INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT SUB-COMMITTEE
File No: 98/0071
EHC217-96 adopted by Council Minute No. 624 -18/12/95)
Amendment MOT005-98 Amendment Min No. 151 Council 4/8/97
Amended EHC245-00 File No.98/0071, 97/1283. (Community Reps changed from 2
to 4))
Amended EHC056-01 – File No.98/0071 – 21/08/2000 – Minute No. 216 –
28/08/00)
Amended Mayoral Minute No. 10/2001-02 – 17/09/01 (Slight name change
incorporated the Strategic Roads Committee)
Amended FIN263-02 - File No. 98/1455 - Minute No. *** - 29/4/02
(The Bushcare Forum and Integrated Public Transport Committee were
amalgamated into the charter for the Integrated Environmental Management SubCommittee.
1. NAME
The Committee will be called the " Integrated Environmental Management (IEM)
Sub-Committee"
2. REPORTS TO
Environment and Health Committee (EHC)
3. MEETING STRUCTURE
The IEM Sub-Committee will rotate on a three (3) meeting basis:
Meeting 1:
General IEM issues
Meeting 2:
General IEM issues
- Bushcare focus
Meeting 3:
General IEM issues
- Public Transport focus
4. MEMBERSHIP
Membership of the Committee shall consist of:
(a)
Chairperson (Chairperson appointed by Council)
Councillor who would have the bushcare portfolio
Councillor who would have the public transport portfolio
The Councillor with the portfolio takes on the role of Chairperson for that
agenda item.
(b)
Councillors
Those nominated by Council and any interested Councillors
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(c)
Council Staff
Integrated Environmental Management Sub-Committee
Director - Engineering (or representative)
Principal Environmental Scientist (or representative)
Director - Environmental Services (or representative)
Manager - Environmental Planning (or representative)
Bushcare Forum
Parks and Waterways Manager
Bushcare Officers
Integrated Public Transport Committee
Director - Environmental Services (or representative)
Director - Engineering (or representative)
Principal Environmental Scientist (or representative)
Traffic and Transport Manager (or representative)
Manager - Planning Services (or representative)
Manager - Community Services (or representative)
(d)
Government Representatives
Integrated Public Transport Committee
Department of Transport
State Rail Authority
Roads and Traffic Authority
Representatives from other Government Departments will be invited to the
other forums from time to time to discuss relevant issues.
(e)
Community & User Group Representatives
Integrated Environmental Management Sub-Committee
Five (5) community representatives. (These community members should
represent the target areas identified in the charter objectives; namely air,
water, bio-diversity and sustainable land use.)
Bushcare Forum
Representatives of the Sutherland Shire Volunteer Bushcare groups.
Integrated Public Transport Committee
A representative from:
Sutherland Shire Environment Centre
Sutherland Shire Economic Development Committee
Combined Residents/Precincts of Sutherland Shire
Transport Operators (2)
(f)
Linkages to existing organisations and individuals (as required)
The committee may wish to seek the advice and input of various
organisations and individuals.
Members will only be required to attend meetings.
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4. ROLE AND PURPOSE
To research and make recommendations to Council via the Environment and Health
Committee on strategies and actions relative to Shire-wide integrated environmental
management.
COMMITTEE VISION
"The committee will work towards an ecologically sustainable future by:

Identifying trends and emerging environmental issues and risks

Adopting an integrated strategic approach to improving the environment

Encouraging all disciplines to work together within Council and with partners
to achieve implementation of environmental policies"
OBJECTIVES
IEM
 Incorporate integrated environmental management into Council business
 Provide a process for communicating Environmental Services Division policy to
the Environment and Health Committee.
Bushcare
 Promote native vegetation areas in the Shire
 Provide a process for communication of bushcare needs and progress to the
Environment and Health Committee
Public Transport
 Promote public transport and alternatives to car dependency in the Shire
 Provide a process for communication of transport policy issues to the
Environment and Health Committee.
7. PROCEEDINGS
a)
Committee Members
All Committee members shall be bound by the provision of this charter, the
Code of Conduct for Councillors and Council Staff and the Code of Conduct
for Representatives on Council Sub-Committees.
b)
Vacancies
A vacancy on the Committee shall be filled in the same manner as the original
appointment is made.
c)
Tenure of Office
Members of the Committee shall hold office:

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In the case of the Councillors, as determined by Council each year in
accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act.

In the case of staff, while such persons continue to hold the position as
stated.

In the case of the community representatives, for a two year period
commencing each Council Election.
d)
Meetings

Meetings of the Committee shall be held on 12 occasions per year with
the following cycle:
IEM - general IEM issues
IEM - general IEM issues with bushcare focus
IEM - general IEM issues with integrated public transport focus

Business will not be conducted at any meeting of the Committee unless
a quorum is present.
e)
Quorum
The quorum of this committee shall be three voting members and must include
one Councillor.
f)
Voting
Each committee member (not including Council staff) shall be entitled to one
(1) vote in respect to any matter and the decision of the Committee shall be by
the majority of votes cast in favour. The chairperson shall have a casting vote.
g)
Venue
The venue shall be at Council’s Administration Centre.
h)
Procedural matters
In relation to any procedural matter, the ruling of the Chairperson shall be
final.
i)
Variation of this charter
This charter may be added to, repealed or amended by resolution of the
Council in consultation with, or upon the recommendation of the Committee.
j)
Term of this committee
The term of this Committee is set by Council or is subject to the completion of
the Committee’s objectives.
k)
Review of this charter
This charter should be reviewed with each Council election or as required.
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