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 Strategic Plan.
‘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.
Council has undertaken a review of the previous active committees of the former Great Lakes Council, Greater Taree Council, Gloucester Shire Council and MidCoast Water prior to amalgamation.
Initially five new committees are being established:
- Economic Development Working Group
- Barrington Coast Destination Management Reference Group
- Community Inclusion and Wellbeing Reference Group
- Heritage Reference Group
- MidCoast Council Sport and Recreation Reference Group
Each committee is guided by Committee Guidelines and a Terms of Reference.
We invite nominations for the above mentioned committees.
Please click on the section you are interested in below for more information and the nomination form.
Economic Development Working Group
The MidCoast Economic Development Working Group has been established to provide specialist advice to MidCoast Council in relation to the growth and development of the MidCoast economy and the generation of local employment opportunities.
Specifically, the working group has been established for the purpose of:
- Identifying, recommending and supporting projects and initiatives that will foster sustainable growth and economic development within the MidCoast region in alignment with the Regional Economic Development Strategy
- Supporting the promotion of MidCoast based business and industry to broader markets
- Supporting initiatives that enhance the professionalism and competitiveness of MidCoast based business and industry
- Cooperatively engaging with other relevant bodies including but not limited to the MidCoast Business Chamber, Regional Development Australia and the private sector to gain maximum benefit for the local community and the region
- Contributing to Council's strategic and business planning process
If you are interested in nominating for this group please read
And then complete the nomination form below
If you have any queries please contact Robyn Brennan (02) 6591 7222 or email council@midcoast.nsw.gov.au
Nominations close Wednesday 12 December at 4.30pm
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Barrington Coast Destination Management Reference Group
If you are interested in nominating for this group please read:
And then complete the nomination form below.
If you have any queries please contact Sharon Bultitude on (02) 6591 7222 or email council@midcoast.nsw.gov.au
Nominations close Wednesday 12 December at 4.30pm
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Community Inclusion and Wellbeing Reference Group
The purpose of the Reference Group is to provide strategic advice and feedback to assist Council in making the MidCoast an accessible, inclusive and cohesive community, where all people can participate fully in community life, regardless of their age, ability or background.
The Reference Group reflects the value Council places on our unique, diverse and culturally rich communities as well as our connected community.
The group assists Council to deliver on the following strategies from the Community Strategic Plan:
- Provide equitable access to services, programs, spaces and facilities;
- Strengthen the capacity of our young people to participate and thrive in community life
- Support the strengthening of social connectedness through programs and partnerships
- Welcome people of all abilities and backgrounds
If you are interested in nominating for this group please read:
And then complete the nomination form below.
If you have any queries please contact Melissa Garton on (02) 6591 7222 or email council@midcoast.nsw.gov.au
Nominations close Wednesday 12 December at 4.30pm
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Heritage Reference Group
The MidCoast Heritage Reference Group has been established to provide strategic advice and feedback in relation to protecting and promoting our local heritage by:
- encouraging and facilitating the restoration and retention of places and items of heritage significance
- protecting and improving heritage significant places and items, with particular emphasis on working with landowners, historical groups and the community
- promoting the importance of heritage within the community
If you are interested in nominating for this group please read:
And then complete the nomination form below.
If you have any queries please contact Sue Calvin on (02) 6591 7222 or email council@midcoast.nsw.gov.au
Nominations close Wednesday 12 December at 4.30pm
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MidCoast Council Sport and Recreation Reference Group
The Reference Group will provide strategic advice to Council on the planning, development and delivery of sport and recreational services in the MidCoast Council local government area including the following key areas:
- Assets that are managed and used to meet the needs of the community and provide for current and future generations
- Quality community sports and recreational facilities that are well used and accessible
- Parks, playgrounds and reserves that meet community needs
- Funding and resource allocations through grant programs
If you are interested in nominating for this group please read:
And then complete the nomination form below.
If you have any queries please contact Dan Aldridge on (02) 6591 7222 or email council@midcoast.nsw.gov.au
Nominations close Wednesday 12 December at 4.30pm
Click here to view form.