Audit and Risk Committee

Objectives

The primary objective of the Audit and Risk Committee is to accept responsibility for the annual external audit and liaise with the Shire’s auditor so that Council can be satisfied with the performance of the Shire in managing its financial affairs. 

Reports from the Audit and Risk Committee will:

1. Assist Council in discharging its legislative responsibilities of controlling the Shire’s affairs.
2. Ensure openness in the Shire’s financial reporting.
3. Liaise with the CEO to ensure the effective and efficient management of the Shire’s financial accounting systems, risk management framework and compliance with legislation.

The Audit and Risk Committee is to facilitate:

1. The enhancement of the credibility and objectivity of external financial reporting.
2. Effective management of financial and other risks and the protection of Council assets.
3. Compliance with laws and regulations as well as use of best practice guidelines relative to audit, risk management, internal control and legislative compliance.
4. The provision of an effective means of communication between the external auditor and Council.

Membership

The Audit and Risk Committee is comprised of the Shire President, Deputy Shire President, up to three council members and up to two external members.

Terms of Reference

Terms of Reference - Audit and Risk Committee

Australia Day Citizenship Awards Committee

Objectives

The primary objective of the Australia Day Citizenship Awards Committee is to assess applications against the criteria and select up to four award winners of the Australia Day Citizenship Awards.

Reports from the Australia Day Citizenship Awards Committee will ensure all eligible applications are considered by the committee for an appropriate Australia Day Citizenship Award and winners recorded.

Nomination categories include:

• Rising Star (under 25) – young people (individual or group) who have made a significant contribution to their local community
• Inspirational Volunteer – individual or group who through their volunteering role have made an outstanding contribution to the local community
• Access Mundaring – recognises an individual or group making a difference to create a more accessible and inclusive Shire of Mundaring
• Long Service – an individual or group who have been community champions and continuously served their community for in excess of ten years

Membership

The Australia Day Citizenship Awards Committee is comprised of one council member from each ward.

Terms of Reference

Terms of Reference - Australia Day Citizenship Awards Committee

Bush Fire Advisory Committee

Objectives

The objective of the Bushfire Advisory Committee is to provide a forum for discussion and to advise Council on all matters relating to:

• The preventing, controlling and extinguishing of bush fires
• The planning of the layouts of firebreaks in the district
• Prosecutions for breaches of the BF Act
• The formation of Bush Fire Brigades and the grouping thereof under group Brigade Officers
• The ensuring of cooperation and coordination of Bush Fire Brigades in their efforts and activities
• Any other matter relating to bush fire control whether of the same kind as, or different kind from those specified.

Membership

The Bush Fire Advisory Committee has membership as listed in the adopted Terms of Reference.

Terms of Reference

Terms of Reference - Bush Fire Advisory Committee

CEO Performance Review Committee

Objectives

The primary objective of the CEO Performance Review Committee is to undertake an annual assessment of the CEO’s performance in accordance with the provisions of the CEO’s contract of employment in accordance with section 5.38 of the Act and review the CEO’s remuneration package.

Reports from the CEO Performance Review Committee will provide recommendations to Council to:

1. Develop Performance Criteria, in conjunction with the CEO, to deliver the key priorities of the Corporate Business Plan, and other methods that will be used to assess the CEO’s future performance and to meet the expectation of Council.
2. Utilise the Performance Criteria to assess the CEO’s performance. 
3. Review remuneration, in accordance with the CEO’s contract of employment, having consideration to the CEO’s performance, current level of remuneration, and the Salaries and Allowances Determination.

The CEO Performance Review Committee is to facilitate positive communication opportunities between Council and the CEO.

Membership

The CEO Performance Review Committee is comprised of up to five council members.

Terms of Reference

Terms of Reference - CEO Performance Review Committee

Governance Committee

Objectives

Membership

The Governance Committee is comprised of up to five council members.

Terms of Reference

Terms of Reference - Governance Committee

Grants Selection Committee

Objectives

The primary objectives of the Grants Selection Committee are to:

1. Allocate funds to eligible not-for-profit groups who have made an application for financial support to the Community Grants Program.
2. Allocate funds to eligible not-for-profit groups based in the Shire of Mundaring or delivering services to shire residents.
3. Build the capacity of eligible not-for-profit groups to carry out projects that have a broad community benefit.
4. Assist in the development of a culture of partnership between community groups and the Shire.

Membership

The Grants Selection Committee is comprised of the Shire President, one council member from each ward and one council member from each to act as deputy members.

Terms of Reference

Terms of Reference - Grants Selection Committee

Local Emergency Management Committee

Aim

The aim of the committee is to collaborate with local support organisations, hazard management agencies, and industry representatives, to collectively build a resilient community that is prepared to respond and recover from an emergency.

Objectives

The primary objective is as a forum for discussion on, and to advise Council on, matters relating to:

• Development of local emergency management arrangements (LEMA) covering emergency planning prevention, preparedness, response and recovery that are practical to all stakeholders and service agencies.
• Ensuring that that LEMA are contemporary and relevant to the community and addresses all known risks and scenarios.
• Participation in inter-local government relations to further emergency management cooperation within the emergency management district.
• Building resilience and engagement with the community through safety and awareness campaigns, and the dissemination of information through social media, media outlets, and public events.
• Participation in interagency training exercises that improve the capabilities and knowledge of the committee, local stakeholders, and hazard management agencies.
• The planning and running of exercises to test the effectiveness in practical applications, and continuous improvement of the LEMA. 

Membership

Terms of Reference

Terms of Reference - Local Emergency Management Committee