Committees & Volunteering
Committees
Committees form an important part of our interaction with community members and key stakeholders and are one of the ways that can help us deliver on the outcomes identified in the Community Vision.
‘Committee’ is defined as any Working Group, Reference Group or Delegated Committee providing information, advice, suggestions, and support to Council and staff when determining the best actions moving forward.
Committees form an important part of our interaction with community members and key stakeholders and are one of the ways that can help us deliver on the outcomes identified in the Community Vision.
‘Committee’ is defined as any Working Group, Reference Group or Delegated Committee providing information, advice, suggestions, and support to Council and staff when determining the best actions moving forward.
Information on Committees that are established or are being established are listed below.
Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee
The objective of the committee is to provide independent assurance, oversight and assistance to Council on risk management, control, governance, internal audits, organisational performance and external responsibilities in an advisory capacity.
Committee membership
The Committee membership (voting) comprises two elected Councillors and three independent external members, one of whom is the Chairperson.
The members of the Committee are:
Committee meetings
The Committee shall meet at least four times per year (quarterly), with the standard duration for a meeting being three hours. If necessary, an additional meeting will be held to review and endorse the annual audited financial reports and external audit opinion. Preparation will involve review and critical analysis of the agenda pack.
Supporting documentation
Bellingen Memorial Hall Committee
Bellingen Citizens Centre Committee
Bellingen Island Reserve Committee
Bellingen/Connell Park Committee
Bellinger Valley Historical Society Committee
Brierfield Hall Committee
Deer Vale Hall & Recreation Reserve Committee
Dorrigo Public Hall Committee
Dorrigo Recreation Grounds Committee
Dorrigo Saleyards Committee
Megan Hall & Recreation Reserve Committee
North Bellingen Children's Centre Committee
North Dorrigo Recreation Reserve Committee
Raleigh Hall & Recreation Reserve Committee
Thora Community Hall Committee
Urunga Literary Institute & Senior Citizens Centre Committee
Urunga Recreation Reserve Committee
Volunteering is a great way to help your community!
Bellingen Shire Council has volunteers in many areas including visitor services, assisting in our libraries, undertaking projects with our sustainability team and enhancing park and reserve areas. All of these contributions make the community a stronger and more sustainable place.
Bellingen Council recognises the amazing contributions that volunteers make and therefore supports its volunteers. The Volunteer Policy provides volunteers and staff with clear information about their roles and responsibilities when engaged in Council’s volunteer programs.
Volunteer Policy
If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information please contact:
Council: council@bellingen.nsw.gov.au
Ph: 6655 7300
Volunteer application form: