/Nillumbik Local Learning and Employment Network Inc. Board

Appointment of Cr Frances Eyre was resolved by Council on 26 April 2023.

A new Councillor Representative to this organisation is to be made at the 2024 Extraordinary Meeting following the appointment of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor to nominate and seek endorsement of a Councillor Representation to BNLLEN Board to May 2025.
Diamond Creek Traders' Association Cr Peter Perkins
Eltham Chamber of Commerce and Industry Cr Frances Eyre
Hurstbridge Traders' Association Cr Karen Egan
Interface Councils Group Cr Ben Ramcharan (Mayor of the day)
Cr Karen Egan (Deputy Mayor Proxy)
Metropolitan Transport Forum Inc Cr Richard Stockman 
Municipal Association of Victoria Cr Peter Perkins
Cr Karen Egan (Proxy)
Nillumbik Reconciliation Group Cr Natalie Duffy
NRG will allow proxy to attend if Councillor Representative can’t attend.
Nillumbik Tourism and Business No Councillor appointed
Northern Alliance for Greenhouse Action Cr Geoff Paine
Northern Council Alliance Cr Ben Ramcharan (Mayor of the day)
 Cr Karen Egan (Deputy Mayor Proxy) 
Victorian Local Governance Association Cr Natalie Duffy
Cr Karen Egan (Proxy)
Yarra Plenty Regional Library Board Cr Peter Perkins
Cr Karen Egan
Director Communities (Proxy)

Advisory committees 

Advisory committee Councillor representative 

Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee

 Cr Geoff Paine (Chair)
Audit and Risk Committee Cr Ben Ramcharan (Mayor of the day)
Cr Karen Egan (Deputy Mayor)
CEO Employment Matters Committee All Councillors
Economic Development Advisory Committee Cr Natalie Duffy (Chair)
Environment and Sustainability Advisory Committee Cr Ben Ramcharan (Chair)
Cr Geoff Paine
Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee Cr Richard Stockman (Chair)
Cr Frances Eyre
Inclusion and Access Advisory Committee Cr Peter Perkins (Chair)
Living & Learning Advisory Committee Cr Geoff Paine 
Panton Hill Bushland Reserves System User Group Advisory Committee Cr Karen Egan (Chair)
Positive Ageing Advisory Committee Cr Frances Eyre (Chair)
Recreation Trails Advisory Committee Cr Richard Stockman (Chair)
Cr Karen Egan
Youth Council Advisory Committee Cr Ben Ramcharan
Youth Council Mayor chairs the meetings

Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee

The Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee provides a formal mechanism for Council to consult with key stakeholders, seek specialist advice and enable community participation in the development, implementation and evaluation of Arts and Culture.

Audit and Risk Committee

The Committee’s role is to report to the Council and provide appropriate advice and recommendations on matters relevant to its charter.

Panton Hill Bushland Reserves System User Group Advisory Committee

The aim of the PHBRS User Group is to encourage an understanding, appreciation, enjoyment and care within the community and the user groups of the significant natural features, biodiversity, social, educational, recreational, and historical values of the Panton Hill Bushland Reserves.

CEO Employment Matters Committee

The CEO Employment Matters Committee’s purpose is to make recommendations to Council on contractual employment matters, performance matters and any other functions or responsibilities prescribed by the Local Government Act relating to the CEO.

Inclusion and Access Advisory Committee

This Committee provides a formal mechanism for Council to consult with key stakeholders, seek specialist advice and enable community participation in the implementation of the Disability Action Plan, as well as current and future planning to promote inclusion, including people with disability.

Economic Development Advisory Committee

Nillumbik’s Economic Development Advisory Committee provides a formal mechanism for Council to consult with key stakeholders, seek specialist advice and enable community participation in all matters relating to economic development and tourism in Nillumbik.

Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee

This Committee provides a formal mechanism for Council to fulfill the requirements of the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 and consult with key stakeholders, seek specialist advice and enable community participation in the development, implementation and evaluation of the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017-21.

Environment and Sustainability Advisory Committee

This Committee provides a formal mechanism for Council to consult with key stakeholders, seek specialist advice and enable community participation in initiatives, policies and strategies concerning climate resilience, renewable energy, water, biodiversity and the natural environment, sustainable land management, recycling and waste management, and environment

Living & Learning Neighbourhood House Advisory Committee

This Committee has been established to provide a mechanism by which community representatives from Eltham, Diamond Creek and Panton Hill can discuss and advise on Neighbourhood House offerings, opportunities and challenges.

Nillumbik Youth Council

This advisory committee provides a formal platform for young people to have their say on issues, needs and aspirations important to them and relevant to Nillumbik.

Positive Ageing Advisory Committee

This Committee acts as the peak advisory committee to advocate on barriers and/or issues affecting older people to age well in Nillumbik, consulting with and representing the voice and interests of Nillumbik residents aged 55 and over.

Recreation Trails Advisory Committee

This Committee provides a formal mechanism for Council to consult with key stakeholders, seek specialist advice and enable community participation in the development and review of new and existing recreation trails within the Shire of Nillumbik.

Planning and Consultation Committee FAQs

Want to find out more about Council's Planning and Consultation Committee? These Frequently Asked Questions may help.

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