Committees
Our committees contribute to HRCC by providing advice on services or issues or by managing Council assets.
Committees and the Local Government Act 2020
Changes to the Local Government Act required Council to review its committees to ensure they comply with the Act. As a result of that review a Committee Framework Policy and new Committee Structure were adopted by Council.
Committee Structure
Committee Framework Policy
As part of the process to develop the Committee Framework Policy, Council engaged with the existing committees and prepared a report on the engagement.
Committee Review Engagement Report
Types of committees
Community Asset Committee
Halls Community Asset Committee
Council's Halls Community Asset Committee is made up of dedicated community members who manage public halls on behalf of Council. This group is a formal committee under the Local Government Act 2020 and has an established terms of reference and a level of responsibility as delegated by the Chief Executive Officer.
Membership includes one representative from the following community halls:
- Dadswells Bridge Hall, Western Highway, Dadswells Bridge
- Hamilton Lamb Memorial Hall, 13 Kalkee Road, Horsham
- Jung Hall, 28 Baker Street, Jung
- Laharum Hall, 1586 Northern Grampians Road, Laharum
- Mitre Hall, 1429 Natimuk Frances Road, Mitre
- Natimuk Community Centre (NC2), 60 Main Street, Natimuk
- Natimuk and District Solder's Memorial Hall, Main Street, Natimuk
- Sailors Home Hall, 2472 Blue Ribbon Road, Murra Warra
- Taylors Lake Hall, 2032 Horsham-Lubeck Road, St Helen's Plains
- Telangatuk East Hall, 278 Dunstan's Road, Telangatuk East
Contact:
Mandy Kirsopp | Co-ordinator Recreation and Open Space
mandy.kirsopp@hrcc.vic.gov.au
P: 03 5382 9518 | M: 0408 826 727
Delegated Committee
Council can delegate certain powers to a Delegated Committee by an instrument of delegation.
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Regulatory Committee
Council has regulatory committees which are governed by legislation.
Audit and Risk Committee
The Audit and Risk Committee is an independent advisory committee to Council and is a legislative requirement established under section 53 of the Local Government Act 2020. Its purpose is to provide appropriate independent advice and recommendations on matters relevant to the Committee’s Charter.
Contact: Diana McDonald | Governance Coordinator
diana.mcdonald@hrcc.vic.gov.au
M: 0407 680 823
More information: Audit and Risk Committee
Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee
It is a requirement of S59B of the Emergency Management Act 2013 (Vic) that Council must nominate the CEO or a Council Officer to be the Chairperson of the committee.
Contact: Mandi Stewart | Manager Community Services and Safety
mandi.stewart@hrcc.vic.gov.au
P: 03 5382 9747
Strategic Planning Expo
The purpose of this Expo is to provide a conduit for Council Committees and the general community into the Integrated Strategic Planning and Reporting Framework - review of the Council Plan, Annual Action Plan and Budget.
The Horsham Rural City Talks Expo for 2023 will be held on August 10, 11 and 12.
Contact:
Kim Hargreaves | Director Corporate Services
kim.hargreaves@hrcc.vic.gov.au
P: 03 5382 9785
Community Reference Group (Project Committee)
A Community Reference group is established for a specific purpose with a defined timeframe and work program. Representatives are skill based and/or representative of stakeholder groups. Such groups often act as a focus group to test ideas and recommendations before wider community engagement. The group may also review community feedback and provide advice or recommendations to Council.
Domestic Animal Management Project Committee
The purpose of the committee will be to review and update the Domestic Animal Management Plan every four years (legislative requirement). The committee will be called together for this specific purpose and for any other projects as required from time to time.
Contact: Mandi Stewart | Manager Community Services and Safety
mandi.stewart@hrcc.vic.gov.au
Ph: 03 5382 9747
Early Years Planning Project Committee
The purpose of the committee will be to review and update the Early Years Plan. The committee will be called together for this specific purpose and for any other projects as required from time to time.
Contact: Mandi Stewart | Manager Community Services and Safety
mandi.stewart@hrcc.vic.gov.au
Ph: 03 5382 9747
Active Transport Project Committee
The purpose of the committee will be to review and update the Active Transport Plan. The committee also contributes to the development of active transport projects.
Contact: John Martin | Director Infrastructure
john.martin@hrcc.vic.gov.au
Ph: 53 829727
Other Project Committees as Required
Additional Community Reference Groups are initiated for HRCC projects as required.
Advisory Committee
The purpose of an Advisory Committee is to provide ongoing support and advice to Council relating to a service Council provides or the operation of a Council asset.
The Advisory Committee is not a decision-making body. Its role is to help identify key issues and provide advice to Council.
Aerodrome Advisory Committee
Contact:
Fiona Gormann | Manager Investment Attraction and Growth
fiona.gormann@hrcc.vic.gov.au
P: 03 5382 9783
Wimmera Intermodal Freight Terminal Advisory Committee
Contact:
Fiona Gormann | Manager Investment Attraction and Growth
fiona.gormann@hrcc.vic.gov.au
P: 03 5382 9783
Horsham Regional Livestock Exchange Advisory Committee
Contact:
John Martin | Director Infrastructure
john.martin@hrcc.vic.gov.au
P: 03 5382 9737
Older Persons Advisory Committee
Contact:
Mandi Stewart | Manager Community Services & Safety
mandi.stewart@hrcc.vic.gov.au
P: 03 5382 9747
Arts/Culture Advisory Committee
Contact:
Carolynne Hamdorf | Manager Arts, Culture & Recreation
carolynne.hamdorf@hrcc.vic.gov.au
P: 03 5382 9591
User Group
There are many community groups that share usage of Council recreational, sporting or community facilities. User Group committees may be established and operate autonomously of Council, providing a structure for user groups to collaboratively work together in their shared space.
Contact:
Dale Schmid | Recreation & Open Space Planning Officer
dale.schmid@hrcc.vic.gov.au
M: 0428 407 184