Council Governance

Advisory Commitees

Advisory Committees

As part of its commitment to good governance, quality decision-making and community participation, the City of Port Phillip has a range of committees with community and external representation.

Each advisory committee has terms of reference which are provided below as downloadable documents.

To get in touch with any of the committees, Contact Us or use eServices to ask us a question, request information or give us feedback.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee coordinates the activities of management, the internal auditing process and the Auditor-General, with a view to achieving overall organisational objectives in an efficient and effective manner. It advises the council on the discharge of its responsibilities for financial reporting, internal controls and fostering the organisation's ethical development. Audit Committee Charter (Terms of reference and general procedures).

Community Grants Assessment Panel

The Community Grants Assessment Panel assesses applications for community grants. Panel members are voluntary and are not paid for their participation. For more information see the Community Grants Funding page. View the Community Grants Assessment Panel Terms of Reference and General Procedures

Contemporary Art Acquisition Committee

The Contemporary Art Acquisition Committee provides strategic advice and expertise to Council on policy development and planning of Council's visual art acquisitions. View Contemporary Art Acquisition Committee Terms of Reference

Friends of Suai Community Taskforce

The Friends of Suai Community Taskforce promotes the Friends of Suai (East Timor) program across the Port Phillip community, and promotes and assists with ongoing relationships between the Port Phillip and Suai communities. The taskforce comprises local community members with a variety of backgrounds and interests, the Mayor and key City of Port Phillip staff. Taskforce. For more information see the Friends of Suai pages. View Friends of Suai Committee Taskforce Terms of Reference and General Procedures.

Multicultural Forum

The Multicultural Forum brings together representatives of different ethnic community groups and agencies along with some individuals. Meetings act as a resource for multicultural representatives and provide a channel of communication between the council and the community. View Multicultural Forum Terms of Reference and General Procedures

Older Persons Consultative Committee

The Older Persons Consultative Committee advises on issues affecting the health and wellbeing of older residents in Port Phillip. It is a representative group of Port Phillip residents aged 55 and over, some with a disability, who are passionate about the role of older people in the community, and keen to share skills and experience for the common good of older people. View Older Persons Consultative Committee Terms of Reference and General Procedures Sustainable Community Progress Indicators Steering Committee

Community Pulse Steering Committee

The Community Pulse Steering Committee, (formerly the Sustainable Community Progress Indicators (SCPI), contributes contributes ideas to the Community Pulse project offering a range of perspectives and experiences within Council and across the community. View the committee's terms of reference.

The Rupert Bunny Foundation Visual Arts Fellowship

The Rupert Bunny Foundation Visual Arts Fellowship provides strategic advice and expertise to Council, and recommendations to the Rupert Bunny Foundation Committee, on the dispersal of Rupert Bunny Funds according to the VCF-RBF Deed of Trust. View The Rupert Bunny Foundation Visual Arts Fellowship Terms of Reference

Cultural Heritage Reference Committee

The Cultural Heritage Reference Committee (CHRC) assists Council by providing advice and feedback in relation to cultural heritage and local history. View the Cultural Heritage Reference Committee Terms of Reference