The Greater Dandenong Sustainability Advisory Committee was established to assist Council in the implementation of the Greater Dandenong Sustainability Strategy 2016-30. The committee is currently made out of a wide range of members from teachers to business owners and envionmental scientists, this broad range helps to represent the entire community.
The committee was established as a response to the recommendations identified in a report endorsed by Council on 15 December 2015 and as a key community priority identified in the Greater Dandenong Sustainability Strategy 2016-2030 - towards an Environmentally Sustainable City (endorsed by Council on 27 June 2016). The efforts of the committee will contribute to Greater Dandenong becoming one of the most sustainable cities in Australia.
What is the committee expected to do?
- Champion, advocate and promote sustainability throughout the City of Greater Dandenong, as well as the sustainability achievements of Council and the broader community.
- Provide Council with input, guidance and support on sustainability and environmental matters relevant to the local community within the City of Greater Dandenong.
- Provide Council with input, guidance and support on the implementation of key community priorities and community objectives in the 2016-30 Greater Dandenong Sustainability Strategy.
- Provide Council with input, guidance and support in respect to communication, engagement and consultation by Council with the local community on relevant sustainability matters.
How does the committee operate?
The committee will meet up to five times per year. The committee's agenda is reflective of key community priorities and community objectives identified in the Greater Dandenong Sustainability Strategy 2016-2030 and other relevant strategic projects with a community focus.
The committee consists of up to eleven members including:
- Up to two Councillor representatives
- Up to three Council officers
- Up to eight community representatives who live, work or are an active member Greater Dandenong and have a role/interest in sustainability.
- A Committee Chair (community representative) is nominated by members to Chair meetings for a fixed term.
Committee members have a three year tenure. The operation of the committee is governed by a Terms of Reference. All committee meetings are documented with minutes tabled at Council meetings.
