Elected Members were appointed to a number of external committees at this week’s Ordinary Council Meeting to represent the City of Subiaco and advocate for the community’s interests.
The following representatives were appointed to the following committees:
| Committee |
Overview of committee role |
Delegates |
| Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) – Central Metropolitan Zone Committee |
To advocate and negotiate on behalf of the WA local government sector in the best interests of its member councils. The committee provides input into policy formulation and provides advice on various matters. |
Cr Penny O’Connor
Cr Mark Burns
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| Western Metropolitan Regional Council (WMRC) |
Primary waste infrastructure site servicing Perth’s central west metro area. |
Cr Rosemarie de Vries
Cr Penny O’Connor (deputy)
|
| Metropolitan Regional Road Group (MRRG) – Central Sub-Group |
Recommend local government road funding priorities the State Road Funds to Local Government program. |
Deputy Mayor Garry Kosovich
Cr Nicola Johnston (deputy) |
| Metro Inner-North Joint Development Assessment Panel |
Development assessment panels were established as an independent decision-making panel that report directly to the Minister for Planning. They consist of 3 specialist members and 2 local government members. |
Cr Russell Jones
Cr Penny O’Connor
Cr Simon White (alternative member)
Cr Rick Powell (alternative member) |
| Subiaco Land Redevelopment Committee |
This committee performs decision making functions relating to their relevant area and provides recommendations to the DevelopmentWA board.
Elected Members are nominated to be considered for selection by the Minister for Lands. |
Cr Mark Burns
Cr Rick Powell
Cr Russell Jones |
The Mayor also represents the City at the Western Suburbs Regional Organisation of Councils (WESROC) – a voluntary collaborative partnership of Councils which aims to facilitate and coordinate activities designed to promote community and economic development within the region, and to enhance the capacity of member local governments.
The following Elected Members and community representatives were also appointed to the City’s advisory committees at this week’s meeting.
These committees help advise Council to assist with decision-making.
| Committee |
Overview of committee role |
Delegates |
| Disability Access and Inclusion Committee |
Provide advice and recommendations to Council around disability access and inclusion regarding facilities, services and information. |
Deputy Mayor Garry Kosovich
Cr Rosemarie de Vries
Cr Nicola Johnston
Zahra Alamin (external committee member)
Nerida Croker (external committee member)
Selina Pang (external committee member)
David Vosnacos (external committee member) |
| Audit and Risk Committee |
Guide and assist the City in carrying out its financial management, risk management and auditing functions, and report to Council on the City’s progress of such matters. |
Mayor David McMullen
Cr Russell Jones
Cr Simon White
Aswin Kumar (external committee member) |
For more details, please see the
Ordinary Council Meeting minutes for 31 October 2023.