Standing Committees

We have four Standing Committees. These Committees make decisions (resolutions) and recommendations on matters related to the responsibility of the Committee.

Limitations and exclusions on what decisions the Committees can make are available in the individual Committee Charters, which can be viewed by clicking on the relevant committee links below.  Matters that are resolved under delegated authority take affect from midday on the Wednesday after the Standing Committee Meeting. These resolutions are not debated at Council Meetings.

Standing Committee recommendations require formal resolution by Council.

These meetings are open for members of the public to attend.

Committees and Boards

The Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee enhances the Council’s governance framework, risk management practices, control, strategy and performance environment by providing independent assurance and assistance to the Council on key aspects of its operations.

Read the ARIC, Risk and Improvement Committee Terms of Reference - PDF - 356 KB.

The Flood Risk Management Committee assists Council reduce the risk to life and property from riverine, creek, overland and coastal flooding across the Sutherland Shire.

Help shape flood risk management in Sutherland Shire.

Apply to be a community representative by 8 December

Read the Flood Risk Management Committee Terms of Reference - PDF - 241 KB.

Whilst the new Public Forum application form is under development, please contact SecretaryShireInfrastructure@ssc.nsw.gov.au to apply to address the Committee on items related to the Role of the Committee (as outlined in the above Terms of Reference).

The Sutherland Consultative Traffic Forum is a technical advisory committee meeting, that provides traffic engineering advice on matters raised by Council. This forum facilitates the distribution of information on traffic matters that are not managed by the Sutherland Shire Council Traffic and Traffic Safety Committee.

Read the Sutherland Consultative Traffic Forum Terms of Reference - PDF - 325 KB.

Whilst the new Public Forum application form is under development, please contact trafficandpublicdomain@ssc.nsw.gov.au to apply to address the Forum on meeting agenda items.

The Sutherland Traffic and Traffic Safety Committee is a technical review committee that provides advice on matters referred to it by Council.

Read the Sutherland Traffic and Traffic Safety Committee Terms of Reference - PDF - 341 KB.

Whilst the new Public Forum application form is under development, please contact trafficandpublicdomain@ssc.nsw.gov.au to apply to address the Committee on meeting agenda items.

The Hazelhurst Arts Centre Board ensures business plans, policies and programs fulfil the operational and promotional objectives, and ongoing growth of the Hazelhurst Arts Centre.

Read the Hazelhurst Arts Centre Board Sub-Committee Charter. - PDF - 177 KB