Committee Policy 2025

We value and take pride in our diverse communities. We are committed to the social justice principles of access, equity, participation and rights for everyone. These principles foster cohesiveness, empower people and improve the wellbeing of the Banyule Community.

We uphold the right of all people to have the opportunity to engage on the future of the Banyule community and collaborate to address issues that impact individuals, groups and the whole community. Engaging and empowering people to have a say on matters that affect them builds social cohesion and advisory committees play an important role in this process.

Within Banyule there are a range of specific groups that have unique knowledge and lived experiences, and who can provide specialised advice. We have formed committees to ensure advice from these specific groups, consisting of a diverse range of perspectives from a cross section of our community, is reflected in decision-making and to support us to achieve an uplift in community health, wellbeing, sustainability and prosperity.

The purpose of this policy provides a consistent approach to the establishment, administration, monitoring and review of our committees on which there is a councillor representation.