Pittwater Council Annual Report - Pittwater Council - NSW ...

Section 2 - Statutory StatementsFreedom of Information - Statement of Affairs - cont.Public Participation in Pittwater Council’s Decision Making ProcessesThe full Council meets twice per month, usually on the first and third Monday of each month (with theexception of public holidays) at the Mona Vale Memorial Hall, Park Street, Mona Vale. Principal CommitteeMeetings are also incorporated within the full Council Meetings. The monthly timetable is as follows:1st Monday of the month at 6.30pm• Council Meeting• Community, Recreation and Economic Development Committee• Natural Environment Committee3rd Monday of the month at 6.30pm• Council Meeting• Governance Committee,• Planning an Integrated Built Environment CommitteeCouncil / Committee AgendasPublic copies of Meeting Agendas are available from the Friday morning prior to the meeting at Council'sCustomer Service Centres at 1 Park Street, Mona Vale and 59A Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon and alsoavailable at www.pittwater.nsw.gov.au. Copies of Agendas are also available at the meetings.Principal CommitteesThe full Council deals with policy matters of a strategic nature. The Council however has appointed fourPrincipal Committees to assist it with its decision making responsibilities. These Committees comprise allnine Councillors. The main functions of each of the Committees are as follows:Community, Recreation and Economic Development CommitteeTo consider and resolve on matters relating to strategic objectives within the associated Key Direction –supporting and connecting our Community and Enhancing our Working and Learning.An example of some of the matters to be considered by this committee are:• Social and Cultural Planning issues• Children’s services• Use of Community buildings• Recreational buildings• Library issues• Coastal Environment Centre• Economic DevelopmentNatural Environment CommitteeTo consider and resolve on matters relating to strategic objectives within the associated Key Direction –Valuing and Caring for our Natural Environment.An example of some of the matters to be considered by this committee are:• Coastal Management including Beaches and Estuaries• Climate Change and Sea Level Rise• Biodiversity Issues• Threatened species• Sustainability• Vegetation• Waste management• Catchment ManagementGovernance CommitteeTo consider and resolve on matters relating to strategic objectives within the associated Key Direction –Leading an Effective and Collaborative Council.An example of some of the matters to be considered by this committee are:• Community engagement• Committee structure and Election of Mayor• Records and Customer Service Issues• Insurance and Risk Management Issues• Financial and Strategic Reporting including management and Annual Reports48