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: Manager Culture, Community and Recreation on 4934 9700
Councillor members: Cr Ben Whiting, Cr Ben Mitchell
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: Group Manager Culture, Community and Recreation on 4934 9700
Councillor members: Cr Ben Whiting, Cr Sally Halliday
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: Kelsie Wilson 4934 9700
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: Group Manager Culture, Community and Recreation on 4934 9700
Councillor members: Cr Kristy Ferguson, Cr Sally Halliday, Cr Bill Hackney
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 Librarian on 4933 6952
Councillor members: Cr Robert Aitchison

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 Philip Penfold
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: Group Manager Strategy, Performance and Business Systems on 4934 9700

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: Group Manager Infrastructure & Works on 4934 9700
Councillor members: Cr Mitchell Griffin
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 on 4934 9700
Councillor members: Cr Bill Hackney, Cr Sally Halliday, Cr Kristy Flannery
Meeting monthly, this committee provides input into the future redevelopment of the Hydro Kurri Kurri smelter site. This input includes exploring options for future land use and how to deal with contaminated land.

Contact: Senior Strategic Planner on 4934 9700
Councillor members: Mayor Philp Penfold
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: Group Manager Infrastructure & Works on 4934 9700
Councillor members: Cr Mitchell Griffin
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: Group Manager Culture, Community and Recreation on 4934 9700
Councillor members: Mayor Philip Penfold, Cr Peter Garnham

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 on 4934 9700
Councillor members: Cr Sally Halliday
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: Group Manager Culture, Community and Recreation on 4934 9700
Councillor members: Cr Robert Aitchison
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: Maitland Regional Art Gallery on 4934 9859
Councillor members: Cr Sally Halliday

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: Group Manager Planning and Environment on 4934 9700
Councillor members: Cr Mike 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: Group Manager Infrastructure & Works on 4934 9700
Councillor members: Mayor Philip 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: Executive Manager Vibrant City on 4934 9700
Councillor members: Mayor Philip Penfold, Cr Peter Garnham

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: Group Manager Culture, Community and Recreation on 4934 9700
Councillor members: Cr Ben 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: Group Manager Culture, Community and Recreation on 4934 9700
Councillor members: Cr Kristy Ferguson