Advisory committees

The purpose of the Australia Day Committee is to provide a quality Australia Day event for the community.

Australia Day Committee Terms of Reference(PDF, 152KB)

We are currently inviting new members to join this committee

Councillor Representative

• Councillor Nikki Williams (Mayor) - (24/10/2024, Res. 2024/188)
• Councillor - Cath Fowler - (24/10/2024, Res. 2024/188)

Committee Members

• Mr Bill Van Ryswyk (appointed 09/05/2024)
• David Bourke (appointed 08/08/2024)
  
  

Agendas and Minutes 

The purpose of the Coastal and Estuary Management Advisory Committee is to assist Council to:

1. Plan for sustainable coastal communities which are resilient to coastal hazards;
2. Protect and enhance biological diversity and ecosystem integrity; and
3. Promote a balanced approach to development and land use within the coastal zone.

Coastal and Estuary Management Advisory Committee Terms of Reference(PDF, 180KB)

Councillor Representative

• Councillor Cath Fowler (12/12/2024, Res. 2024/255)
• Councillor Gurminder Saro (12/12/2024, Res. 2024/255) 

Committee Members

• Bob Palmer (Community Representative) (20/04/2022)
• Ian Shaw (Community Representative) (20/04/2022)
• Bruce Fidge (Community Representative) (20/04/2022)
• 1 x City of Coffs Harbour Officer
• 1 x NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
• 1 x representative of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development - Agriculture
• 1 x representative of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development - Fisheries and Forestry (including Solitary Islands Marine Park)
• 1 x representative Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water – Biodiversity, Conservation and Science
• 1 x representative Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure – Crown Lands
• 1 x representative Transport for NSW - Maritime
• 1 x representative of the Local Aboriginal Lands Council
• 1 x representative Forestry Corporation of NSW
• 1 x representative Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development - Local Land Services Agency
• 1 x representative of Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare
• 1 x representative of Southern Cross University

Minutes

The Disability Inclusion and Access Advisory Committee's purpose is to provide advice and work collaboratively with Coffs Harbour City Council in the development and implementation of strategies, which aim to ensure that the City of Coffs Harbour is an inclusive and accessible city for people with a disability now and into the future. 

Disability Inclusion and Access Advisory Committee Terms of Reference(PDF, 169KB)

Councillor Representative

• Councillor Cath Fowler (12/12/2024 Res. 2024/255)

Committee Members

• David Anderson (Community Member, appointed 24/02/2022)
• Brigit Mackenzie (Community Member, appointed 22/04/2021) - Deputy Chair
• Tanya Watts (Community Member, appointed 22/04/2021)
• Madalyn Hails (Community Member, appointed 22/04/2021)
• Vacant (Community Member)
• Vacant (Community Member)
• Vacant (Community Member)
• Vacant (Community Member)
• Representative for Buena Vida Support Services (community organisation)
• Representative for Blue Sky Communities Inc. (community organisation, appointed 22/04/2021)
• Representative for Coffs Harbour Support Services (community organisation, appointed 22/04/2021) - Chair
• Representative for Mid North Coast Local Health District (community organisation, appointed 22/04/2021)

Agendas and Minutes

The Floodplain Risk Management Committee has been developed in direct response to requirements of the NSW State Government’s Floodplain Development Manual, which indicates that responsibility for management of flood risk remains with local government.

Floodplain Risk Management Committee Terms of Reference(PDF, 151KB)

Councillor Representatives

• Councillor Les Oxford (12/12/2024 Res. 2024/255)
• Councillor George Cecato (12/12/2024 Res. 2024/255)

Committee Members

• Bruce Fidge (Community Representative) (20/04/2022)
• Tim Nott (Community Representative) (20/04/2022)
• John Rowe (Community Representative) (20/04/2022)
• City of Coffs Harbour (City Planning and Communities)
• City of Coffs Harbour (City Infrastructure)
• 1 x representative of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
• 1 x representative of the State Emergency Service

Minutes

The Positive Ageing Advisory Committee objectives are to provide an important forum for identifying current issues and advising Council about effective policy and service provision regarding older people in the Coffs Harbour Local Government Area. 

Positive Ageing Advisory Committee Terms of Reference(PDF, 174KB)

Councillor Representatives

Committee Members

• Carol Burfoot (Community Member appointed 22 April 2021) - Chair
• Hunter Handley (Community Member appointed 22 April 2021)
• Gary Carr - (Community Member appointed 22 April 2021)
• George Gardiner (Community Member appointed 22 April 2021)
• Dennis Houghton (Community Member appointed 22 April 2021)
• Community Member (vacant)
• Community Member (vacant)
• Community Member (vacant)
• Representative for Blue Sky Communities Inc. (community organisation appointed 22 April 2021)
• Representative for Coffs Coast Legacy (community organisation appointed 22 April 2021)
• Representative for Mid North Coast Local Health District (Government Entity appointed 22 April 2021)
• Representative for Healthy North Coast Primary Health Network (community organisation appointed 22 April 2021)
• Community Organisation (vacant)

Agendas and Minutes

The purpose of the Sustainability Advisory Committee is to provide community input, advice and feedback on specific sustainability projects as they occur.

Sustainability Advisory Committee Terms of Reference(PDF, 151KB)

Councillor Representatives

Committee Members

• Community member (Vacant)
• Lindy Davis (community member) (26/11/2020) (Deputy Chair)
• Charlotte Ringland (community member) (10/08/2023)
• Kim Towner (community member) (10/08/2023)
• Representative from Repower Coffs (community organisation) (26/11/2020)
• Representative from Mission Australia - Mid North Coast NSW (community organisation) (26/11/2020)

Agenda and Minutes

The purpose of the Yandaarra Aboriginal Advisory Committee is to:

1. Be the mechanism for an ongoing respectful and productive working relationship between Council and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community;
2. Establish a forum for providing advice such as policy development, strategic planning, infrastructure projects and service delivery to Council; and
3. Provide a forum for indigenous and non-indigenous community members to raise and address issues and needs.

Yandaarra Aboriginal Advisory Committee Terms of Reference(PDF, 175KB)

Councillor Representatives

Committee Members

• Lloyd Lynwood, community member (Chair) - (appointed 12/03/2020)
• Galambila Aboriginal Health Service - (appointed 22/04/2021)
• Coffs Harbour Local Aboriginal Land Council - (appointed 12/03/2020)
• Toni-Anne Hart, community member - (appointed 12/03/2020)
• Kerrie Wilson, community member - (appointed 12/03/2020)
• Deb Dootson, community member - (appointed 12/03/2020)
• Tina Powell, community member - (appointed 12/03/2020
• Glenda Perkins, community member - (appointed 12/03/2020)

Agendas and Minutes