Section 355 Committees and Boards of Management

Under Section 355 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council is able to delegate some of its functions to a committee of Council.

Council currently operates three Section 355 Committees.

     

    The Australia Day Committee is established for the primary purpose of:

    1. planning, organising and implementing an annual celebration of Australia Day activities, the Australian Citizenship Ceremony and the Australia Day Awards within Uralla Shire.

    2. delivering a safe, inclusive and enjoyable community event to celebrate Australia Day within available budget resources.

     

    The term of the committee shall operate from the date Counci adopts the terms of reference and will conclude six(6) month after the date of the next Council election, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms of reference linked below.

    2022-23 Councillor Representatives for the Australia Day Committee are:

    • Cr Burrows
    • Cr McMullen
    • Cr O'Connor

     

    Australia Day Committee Terms of Reference(PDF, 607KB)

    The Bundarra School of Arts Hall and Community Consultative Committee is established for the purpose of:

    • Managing the Bundarra School of Arts Hall; and
    • Providing advice to and working with Council for the benefit of Bundarra and the surrounding community on various community issues and projects from time to time.

    Committee Terms of Reference

    The Bundarra School of Arts Hall and Community Consultative Committee Terms of Reference is available in Council's Policy and Documents Library via the link below.

    Bundarra School of Arts Hall and Community Consultative Committee Terms of Reference

    2022-23 Councillor Representatives:

    • Cr Leanne Doran
    • Cr Bob Crouch

    The Uralla Township and Environs Committee (UTEC) is established for the purpose of providing strategic advice to Council on the future development and redevelopment of public spaces in and near the township of Uralla.

     

    Scheduled Meetings:

    Next Quarterly Meeting: Monday 4th December 2023 - 6pm, Uralla Shire Council Chamber.

    Next General Meeting: Monday 2nd October 2023 - 4pm, McCrossin’s Mill Museum. 

     

    As stated in the Committee Terms of Reference, the objectives of the Uralla Town and Environs Committee are to:

    • Provide guidance to Council for the implementation of public space related planning, design and management;
    • Provide advice to Council on current and emerging issues for public spaces, including issues related to, but not limited to access for people with a disability, leisure, education, economic, cultural, social and environmental aspects;
    • Provide advice on matters strategically relevant to public spaces as required by Council including, but not limited to, development and implementation of Council’s Open Spaces Strategy and Pedestrian and Access Mobility Plan (PAMP);
    • Participate in consultative forums initiated by Council for the purpose of informing and seeking feedback from the community; and
    • Provide clear recommendations and advice to Council based on the skills, knowledge and experience of the Community members.

    Committee Terms of Reference

    The Uralla Township and Environs Committee Terms of Reference is available in Council's Policy and Documents Library via the link below.

    Uralla Township and Environs Committee Terms of Reference

    SCHEDULE OF ACTIONS REGISTER - Uralla Township Environs Committee (UTEC)(PDF, 256KB)

    UTEC minutes can be viewed in the relevant Council meeting business paper: Agendas, Business Papers & Minutes

    2022-23 Councillor Representatives:

    • Cr Tara Toomey
    • Cr Leanne Doran

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