Committees & Volunteering

1. Committees

Committees form an important part of our interaction with community members and key stakeholders and are one of the ways that can help us deliver on the outcomes identified in the Community Vision.

‘Committee’ is defined as any Working Group, Reference Group or Delegated Committee providing information, advice, suggestions, and support to Council and staff when determining the best actions moving forward.

Information on Committees that are established or are being established are listed below.

Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee

The objective of the committee is to provide independent assurance, oversight and assistance to Council on risk management, control, governance, internal audits, organisational performance and external responsibilities in an advisory capacity.

 

Committee membership

The Committee membership (voting) comprises two elected Councillors and three independent external members, one of whom is the Chairperson.

The members of the Committee are:

Committee meetings

The Committee shall meet at least four times per year (quarterly), with the standard duration for a meeting being three hours. If necessary, an additional meeting will be held to review and endorse the annual audited financial reports and external audit opinion. Preparation will involve review and critical analysis of the agenda pack.

Supporting documentation

 

 

 

Bellingen Memorial Hall Committee

Bellingen Citizens Centre Committee

Bellingen Island Reserve Committee

Bellingen/Connell Park Committee

Bellinger Valley Historical Society Committee

Brierfield Hall Committee

  • Jane Grebert - Chair/Treasurer
  • Secretary - Katrina Effern
  • Scarlet Capper - Member
  • Wendy Harfield - Member
  • Darren Halloran - Member
  • Eky McRae - Member
  • Elizabeth Devonshire - Member

Burdett Park Committee

Coffs Coast Tourism

Deer Vale Hall & Recreation Reserve Committee

Dorrigo Public Hall Committee

Dorrigo Recreation Grounds Committee

Dorrigo Saleyards Committee

Dorrigo Saleyards Committee

 

Hickory House Committee

  • Margaret Harley - Secretary/Contact
  • Cathy Thomas - Treasurer
  • Laurell Woolhouse - Member
  • Olga Szymiczek - Member
  • Bev Miller - Member
  • Amanda Jones - Member
  • Bookings - Dorrigo Support Centre

 

Megan Hall & Recreation Reserve Committee

Mylestom Hall Committee

North Bellingen Children's Centre Committee

North Dorrigo Recreation Reserve Committee

Raleigh Hall & Recreation Reserve Committee

Thora Community Hall Committee

Urunga Literary Institute & Senior Citizens Centre Committee

  • Cr. J Brotherton
  • Yvette Payne - Secretary/Treasurer/Bookings
  • Liz Foreman - Member
  • Mark Foreman - Member
  • Debbie Rose - Member
  • Suzanne Sharkey - Member

 

Urunga Recreation Reserve Committee

       

 

2. Becoming a Volunteer

Volunteering is a great way to help your community!

Bellingen Shire Council has volunteers in many areas including visitor services, assisting in our libraries, undertaking projects with our sustainability team and enhancing park and reserve areas.    All of these contributions make the community a stronger and more sustainable place.

Bellingen Council recognises the amazing contributions that volunteers make and therefore supports its volunteers.  The Volunteer Policy provides volunteers and staff with clear information about their roles and responsibilities when engaged in Council’s volunteer programs.

Volunteer Policy

If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information please contact:

Council: council@bellingen.nsw.gov.au

Ph: 6655 7300

Volunteer application form: 

 

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