Economic Development Advisory Committee

Purpose and objectives

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.

The Committee’s objectives are to:

  • identify and provide advice on a range of economic development opportunities and issues facing Nillumbik’s business community and prioritise actions to address these issues
  • provide a forum for discussion on a range of topics impacting on the prosperity of the business community
  • ensure consultation and ongoing liaison between Council and key business and community stakeholders
  • support the implementation of the Nillumbik Economic Development Strategy 2020-2030 and provide recommendations to deliver on the strategic actions
  • provide feedback and advice to Council about Council strategies, plans, policies and related documents
  • represent the views and needs of business within Nillumbik
  • assist Council to communicate, consult and engage more effectively with the broader Nillumbik business community
  • strengthen partnerships with industry partners and groups, business associations and support services in Nillumbik and the broader Northern region
  • contribute to a cycle of continually assessing and improving Nillumbik’s business community.

Meeting frequency

Committee meetings are held quarterly - on the third Thursday of the month - from 4.30pm to 6.30pm.

Committee period

The current Committee was appointed for a two-year term which commenced in August 2024.

Members

This Committee is chaired by a Councillor representative who is appointed annually at Council's Extraordinary Meeting held in November.

The following representatives were endorsed by Council:

  • Cr Grant Brooker (Chair)
  • Cr Naomi Joiner
  • Orianna Edmonds
  • Katrina Naish
  • Wayne Kinrade
  • Sarah Panneels
  • John Gawne
  • Luke Marshall
  • Malcolm Cock
  • Patricia Weinberg
  • Simon Mauger
  • Hudson Brown
  • Nicole Staveley
  • Chanmali Tregambe

Agenda

The agenda for the next Committee meeting is uploaded one week prior to the meeting date.

Economic Development Advisory Committee Agenda 27 February 2025(PDF, 177KB)

Economic Development Advisory Committee Agenda 15 May 2025(PDF, 177KB)

Minutes

Minutes from each Committee meeting are confirmed at the next meeting of the Committee. 

Economic Development Advisory Committee 29 August 2024 minutes(PDF, 181KB)

Economic Development Advisory Committee 27 February 2025 Minutes(PDF, 286KB)

Terms of Reference

EDAC Terms of Reference 2024(PDF, 190KB)

More information

The Committee is supported by Council’s Economic Development and Tourism department.

For further information email business@nillumbik.vic.gov.au or call 9433 3111.

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