Committees
What is the role of Council committees?
Kempsey Shire Council’s committees perform work that helps Council make well-informed decisions. Committees are able to investigate and consider matters in detail without the time constraints of ordinary Council meetings.
There are two types of Council committees:
- Standing committees discuss and explore policy directions and make recommendations to Council meetings. These committees are made up of Councillors only.
- Community committees advise on specific services or facilities in the shire. These committees are made up of both Councillors and community members.
Appointment of community members
When establishing a community committee, Council asks for expressions of interest from residents by advertising in the local press. Council then considers the applications and chooses suitably qualified community members. Membership ends when a Council’s term expires on the date of a general election.
Committee membership
Council committees
The following is a list of Councillors elected to committees. Many of these committees have other members who are not listed here.
All committee memberships were reviewed at the Council meeting on 20 September 2022.
Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee
- Councillor Kerri Riddington
Australia Day Awards Committee
- Councillor Kerri Riddington
- Councillor Dean Saul
Bushfire Management Committee and Zone Liaison Committee
- Councillor Arthur Bain
- Councillor Simon Fergusson as alternate delegate
ClubGRANTS Committee
General Manager's Performance Review Panel
- Mayor Leo Hauville
- Councillor Anthony Patterson
- Councillor Kerri Riddington
Local Traffic Committee
- Councillor Kerri Riddington
Melville Hall and Sports Entertainment Centre Management Committee
Mid North Coast Regional Arts Board
- Councillor Kinne Ring
- Councillor Alexandra Wyatt as alternate delegate
Public Libraries Association North-East Zone Committee
South West Rocks Sports and Recreation Association
Committee policies
Committees must follow Council’s policies and procedures, maintain accurate records and be transparent in their dealings and decision making. Relevant publications include: