Greater Dandenong Sustainability Advisory Committee

Greater Dandenong Sustainability Advisory Committee

22 June 2020

The City of Greater Dandenong is seeking expressions of interest for the Sustainability Advisory Committee.

The Greater Dandenong Sustainability Advisory Committee is being established to assist Council in the implementation of the Greater Dandenong Sustainability Strategy 2016-30. The board is currently made up of a wide range of members from teachers to business owners and environmental scientists, this broad range helps to represent the entire community.

Why is the committee being established?

The City of Greater Dandenong formerly adopted the Greater Dandenong 2016-30 Sustainability Strategy at the Council Meeting on 27 June 2016.

The Strategy establishes a clear vision for the City of Greater Dandenong which is 'By 2030 the City of Greater Dandenong is one of the most sustainable cities in Australia'.

What is the committee expected to do?

Champion, advocate and promote sustainability throughout the City of Greater Dandenong, as well as the sustainability achievements of Council and the broader community Provide Council with input, guidance and support on sustainability and environmental matters relevant to the local community within the City of Greater Dandenong Provide Council with input, guidance and support on the implementation of the key community priorities and community objectives in the 2016-30 Greater Dandenong Sustainability Strategy Provide Council with input, guidance and support in respect to communication, engagement and consultation by Council with the local community on relevant sustainability matters How will the committee operate?

The committee will meet five times per year. The committee’s agenda shall be reflective of key community priorities and community objectives identified in the Greater Dandenong 2016-30 Sustainability Strategy and other relevant strategic projects with a community focus.

Committee membership

The committee will consist of up to eleven members including:

Up to two councillor representatives Up to three Council officers Up to eight community representatives who live, work or are active in Greater Dandenong and have a role and/or interest in sustainability A Committee Chair (community representative) is nomkinated by members to Chair meetings for a fixed term

Committee members have a three year tenure. The operation of the committee is governed by a Terms of Reference. All Committee members are documented with minutes tabled at Council Meetings.

How to apply for a Committee member position and key documents

Appilcations are now open for three (3) committee member positions.

If you would like to express interest  to become a member of the committee please complete the application form and return to Council via post, fax or email by 5pm, Friday 31 July 2020.

Please also ensure that you familiarise yourself with the following documents: