What is a Section 41 Committee?
Section 41 committees are smaller groups of people, determined by Council, who exist to assist Council in the operation of its assets or activities. Committee membership may consist of or include persons who are not members of the Council, depending on the Committee's purpose.
The roles and responsibilities of each committee are varied, but maybe established to assist Council in the performance of its functions, to provide advice to the Council, to inquire into and report to the Council on matters within the ambit of Council’s responsibilities or to exercise, perform or discharge delegated powers, functions or duties.
Committees are divided into special interest areas, therefore allowing community members with expert knowledge and advice, or simply a keen interest, in order to effectively manage our Council assets.
Minutes from Section 41 committee meetings must be submitted to Council under Local Government legislation. This assists the Council in maintaining assets and/or moving forward with certain projects. Minutes will usually contain recommendations to the Council which are then ratified at monthly Council meetings.
Bramfield Basin and Elliston Water Committee
The terms of reference for this committee can be found here.