Advisory and other committees

The following advisory, external and other committee representations are in place.

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Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

The role of the committee is to make recommendations for Arts and Culture programs.

Councillor membership

  • Cr Esakoff, Cr Zhang, Cr Parasol and Cr Cade

Download the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee terms of reference (PDF 165Kb)


CEO Employment Matters Advisory Committee

The role of the committee is to make recommendations on contracts, appointments, remuneration, conditions or extensions of appointments relating to the CEO or acting CEO. The committee also conducts performance reviews of the CEO.

Councillor membership

  • Cr Magee (Mayor), Cr Zmood and Cr Athanasopoulos

Download the CEO Employment Matters Committee terms of reference (PDF 176Kb)


Citizen of the Year Advisory Committee

The role of the committee is to make recommendations for recipients of Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community Group of the Year.

Councillor membership

  • Cr Magee (Mayor), Cr Cade and Cr Pennicuik

Download the Citizen of the Year Advisory Committee terms of reference (PDF 171Kb)


Community Engagement Advisory Committee

The role of the committee is to make recommendations about how we consult with residents, ratepayers and other stakeholders, ensuring maximum participation, communication and value to the community.

Councillor membership

  • Cr Zmood, Cr Zyngier and Cr Athanasopoulos

Download the Community Engagement Advisory Committee terms of reference (PDF 169Kb)


Community Grants Advisory Committee

The role of the committee is to support and help not-for-profit community-based groups to meet community priorities and to strengthen our community. To also make recommendations about the suitability and distribution of community grant funding, with respect to applications and agreements.

Councillor membership

  • Cr Zhang, Cr Parasol and Cr Pennicuik

Download the Community Grants Advisory Committee terms of reference (PDF 164Kb)


Elsternwick Cultural Precinct Advisory Committee

The role of the committee is to ensure an integrated and collaborative approach to the design of the Elsternwick Cultural Precinct, Selwyn Street and the Memorial Structure for Holocaust Survivors.

Councillor membership

  • Cr Zyngier, Cr Athanasopoulos, Cr Cade and Cr Parasol

Download the Elsternwick Cultural Precinct Advisory Committee terms of reference (PDF 190Kb)


Glen Eira Business and Economy Advisory Committee

The role of the committee is to provide support, including identifying services and opportunities to benefit local businesses and to develop relationships and collaborate between various business sectors. 

Councillor membership

  • Cr Cade, Cr Parasol and Cr Athanasopoulos

Download the Glen Eira Business and Economy Advisory Committee terms of reference (PDF 174Kb)


Glen Eira Multicultural Advisory Committee

The role of the committee is to provide feedback and advice to Council on activities, engagement and communication strategies with people and communities from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Councillor membership

  • Cr Zyngier, Cr Zhang, Cr Athanasopoulos and Cr Zmood

Download the Glen Eira Multicultural Advisory Committee terms of reference (PDF 152Kb)


Glen Eira Youth Advisory Committee

The role of the committee is to provide feedback and advice to Council on matters impacting young people in the development of initiatives, strategies and plans.

Councillor membership

  • Cr Zyngier, Cr Zhang and Cr Athanasopoulos

Download the Glen Eira Youth Advisory Committee terms of reference (PDF 168Kb)


Local Laws Advisory Committee

The role of the committee is to provide a forum for investigation and recommendations concerning current and potential Local Laws and associated issues.

Councillor membership

  • Cr Cade, Cr Esakoff and Cr Pennicuik

Download the Local Laws Advisory Committee terms of reference (PDF 162Kb)


Open Space, Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee

The role of the committee is to provide advice to assist Council in the strategic planning for open space, sport and recreation activities. This includes a review and consideration of current and future needs for recreation and sport facilities, open space and unstructured recreation. The committee will respond to strategic opportunities and review relevant policies and strategies.

Councillor membership

  • Cr Magee, Cr Zmood, Cr Parasol and Cr Athanasopoulos

Download the Open Space, Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee terms of reference (PDF 162Kb)


Strategic Transport Advisory Committee

The role of the committee is to provide advice and make recommendations about strategic transport planning. This includes the development of an Integrated Transport Strategy, knowledge of emerging transport initiatives, ideas for urban design initiatives, advice on significant State Government projects, and advice on our advocacy and recommendations on policy issues where appropriate.

Councillor membership

  • Cr Pennicuik, Cr Zmood and Cr Zhang

Download the Strategic Transport Advisory Committee terms of reference (PDF 168Kb)


Sustainability Advisory Committee

The role of the committee is to make recommendations about environmental sustainability. This includes sustainability advocacy on behalf of the community, responding to strategic Council and/or sector issues and opportunities and policy development.

Councillor membership

  • Cr Zmood, Cr Zhang, Cr Zyngier and Cr Pennicuik

Download the Sustainability Advisory Committee terms of reference (PDF 167Kb)


External and other committees

Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV)

  • Cr Esakoff and Cr Zmood

Metropolitan Transport Forum (MTF)

  • Cr Zyngier and Cr Athanasopoulos (substitute)

Eastern Alliance for Greenhouse Action (EAGA)

  • Cr Zmood and Cr Zyngier (substitute)

Local Government Working Group on Gambling (LGWGOG)

  • Cr Zyngier and Cr Esakoff (substitute)

Local Government Working Group on Gambling (LGWGOG)

  • Cr Cade and Cr Pennicuik

Audit and Risk Committee

  • Cr Magee, Cr Pennicuik, Cr Parasol (substitute) and Cr Zmood (substitute)

Community Safety Committee

  • Cr Esakoff, Cr Cade and Cr Parasol