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Council Committees

Council may establish advisory committees/groups with authority to provide advice to council on various matters, such as facility management.

Advisory groups operate under Terms of Reference adopted by council which describe their purpose and structure and provide a documented basis for making future decisions.

Queen Mary Botanic Gardens Advisory Group

The Queen Mary Botanic Gardens Advisory Group was first established by council on 27 May 1997 to care and manage the facilities at the Queen Mary Botanic Gardens and Pioneer Park in St Arnaud. The gardens are one of Victoria's fine 19th Century botanic gardens and the group provides advice to ensure the gardens and park survive and flourish. A revised Terms of Reference is being developed.

Group membership is:

Friends of the Queen Mary Gardens (5)

Mrs Joanne Hamilton (Vice President)
Mrs Rosalind Small
Mrs Lynne Box
Ms Brenda Proctor
Ms Deirdre Freeman

St Arnaud Historical Society (2)

Mrs Beverley Reid
Mr Len Reid

Country Women's Association (2)

Mrs Margaret McCahon
Ms Dorothy Baldwin

Community Representatives (3)

Mrs Dorothy Patton (President)
Ms Janelle Patching (Secretary)
Mrs Lindee Parry

Northern Grampians Shire Council

Cr Eddy Ostarcevic PhD
Mr Jason Abbott (Parks and Gardens)

If you have any enquiries about the group, please contact the secretary on 03 5358 8700.

Meeting minutes
2021
20210303 QMG Committee Minutes(PDF, 53KB)
20210421 QMG Committee Minutes(PDF, 53KB)
20210623 QMG Committee Minutes(PDF, 57KB)

2022
20220217 Queen Mary Botanic Garden AGM Minutes(PDF, 75KB)
20220217 QMG Committee Minutes(PDF, 75KB)
20220420 QMG Committee Minutes(PDF, 120KB)
20220615 QMG Committee Minutes(PDF, 151KB)
20221019 QMG Committee Minutes(PDF, 76KB)
20221207 QMG Committee Minutes(PDF, 282KB)

2023
20230215 Queen Mary Botanic Garden AGM Minutes(PDF, 190KB)
20230215 Queen Mary Botanic Garden Minutes(PDF, 217KB)
20230419 Queen Mary Botanic Garden Minutes(PDF, 810KB)
20230621 Queen Mary Botanic Garden Minutes(PDF, 217KB)

Walkers Lake Advisory Group

The Walkers Lake Advisory Group was formed by council in 2014 and provides a community view and valuable input into the management of the Walkers Lake Reserve and the implementation of the Walkers Lake Management Plan(PDF, 8MB) and Walkers Lake Management Action Plan(PDF, 8MB). The Terms of Reference(PDF, 198KB) establish the agreed roles and functions of the group to ensure it is governed responsibly and there is a level of respect for each member's opinions and views.

Group membership:

Organisation

Rob Loats (VR Fish)
Andrew Borg (Landcare)
Jon Marshalsay (Dja Dja Wurrung)

Department of Education

Tony Hand

Community

Trevor Baldock
Colin Coates
Wayne Robbins
Graeme Clark
Chad Frost
Steve Jesse
Austin Freeman

Northern Grampians Shire Council

Cr Kevin Erwin
Cr Karen Hyslop
Mr Tony Dark, Senior Placemaker

If you have any questions about the group, please contact Tony Dark on 03 5358 8700.

Meeting Minutes
2019
20190327 Walkers Lake Meeting Minutes(PDF, 139KB)
20191120 Walkers Lake Meeting Minutes(PDF, 115KB)

2020
20200804 Walkers Lake Meeting Minutes(PDF, 2MB)

2023
20230208 Walkers Lake Meeting Minutes(PDF, 230KB)

Stawell Recreation Advisory Group

The Stawell Recreation Advisory Group provides input into the discussion and implementation of the requirements for recreation in Stawell with particular focus on Central Park and North Park and the relative precinct plan outcomes and recommendations for each of the reserves. The group operates under a Terms of Reference(PDF, 165KB) adopted by council on 8 November 2021.

Group membership is:

Reg Smith (Stawell CFA)
Ian O'Donnell (CKS Swifts Football Netball Club Inc.)
Blair Hart (Stawell Football Netball Inc.)
Robert Lembo (Stawell Pioneers Soccer Club)
Nathan Baker (Community)
Scotney Hayter (Stawell Athletic Club and Grampians Cricket Association)
John Griffiths (Community)
Amber Mitchell (CKS Swifts Football Netball Club Inc.)
Steve Walker (Stawell Football Netball Club Inc.)
Travis Nicholson (Community)

Northern Grampians Shire Council

Cr Murray Emerson
Cr Lauren Dempsey
Tony Dark, Senior Placemaker
Nic Baird, Open Space and Recreation Project Officer
David Hwang, Coordinator Community Futures
Zander McDougall, Manager Active Communities

If you have any enquiries about the group, please contact Tony Dark on 03 5358 8700.

Meeting Minutes
2020
20200212 Stawell Recreation Advisory Group Minutes(PDF, 50KB)
20201117 Stawell Recreation Advisory Group Minutes(PDF, 99KB)

2021
20210224 Stawell Recreation Advisory Group Minutes(PDF, 183KB)
20210715 Stawell Recreation Advisory Group Minutes(PDF, 196KB)
20211124 Stawell Recreation Advisory Group Minutes(PDF, 113KB)

2022
20220308 Stawell Recreation Advisory Group Minutes(PDF, 168KB)
20220602 Stawell Recreation Advisory Group Minutes(PDF, 127KB)
20220830 Stawell Recreation Advisory Group Minutes(PDF, 108KB)

2023
20230515 Stawell Recreation Advisory Group Minutes(PDF, 157KB)

St Arnaud Recreation Advisory Group

The St Arnaud Recreation Advisory Group provides input into the discussion and implementation of the requirements for recreation in St Arnaud with particular focus on Lord Nelson Park and the relative precinct plan outcomes and recommendations. The group operates under a Terms of Reference(PDF, 469KB) adopted by council on 8 November 2021.

Group membership is:

Community