Committees in Maitland | Maitland City Council

Community committees

The Aboriginal Reference Group meets bi monthly to provide a forum for consultation on Council business relating to or impacting on, Aboriginal culture, community, and heritage, and delivery actions as appropriate.
Contact: Community Planner, City Services on 4934 9700
Councillor members: Cr Atkinson and Cr Barstow
The Access and Inclusion Reference Group meets every two months to:
act as an information resource to Council on matters of access and inclusion
participate in the delivery of projects as deemed appropriate
advocate for a universally accessible environment and socially inclusive community for people with disability.
Contact: Community Planner, City Services on 4934 9700
Councillor members: Cr Halliday and Cr Whiting
The Awards and Recognition Committee makes decisions about suitable award recipients on behalf of the City for the following awards presented by Maitland City Council:
Freeman of the City
Australia Day
Maitland City Service Awards
Hall of Fame
Any future awards or recognition programs adopted by Council unless otherwise specified.
Contact: Team Leader, Office of the General Manager on 4934 9700
Councillor members: Mayor, Cr Griffin, Cr Yarrington, Cr Hackney and Cr Barstow
The Community Grants program provides financial support to local non-profit community based organisations to fund events, projects and activities that benefit the community and resident needs. Community Grants are designed to assist in the establishment of projects, services and facilities in Maitland that foster community partnerships, promote access to community resources, and are deemed to benefit the community.
Contact: Community Development & Program Officer, City Services on 4934 9700
Councillor members: Mayor, Cr Flannery and Cr Yarrington
PLNSW represents the interests of public libraries and their users throughout NSW. They focus on improving library services and access to information resources for all people living in NSW. The committee meets quarterly and is comprised of key stakeholders.
Contact: City Services on 4934 9700
Councillor members: Cr Griffin

Council related committees

Membership of the Hunter Joint Organisation is made up of 10 local councils of the Hunter Region and works to ensure communities in the Hunter benefit from positive cooperation and collaboration.
Contact: Office of the General Manager on 4934 9700
Councillor members: Mayor
The Internal Audit Committee is responsible for analysing, appraising and making recommendations following an audit review of Councils internal controls to ensure they are compliant, effective and efficient. They also act in an advisory capacity on new systems to ensure the adequacy of control measures.
Contact: Senior Risk & Audit Officer, People & Performance on 4934 9700
Councillor members: Cr Halliday

Terms of Reference

Environment committees

The Bush Fire Management Committee is constituted under the NSW Rural Fires Act 1997, and requires land managers within a Local Government Area (including Council) to come together and prepare a local Bush Fire Risk Management Plan. This plan focuses on the prevention and mitigation of bush fire risks within the area, it also prepares a plan of work to address these risks. Other members of the committee include National Parks and Wildlife Service, Forestry Corporation, utility providers (power and water), Roads and Maritime NSW, Rail Authorities and others.
Contact: City Services on 4934 9700
Councillor members: Cr Whiting
The Floodplain Risk Management Committee considers and provides input to Council on the preparation and implementation of flood studies, and a Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan throughout the Maitland local government area.
Contact: Manager Environment and Sustainability, City Planning on 4934 9700
Councillor members: Cr Hackney (Mayor), Cr Halliday and Cr Flannery
The Liaison Committee is a committee comprising Council staff and councillors in conjunction with Rural Fire Service (RFS) staff and volunteers. The Committee discusses a range of topics including the performance of the agreements between councils and the RFS within the local area, budgets, fire fighting vehicles, equipment and capital infrastructure.
Contact: City Services on 4934 9700
Councillor members: Cr Whiting
The Walka Water Works Section 355 Management Committee meets every two months to advise and assist Council in establishing and reviewing its plans and policies for the future development of Walka Water Works.
Contact: Coordinator Major Venues & Facilities, City Services on 4934 9700
Councillor members: Cr Hackey (Mayor), Cr Jordan and Cr W Penfold

Arts and Heritage committees

The Heritage Committee has been operating since 1995 and strives to promote the conservation of the natural, cultural, built, and Aboriginal heritage of the Maitland Local Government Area. The committee meets monthly and provides constructive support and comment to Council on heritage issues.
Contact: Heritage Officer, City Planning on 4934 9700
Councillor members: Cr W Penfold
The objective of the Morpeth Museum Committee is to collect, organise and conserve items of historical significance to the Maitland area, with a particular focus on Morpeth, and to make these items accessible to the community and tourists.
Contact: Team Leader Community & Sport Liaison, City Services on 4934 9700
Councillor members: Cr Griffin
MRAGM has an active committee who meet regularly throughout the year to host and coordinate events, develop the MRAGM Newsletter and raise funds for the art gallery. MRAGM fundraising focuses on education events and programs, and acquisitions for the Collection.
Contact: City Services on 4934 9700
Councillor members: Cr Atikinson

Transport committees

Maitland Aerodrome Consultative Panel is comprised of a representatives from Royal Newcastle Aero Club (RNAC), Maitland City Council and two community representatives. The panel meets three times a year and is responsible for reviewing operating procedures, in accordance with the adopted Community Operational Undertaking , and to address any noise complaints received in respect of the aerodrome operations.
Contact: City Planning on 4934 9700
Councillor members: Cr Yarrington
The Maitland Local Area Traffic Committee is a technical review committee that meets on the first Thursday of every month. The committee provide advice to Council on traffic related issues that have been referred to it by Council.
Contact: Manager Assets & Engineering, City Services on 4934 9700
Councillor members: Cr W Penfold
The Hunter Valley Steamfest Planning Group is a stakeholder based group that assists Council in the planning, promotion and delivery of the Hunter Valley Steamfest event annually.
Contact: Team Leader Events, City Services on 4934 9700
Councillor members: Cr Jordan (Mayor) and Cr Hackney

Community Hall committees

The management group for the Bruce Street Community Hall promotes the use of the facility in accordance with determined community needs. The group meets monthly and assists Council with the day to day management of the bookings, maintenance and future needs of the facility.
Contact: Team Leader Community & Sport Liasion, City Services on 4934 9700
Councillor members: Cr Whiting
The management group for the Rutherford Community Hall promotes the use of the facility in accordance with determined community needs. The group meets monthly and assists Council with the day to day management of the bookings, maintenance and future needs of the facility.
Contact: Team Leader Community & Sport Liasion, City Services on 4934 9700
Councillor members: Cr Ferris