Council committees make recommendations to Council in their specific areas of responsibility.
An overview of each committee is provided below. More information is provided in the Terms of Reference documents.
Find out about each of the committees below, including role and objectives, membership and terms of reference.
Audit and Risk Committee
Objectives
The objective of the Audit and Risk Committee is to assist Council in providing a transparent and independent process in its audit, risk and governance management, to ensure accountability to the community in the governance and compliance framework and its financial and risk management responsibilities.
Reports from the Committee will assist Council in discharging its legislative responsibilities of controlling the Shire’s affairs, determining the Shire’s policies and overseeing the allocation of the Shire’s finances and resources.
The Committee will ensure openness in the Shire’s financial reporting and will 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.
Committee membership
The Audit and Risk Committee is comprised of the Shire President, Deputy Shire President, four council members and three independent community members. The Presiding Member and Deputy Presiding Member were appointed at the Audit and Risk Committee meeting held 8 December 2021.
Name |
Position |
Mr Craig Wilkinson |
Presiding Member/ Community Member |
Cr James Martin |
Shire President |
Cr Paige McNeil |
Deputy Shire President |
Cr Karen Beale |
Council Member |
Cr John Daw |
Council Member |
Cr Doug Jeans |
Council Member |
Cr Neridah Zlatnik |
Council Member |
Ms Rachael Green |
Community Member |
Mr Tony Whitcomb |
Community Member
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Terms of reference
Terms of Reference - Audit and Risk Committee
Australia Day Citizenship Awards Committee
Objectives
The purpose of the Australia Day Citizenship Awards Committee is:
- To assess applications received for each of the categories of Australia Day Citizenship Awards, namely:
- Shire of Mundaring Rising Star (under 25)
- Shire of Munaring Inspirational Volunteer
- Shire of Mundaring Access Mundaring
- Shire of Mundaring Long Service
- To select the recipients for each category.
Committee membership
The Australia Day Citizenship Awards Committee is comprised of one council member from each ward.
The Presiding Member and Deputy Presiding Member are to be appointed.
Name |
Ward |
Cr Matthew Corica |
West Ward |
Cr Luke Ellery |
South Ward |
Cr Doug Jeans |
Central Ward |
Cr Neridah Zlatnik |
East Ward |
Terms of reference
Terms of Reference - Australia Day Citizenship Awards Committee
Bushfire 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.
Committee membership
Name |
Position |
Mr Ian Zlatnik |
Presiding Member/ Deputy Chief 3 |
Cr John Daw |
Deputy Presiding Member/ Elected Member |
Cr Doug Jeans |
Elected Member |
Chief Bush Fire Control Officers |
Five representatives |
Mundaring Fire School Coordinator (or their delegate) |
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Shire of Mundaring Chief Executive Officer (or their delegate) |
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Shire of Mundaring Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades - Captains |
Captains of 9 Brigades |
Shire of Mundaring Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades - Brigade Lieutenants |
Deputy Members (if Brigade Captain is unable to attend) |
Terms of reference
Terms of Reference - Bushfire Advisory Committee
CEO Performance Review Committee
Objectives
The CEO Performance Review Committee is established to fulfil the following functions:
- Undertake an annual assessment of the CEO’s performance in accordance with the provisions of the CEO’s contract of employment
- In conjunction with the CEO, develop key result areas 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
- Review the CEO’s remuneration package annually and make recommendations to Council in relation to 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
- Provide positive communication opportunities between Council and the CEO
- Provide guidance to Council in assessing the CEO’s performance.
Committee membership
The CEO Performance Review Committee is comprised of the Shire President and four council members.
The Presiding Member and Deputy Presiding Member were appointed at the CEO Performance Review Committee meeting held 22 November 2021.
Name |
Position |
Cr Paige McNeil |
Presiding Member / Council Member |
Cr John Daw |
Deputy Presiding Member / Council Member |
Cr James Martin |
Shire President |
Cr Doug Jeans |
Council Member |
Cr Trish Cook |
Council Member |
Terms of reference
Terms of Reference - CEO Performance Review Committee
CEO Recruitment Committee
Objectives
The CEO Recruitment Committee is established to conduct the recruitment and selection process for a Chief Executive Officer in accordance with the principles of merit, equity and transparency consistent with Council’s adopted Standards for CEO Recruitment, Performance and Termination Policy.
Committee membership
The CEO Recruitment Committee is comprised of five council members and at least one external committee member (Independent Person). An Independent Human Resources Consultant is assists with the recruitment and selection process but is not a member of the Committee.
The Presiding Member and Deputy Presiding Member were appointed at the CEO Recruitment Committee meeting held 26 May 2022.
