Maroondah Liveability, Safety and Amenity Advisory Committee

The Maroondah Liveability, Safety and Amenity Advisory Committee provides advice to Council and informs activities relating to community liveability, safety and amenity matters.

The Committee is one of four Council Advisory Committees that provide advice and input on social issues and support the work of Council in working towards the community vision outlined in Maroondah 2040: Our future together.

It operates in partnership with community, government and resident stakeholders on social issues, initiatives and services concerning (but not limited to): community safety, local amenity and access to services, place based planning, community facilities and infrastructure, development of 20-minute neighbourhoods, precinct planning, management of anti-social behaviour, and the review of local laws.

Role of the committee

Maroondah Liveability, Safety and Amenity Advisory Committee exists to:

  • Advance the social policy and community wellbeing “Key Directions” within Maroondah 2040: Our Future Together.
  • Advise Council on the development, implementation and review of the Maroondah Liveability Wellbeing and Resilience Strategy 2021-2031, and associated action plans, social policies and related strategic documents.
  • Work towards building partnerships that enhance community wellbeing, promote liveability and address social harms.
  • Establish a collaborative partnership between Council and key community stakeholders.
  • Inform and advise Council on key policy issues relating to their portfolio.
  • Provide input into the development of strategy, policy, partnership activities and advocacy efforts in relation to community policy issues in Maroondah.
  • At as the peak Council advisory governance body on liveability, safety and amenity matters.

Members

The Committee consists of:

  • Three Councillors as appointed annually by Council
  • A minimum of eight representatives from local community service agency partners
  • A maximum of four community representatives. These appointments are made through an expression of interest process for a four-year term.
  • Council officers to provide administrative support and technical advice. 

Meetings

Meetings are held 3-4 times each year and are conducted in accordance with meeting procedure principles as prescribed by Maroondah City Council.

As part of their responsibilities, committee members also provide input to stakeholder engagement activities to the support the strategic activities of Council.

Maroondah Liveability, Wellbeing and Resilience Strategy 2021-2031

A key role of this Committee is to advise and provide input to Council on the development, implementation and review of the Maroondah Liveability Wellbeing and Resilience Strategy 2021-2031, and associated action plans, social policies and related strategic documents.

Terms of reference

Maroondah Liveability, Safety and Amenity Advisory Committee Terms of Reference(PDF, 207KB)

Maroondah Liveability, Safety and Amenity Advisory Committee Terms of Reference(DOCX, 70KB)

Further information

For more information contact Council’s Integrated Planning team on 1300 88 22 33 or email maroondah@maroondah.vic.gov.au

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