Advisory Committees

The City of Stonnington has several advisory committees to support Councillors in their decision-making.

In addition to Councillors and Council staff, external committee membership includes representatives from relevant stakeholder or interest groups and, where appropriate, representatives from the community.

These committees are not decision-making bodies and do not carry executive authority, which remains with our Councillors and delegated officers.

External Management Committees or Board

Committee Purpose Councillor/s
Eastern Alliance for Greenhouse Action (EAGA) Works together on regional programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and facilitate regional adaptation. Cr Kate Hely
M9 Undertakes strategic, evidence-based, targeted and effective advocacy campaigns while building genuine partnerships with government representatives. Mayor, Cr Melina Sehr
Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) Represents and advocates local government interests and provides policy and strategic advice.

Deputy Mayor, Cr Tom Humphries

Cr Samantha Choudhury (substitute)
Metropolitain Transport Forum  Work alongside other member Councils to advocate for better transport and explore emerging transport issues and opportunities. Cr Jamie Bell

External/Internal Advisory Committee

Committee Purpose Councillor/s
Transport Advisory Committee (previously known as the Cycling Reference Group and the Active Transport Committee) Provides Council with advice and facilitates stakeholder engagement to support the implementation of Council's Integrated Transport Plan 2020-25 and subordinate documents. TBA
Stonnington Disability and Inclusion Committee Advocates for and advances the rights and wellbeing of individuals with disabilities, and their carers. TBA
Stonnington LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee Provides advice and feedback to Council on matters that affect LGBTIQA+ residents, businesses, and community members who live, work and visit the City. TBA
Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Advisory Committee Fosters meaningful reconciliation, ensuring that the commitments outlined in the RAP contribute to positive and lasting change. TBA
Chief Executive Officer Employment and Remuneration Advisory Committee The Council must establish a committee to oversee matters relating to CEO employment and remuneration in accordance with s 45(2) of the Local Government Act 2020.

Mayor, Cr Melina Sehr

Deputy Mayor, Cr Tom Humphries

Cr Steve Stefanopoulos, OAM

Internal Advisory Committee and Project Steering Committee

Committee Purpose Councillor/s
Community Grant Working Group Ensures transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making by facilitating open dialogue and addressing councillors' inquiries on grant recommendations.

TBA

All Councillors
Volunteer Awards Evaluation Panel Recognises and celebrates the outstanding contributions of volunteers within our community.

TBA

All Councillors
Prahran Town Hall Redevelopment Steering Committee Provides strategic oversight and direction for the design, development and operation of the facility.

TBA
Toorak Park Redevelopment Steering Committee Provides strategic oversight and direction for the design, development and operation of the facility.

TBA
Economic and Place Development Committee Informs and advises Council on the economic and placemaking initiatives and projects either proposed or underway.

TBA
Climate Emergency Advisory Committee Collaborates with Council to enhance the collective impact of the Committee and the delivery of the Climate Emergency Action Plan.

TBA
Gardiners Creek Masterplan Steering Committee  Gardiners Creek (Kooyongkoot) is a significant waterway within Stonnington that provides an important wildlife corridor within an increasingly urban environment as well as highly valued open space, recreation hubs, indigenous heritage, public transport links and the Malvern Valley Golf Course.

TBA
Chapel Street Transformation Steering Committee Provides strategic oversight and direction for the design, development and operation of the facility.

TBA

Other committees

Committee Purpose Councillor/s
Audit and Risk Committee Oversees Council's effectiveness in accountable financial management, good corporate governance, maintaining a system of internal controls, risk management, and fostering an ethical environment.

Deputy Mayor, Cr Tom Humphries

Cr Sally Davis
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