Name |
Position |
Cr Trish Cook |
Council Member |
Cr Doug Jeans |
Council Member |
Cr James Martin |
Shire President |
Cr Paige McNeil |
Presiding Member / Deputy Shire President |
Cr Neridah Zlatnik |
Council Member |
Mrs Prapti Mehta |
External Committee Member |
Mr Anthony Denholm |
External Committee Member |
Terms of reference
Terns of Reference - CEO Recruitment Committee
Environmental Advisory Committee
Objectives
The objective of the Environmental Advisory Committee is to provide a forum to:
- Provide advice and recommendations to Council on environmental sustainability issues and related policy
- Work with the community to increase awareness of environmental and climate change issues
- Respond to Council requests for advice on environmental sustainability matters
- Advise on priority environmental projects to be considered for funding by Council.
Committee membership
The Environmental Advisory Committee is comprised of two council members and up to nine independent community members.
The Presiding Member and Deputy Presiding Member were appointed at the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting held 17 November 2021.
Name |
Position |
Cr Amy Collins |
Presiding Member / Council Member |
Cr John Daw |
Deputy Presiding Member / Council Member |
Cr Claire Hurst |
Council Member |
Ms Alexis Krapez |
Community Member |
Mr Andrew Wallace |
Community Member |
Ms Francesca Flynn |
Community Member |
Ms Kelly Carlisle |
Community Member |
Ms Larissa Byrne |
Community Member |
Mr Michael Lohr |
Community Member |
Mr Michael Waite |
Community Member |
Mr Stephan Millett |
Community Member |
Terms of reference
Terms of Reference - Environmental Advisory Committee
Governance Committee
Objectives
The Governance Committee is established to fulfil the following objectives:
- Support Council in fulfilling its responsibility under section 2.7(2)(b) of the Local Government Act 1995 in determining the policies of the local government.
- Assist Council in carrying out its legislative functions in the making, amending, revoking and reviewing of local laws under Part 3, Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995.
Committee membership
The Governance Committee is comprised of at least five council members.
Name |
Position |
Cr Luke Ellery |
Council Member |
Cr Paige McNeil |
Deputy Shire President |
Cr Jo Cicchini |
Council Member |
Cr James Martin |
Shire President |
Cr Neridah Zlatnik |
Council Member |
Cr Karen Beale |
Council Member |
Terms of Reference
Terms of Reference - Governance Committee
Grants Selection Committee
Objectives
The objectives of the Grants Selection Committee are to:
- Allocate funds to eligible not-for-profit groups who have made an application for financial support to the Community Grants Program.
- Allocate funds to eligible not-for-profit groups based in the Shire of Mundaring or delivering services to shire residents.
- Build the capacity of eligible not-for-profit groups to carry out projects that have a broad community benefit
- Assist in the development of a culture of partnership between community groups and the Shire.
Committee membership
The Grants Selection Committee is comprised of the Shire President, one council member from each ward and two council members as Deputy Members.
The Presiding Member and Deputy Presiding Member are to be appointed.
Name |
Position |
Cr James Martin |
Shire President |
Cr Matthew Corica |
West Ward |
Cr Luke Ellery |
South Ward |
Cr Doug Jeans |
Central Ward |
Cr Neridah Zlatnik |
East Ward |
Cr Jo Cicchini |
Deputy Member |
Cr Karen Beale |
Deputy Member |
Terms of reference
Terms of Reference - Grants Selection Committee
Local Emergency Management Committee
Objectives
The role of the Local Emergency Management Committee is to:
- To advise and assist the local government in ensuring that local emergency management arrangements are established for its district
- To liaise with public authorities and other persons in the development, review and testing of local area management arrangements
To carry out other emergency management arrangement activities as directed by the State Emergency Management Committee or prescribed by the regulations.
Committee membership
The Chairperson was elected at the Special Council Meeting held 26 October 2021.
The Deputy Chairperson is the Local Emergency Coordinator.
Name |
Position |
Cr Trish Cook |
Chairperson / Council Member |
Cr Neridah Zlatnik |
Council Member |
Acciona Trility (Mundaring Water Treatment Plant) |
One representative |
Australian Red Cross |
One representative |
Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions |
One representative |
Department of Community Services |
Three representatives |
Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) |
Two representatives |
Department of Justice – Wooroloo Prison Farm |
One representative |
Midland Police |
One representative |
Mundaring Principals’ Networking Forum |
One representative |
Salvation Army |
One representative |
SERCO – Acacia Prison |
One representative |
St John Ambulance |
One representative |
St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals |
One representative |
State Emergency Service – Mundaring |
One representative |
Swan Kalamunda Health Service |
One representative |
Water Corporation |
One representative |
Shire of Mundaring Chief Executive Officer (or their delegate) |
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Shire of Mundaring/ DFES Chief Bush Fire Control Officer |
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Shire of Mundaring Deputy Chief Bush Fire Control Officer |
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Shire of Mundaring Environmental Health Officer |
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Shire of Mundaring Manager Community Safety and Emergency Management |
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