- Home
- About the council
- Governance, performance and advocacy
- Special and Advisory Committees
Special and Advisory Committees
Special Committees
Council has the following Special Committees established under Section 86 of the Local Government Act 1989.
Council may by Instrument of Delegation, delegate any of its functions, duties or powers under the Local Government Act 1989 or any other Act.
Special Committees at The City of Port Phillip
- Instrument of Delegation and Terms of Reference (PDF 2.5 MB)
- Visit Council Neighbourhood Programs on funds, grants and subsidies
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.
Advisory Committees at The City of Port Phillip
The purpose of the Art Acquisition Reference Committee is to assist Council by providing advice and expertise in relation to Council’s visual art acquisition program.
View the:
- Art Acquisition Reference Committee Terms of Reference (DOCX 36 KB) (updated March 2017)
- Art Acquisition Reference Committee Terms of Reference Accessible Version (DOCX 24 KB) (updated March 2017)
- Art Acquisition Reference Committee Instrument of Delegation (PDF 685 KB).
Councillor Committee Representative: Mayor Louise Crawford.
The purpose of the Audit and Risk Committee is to provide oversight to Council on the effectiveness of the organisation's systems, processes and culture for managing risk (the things that might go wrong) and complying with its legal and financial obligations.
- Audit and Risk Committee Charter August 2022 (PDF 350KB)
- Audit and Risk Committee Charter August 2022 (Doc 409KB)
Councillor Committee Representatives: Mayor Marcus Pearl, Cr Christina Sirakoff.
The Community Grant Assessment Panel is convened annually by the Grants Program and Community Projects Officer to assess applications for community grants of up to $10,000.
The Panel makes recommendations for grants funding to Council through Council Officers.
For more information, view the Community Grants Funding page.
View the:
- Community Grants Assessment Panel Reference Committee Terms of Reference (PDF 256 KB) (reviewed January 2018)
- Community Grants Assessment Panel Reference Committee Terms of Reference (DOCX 22 KB) (updated January 2017).
Councillor Committee Representatives: Cr Andrew Bond, Cr Heather Cunsolo.
To assist Council by providing advice and recommendations in relation to applications to the Cultural Development Fund according to the published guidelines.
The Cultural Development Fund aims to assist and encourage artists and organisations to develop and realise creative projects.
View the Cultural Development Fund Committee Terms of Reference (PDF 309 KB) (updated September 2019).
Councillor Committee Representative: Mayor Louise Crawford.
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 (DOCX 92 KB) (updated September 2019)
- Cultural Heritage Reference Committee Instrument of Delegation (PDF 1 MB).
Councillor Committee Representative: Cr Heather Cunsolo.
To provide advice on the strategic direction of the Esplanade Market including the:
- Esplanade Market Strategic Plan
- implementation of the Strategic Plan directions
- development of marketing and advertising strategy
- communication mechanisms with stallholders, community and other stakeholders
- business and operational planning.
View the:
- Esplanade Market Reference Committee Terms of Reference (PDF 131KB) (updated October 2021)
- Esplanade Market Reference Committee Terms of Reference (DOCX 43KB) (updated October 2021).
Councillor Committee Representatives: Cr Andrew Bond, Cr Christina Sirakoff.
To provide a regular, scheduled opportunity for a two-way dialogue between our community and Council – a time for:
- mutual sharing of information, ideas and perspectives relevant to FBURA
- inform the community on key projects and initiatives being undertaken in the FBURA precinct either by Council or State agencies
- update the community on statutory planning applications in the FBURA precinct where Council is the Responsible Authority.
View the Fishermans Bend Urban Renewal Area (FBURA) Community Forum Terms of Reference (DOCX 32 KB) (updated May 2017).
Councillor Committee Representatives: Cr Peter Martin, Cr Heather Cunsolo.
The Friends of Suai Community Reference Committee promotes the Friends of Suai Covalima (East Timor) program across the Port Phillip community, and promotes and assists with ongoing relationships between the Port Phillip and Suai communities.
The Committee comprises local community members with a variety of backgrounds and interests, a Council representative and key City of Port Phillip staff.
For more information, view the Friends of Suai pages.
Friends of Suai Covalima Community Reference Committee Terms of Reference (DOCX 40 KB) (updated February 2020).
Councillor Committee Representative: Cr Tim Baxter.
The purpose of the LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee is to provide advice and feedback to Council on matters that affect LGBTIQA+ residents, businesses, and community members who live, work and visit the City.
View the:
- LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (PDF 120 KB)
- LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (DOCX 263 KB)
Councillor Committee Representatives: Cr Katherine Copsey, Cr Peter Martin.
The purpose of the Multicultural Advisory Committee (MAC) is to assist Council by providing advice and feedback on all issues and opportunities that affect all multicultural communities in the City of Port Phillip.
View the Multicultural Advisory Committee Terms of Reference 2022 (PDF 308 KB).
Councillor Committee Representative: Cr Tim Baxter.
The Older Persons Advisory Committee (OPAC) 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 the:
- Older Persons Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (PDF 231 KB) (Updated June 2021)
- Older Persons Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (DOCX 80 KB) (Updated June 2021)
Councillor Committee Representative: Cr Peter Martin.
The Prosperous Port Phillip Business Advisory Group aims to define a future vision for the City's economy. This will increase economic activity and help to create jobs.
The group was established in September 2020.
View the Prosperous Port Phillip Business Advisory Group terms of reference (PDF 158 KB).
The Rupert Bunny Foundation Visual Arts Fellowship Reference Committee 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 Art Fellowship Reference Committee Terms of Reference (DOCX 36 KB) (updated March 2017)
- Rupert Bunny Foundation Visual Arts Fellowship Reference Committee Terms of Reference Accessible Version (DOCX 24 KB) (updated March 2017).
Councillor Committee Representative: Cr Katherine Copsey.
The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) acts as an advisory committee to Council on issues that are important to young people in the City of Port Phillip community. The YAC play an important role in advising Council on what matters to young people.
View the:
- Youth Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (DOC 35 KB)
- Youth Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (PDF 139 KB)
Councillor Committee Representative: Cr Tim Baxter