Get involved with Council and join an Advisory committee
Published on 05 November 2024
With the start of the new term of Byron Shire Council, there are opportunities for residents to get involved and contribute to their community by joining a Council advisory committee or working group.
Applications are now open for:
- Arts Advisory Committee
- Biodiversity and Agricultural Advisory Committee
- Climate Change and Resource Recovery Advisory Committee
- Coast and ICOLL Advisory Committee
- Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee
- Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Committee
- Water and Sewer Advisory Committee
- Access Consultative Working Group
Heather Sills, Manager Corporate Services, said Council’s Advisory committees and working groups play an important role in ensuring community views and knowledge in a range of specialised areas are considered and presented to the elected Council.
“We are looking for nominations from people who have experience and expertise in a particular area and who want to work with Councillors and other community members,” Ms Sills said.
“Being on our committees and working groups can be very rewarding and I encourage anyone who is considering nominating to get in touch with us with any questions,” Ms Sills said.
Nominations close on 17 November 2024.
Information on how to nominate for an Advisory committee, or the Access Consultative Working Group are on Council’s website: