Committees

Section 355 Committees

 Committee Delegate Alternate Chair

Australia Day Committee (Mayor & 1)

Mayor Thompson

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Thompson

Compliments, Complaints & Customer Experience Review Committee (Mayor & 2)

Mayor, George Jarrett

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Mayor

Singleton Sports Council (2)

McLachlan Thompson

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Thompson

 

 

Council Committees

 Committee Delegates Alternate Chair

Audit, Risk & Improvement Committee (2)

Adamthwaite

George

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Floodplain Risk Management Committee (3)

Moore

Adamthwaite

McLachlan

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Adamthwaite

General Managers Performance Review Panel

(Mayor & 1 & 1 appointed by GM)

Mayor

Adamthwaite

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Mayor

Local Traffic Committee (1)

George

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George

Mount Thorley Warkworth VPA Community Committee (Mayor)

Mayor

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Mayor

Roads Committee (Mayor & 2)

Mayor

Jarrett

Adamthwaite

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Mayor

Singleton Aboriginal Reconciliation Committee (2)

Scott

Jarrett

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Jarrett

Singleton Arts & Culture Advisory Group (2)

Jarrett

Thompson

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Thompson

Singleton and District Disability Advisory Committee (2)

McLachlan

Scott

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McLachlan

Singleton Community Economic Development Fund Joint Management Board (Mayor & 2)

Mayor

Adamthwaite

George

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Mayor

Singleton Heritage Advisory Committee (1)

Scott

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Singleton Interagency Committee (1)/alt

Scott

Jarrett

Community Development Officer

Sustainability Advisory Committee (2)

Adamthwaite

Jarrett

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Adamthwaite

United Wambo VPA Community Committee (1)

George

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George

Wambo Coal Singleton Hall of Fame Committee (2)

Moore

Adamthwaite

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Adamthwaite

Weeds Advisory Committee (1)/alt

Moore

George

Moore

Committee objectives

1. Audit and Risk Committee

Council’s Audit Risk and Improvement Committee is established in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993, and supports good corporate governance by the provision of independent objective assurance and assistance to the Council on:

• Compliance

• Risk Management

• Fraud Control

• Financial Management

• Governance

• Implementation of the Strategic Plan, Delivery Program and Strategies

• Any other matters prescribed by the Local Government Act and Regulation.

2. Floodplain Risk Management Committee 

Floodplain Risk Management Committees help Council manage flood risks and help to develop Council’s Floodplain Risk Management Studies and Plans as outlined in the NSW Flood Risk Management Manual (2023).

3. Local Traffic Committee

The purpose of the Committee is to make recommendations and provide advice to Council on the technical aspects of proposals to regulate traffic on local roads within the Singleton Local Government Area (LGA) prior to Council exercising its delegated authority. In making its recommendations and providing its advice, the Committee is to consider only the technical merits of a proposal and ensure that the proposal meets current technical guidelines.  The LCT membership is composed of four formal members from council, NSW Police, TfNSW and the local State Member of Parliament or their nominee.

4. Roads Advisory Committee

The Committee considers recommendations relating to road safety and parking issues across the Singleton Local Government Area (LGA). These recommendations are subsequently forwarded to Council’s Ordinary meetings for consideration and adoption.

5. Singleton Aboriginal Reconciliation Committee

The Committee was established to provide advice to Council to encourage, facilitate and support the development of Reconciliation initiatives for the Aboriginal Community in the Singleton Local Government Area.

6. Singleton Arts & Culture Advisory Group

The Committee was established to assist Council in the delivery of the Arts and Culture Strategy 2020-2030 and to promote and celebrate the arts, culture and heritage groups and individuals in the community. 

7. Singleton and District Disability Advisory Committee

Singletons Disability Advisory Committee provides advice and support on how we can improve the wellbeing of people with disability and their carers.  The Committee plays a pivotal role in making sure people with disability have access to programs and services. The committee strives to ensure accessibility is front of mind when it comes to Council decision-making.

8. Singleton Heritage Advisory Committee

The Singleton Heritage Advisory Committee (SHAC) has been established to educate the community and provide Council with advice on heritage related matters. 

9. Singleton Interagency Committee

The working group is established to advise the Interagency on areas of focus regarding homelessness.  Any proposals from the working group, supported by Interagency will be reported to Council for consideration and endorsement. 

10. Sustainability Advisory Committee

The Sustainability Advisory Committee shares information, promotes community awareness in enhancing the collective impact of Council and community-led programs and initiatives to foster a just transition to a zero carbon, zero waste and climate-resillient municipality.

11. United Wambo VPA Community Committee

The United Wambo Voluntary Planning Agreement Community Committee (the Committee) will be a sunset Committee established to assist Council in engaging with the community to implement the Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA).

12. Wambo Coal Singleton Hall of Fame Committee

The Committee was established to celebrate individuals, families and organisations who have a strong association with Singleton and who have attained significant prominence a state, national or international level in their field of endeavour.

13. Weeds Advisory Committee

The purpose of the Committee is to provide strategic planning and coordination of weed management activities within the Weeds Management Strategy.

 

External Organisations

 Committee Delegates Alternate Chair

Arts Upper Hunter Inc. (1)

Thompson

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Combined Rural Halls Committee (1)

George

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Hunter Joint Organisation (The Mayor & General Manager)

Mayor

General Manager

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Hunter Resource Recovery (General Manager & Director Infrastructure & Planning)

General Manager Director Infrastructure & Planning

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Hunter Valley Wine & Tourism Alliance (The Mayor & General Manager)

Mayor & General Manager

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Regional Planning Panel (2)/2alt

Moore

George

Thompson

McLachlan

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Local Health Advisory Committee (1)

Jarrett

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Public Libraries NSW Council (1)/alt

Jarrett

George

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Hunter Valley Bush Fire Management Committee (1)

George

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NSW Rural Fire Service Singleton Council Service Level Agreement District Liaison Committee (The Mayor)/alt

Mayor

George

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Upper Hunter Air Quality Monitoring Network (1)/alt

Thompson

Johnstone

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Upper Hunter County Councils – UHWA Committee (2)

Moore

McNamara

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-

 

Community Consultative Committees

 Committee Delegates Alternate Chair

AGL CCC (Appointment by State Government) (1)

Director Infrastructure & Planning

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Ashton Mine CCC (1)

Adamthwaite

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Bulga/Beltana Mine CCC (1)

Adamthwaite

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Hunter Valley Operations CCC (1)

George

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Liddell Coal Operations CCC (1)

Jarrett

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Mt Owen Complex (1)

George

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Mt Thorley/Warkworth (1)

Jenkins

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Ravensworth Mine CCC (1)

Adamthwaite

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Redbank Power Station CCC (1)

McNamara

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Rix’s Creek CCC (1)

George

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United Wambo Joint Venture Project CCC (1)

Adamthwaite

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