LOWER GEORGES RIVER AND GWAWLEY BAY
CATCHMENT FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
COMMITTEE
File Nos: 05/00399; CM/17/893; GS/06/257491
Adopted (WKS083-07) - Council - 11/12/06 - Min. No. 575
Amended to minimum Three (3)and Maximum Five(5) Community
Reps (WKS081-09) - Council – 02/02/09 - Min. No. 474
1.
NAME
The Committee will be called the “Lower Georges River and
Gwawley Bay Catchment Floodplain Management Committee”.
2.
REPORTS TO
The Committee will report to the Environment, Health & regulation
Committee.
3.
MEMBERSHIP
3.1
Membership of the Committee shall consist of:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
4.
Chairperson
Councillor
Councillor
Any interested Councillor
Council Staff
Three (3) staff members, two (2) from the Engineering
Division and one from the Environmental Services Division.
NSW (State) Government Representatives
Office of the Environment and Heritage Nominee
NSW Department of Primary Industries
Roads and Maritime Nominee
NSW Planning Nominee
NSW State Emergency Service Nominee
Community Representatives
A minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5)
members of the community from within the study area are
required.
ROLE AND PURPOSE
The Committee will advise Council through the Infrastructure, Works
& Emergency Services Committee on all matters related to
development of Floodplain Risk Management Studies and Plans for
the lower Georges River and Gwawley Bay Catchment.
5.
COMMITTEE OBJECTIVES
The Committee will guide and oversee development of Lower Georges River
and Gwawley Bay Catchment Floodplain Risk Management Studies & Plans
by:
 advising Council of issues involving flooding in lower Georges River
and Gwawley Bay Catchment;
 acting as a liaison between Council and the community;
 increasing the awareness of Council and the community in relation
to flooding in lower Georges River and Gwawley Bay Catchment;
 addressing issues in relation to managing existing flood risk in lower
Georges River and Gwawley Bay Catchment; and
 providing advice and input in relation to planning and policy
development in areas of lower Georges River and Gwawley Bay
Catchment subject to flooding.
6.
STRATEGIES
To cooperate with the Committee in undertaking Floodplain Risk Management
Studies & Plans for lower Georges River and Gwawley Bay Catchment.
7.
PROCEEDINGS
7.1
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 SubCommittees.
7.2
Vacancies
A vacancy on the Committee shall be filled in the same manner
as the original appointment is made.
7.3
Tenure of Office
Members of the Committee shall hold office:
In the case of the Councillor, 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, for a two (2) year period or when
reviewed by Council.
7.4
Meetings
7.4.1 Meetings of the Committee shall be held as
required.
7.4.2
7.5
Business will not be conducted at any meeting of the
Committee unless a quorum is present.
Quorum
The quorum of this committee shall be four (4) voting members
(including one Councillor).
7.6
Voting
Council staff are non voting committee members.
7.7
Venue
The venue shall be the Council Administration Building.
7.8
Procedural Matters
In relation to any procedural matter, the ruling of the
Chairperson shall be final.
7.9
Variation of this Charter
This charter may be added to, repealed or amended by
resolution of Council in consultation with, or upon the
recommendation of, the Committee.
7.10
Term of the Committee
This Committee will be dissolved upon completion of the
Lower Georges River and Gwawley Bay Floodplain Risk
Management Studies & Plans. If the Management Plans have
not been completed in a period of two (2) years, then
continuation of the Committee will be subject to Council
endorsing an extension period.