Advisory and other committees

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.

Download the CEO Employment Matters Committee terms of reference.

Glen Eira Leisure Advisory Committee

The Glen Eira Leisure (GEL) Advisory Committee is an independent advisory committee of the Council, established to enhance the performance of GEL and mitigate risks associated with its operational scale, particularly after the Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool redevelopment.

Expressions of interest for the Committee closed Sunday 18 May 2025.

The Elsternwick Club Advisory Committee

The role of the Elsternwick Club Advisory Committee is to provide advice to Council to help ensure the design of The Elsternwick Club site addresses the diverse needs of the community and act as ambassadors throughout the life of the project. The Committee is made up of:

• Chairperson: Councillor Simone Zmood
• Councillor members: Councillor Margarett Esakoff and Councillor Sam Parasol
• Ten community members

Download The Elsternwick Club Advisory Committee terms of reference.

2021–24 Advisory Committees

The below Advisory Committees ran during 2021–24 Council term:

• Arts and Culture Advisory Committee
• Community Engagement Advisory Committee
• Community Grants and Awards Advisory Committee
• Glen Eira Business and Economy Advisory Committee
• Glen Eira Multicultural Advisory Committee
• Local Laws Advisory Committee
• Strategic Transport Advisory Committee
• Sustainability Advisory Committee
• Open Space, Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee (committee in abeyance)

Council is in the process of establishing Advisory Committees for the 2025–29 Council term. Check back soon for updates.

External and other committees

Council is part of a range of external and other committees, such as local government peak bodies, which we provide expert guidance and recommendations. These include:

• Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA)
• Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV)
• Metropolitan Transport Forum (MTF)
• Eastern Alliance for Greenhouse Action (EAGA)
• Local Government Working Group on Gambling (LGWGOG)
• Audit and Risk Committee
• Community Safety Committee