The Committees of the SCCG consist of:
The Executive Committee
Membership consists of between 5 to 8 elected delegates: a Chairperson, two Vice-Chairpersons (Ocean and Estuarine), a Secretary, a Treasurer, and up to three other Delegates. Delegates are appointed by vote at the AGM. The Committee meets quarterly, or as required.
The Full Group Committee
Membership consists of 1-3 elected and/or staff representatives as determined by the Member Council. Meetings are held three times per year and direct the core activities of the SCCG. Nominated Honorary Members are appointed as observers to this Committee at the Annual General Meeting for their expertise and/or contribution to the work of the SCCG. View SCCG Full Group Meeting Dates
The Technical Committee
Membership consists of one or more professional staff from each Member Council, including strategic planners, environmental officers, engineers, sustainability educators, and other relevant staff. The Technical Committee meets four times a year to exchange information, collaborate on current and emerging needs and develop regional projects and programs.
The GM’s Forum
Membership consists of General Managers and/or Senior Staff from each Member Council. The GM’s Forum meets twice a year to provide strategic direction to the SCCG and advise on the review and implementation of the SCCG Business Plan.
Dedicated Working Groups and Advisory Committees
These groups/committees are periodically established to advance specific issues and projects, and may comprise elected and/or technical members, and may occasionally include external experts and other stakeholders.
Membership of SCCG is voluntary. The SCCG’s Constitution sets out the governance of the SCCG, whilst its core objectives and strategic direction are implemented through the SCCG Strategic Plan.
The functions, operations, activities and committees of the SCCG are facilitated by the Secretariat, led by the Executive Officer.
The Secretariat is hosted by a financial Member Council. The Host Council is nominated and determined at an Annual General Meeting every three years. The SCCG is currently hosted by the Northern Beaches Council.
Internal Committees
The internal committees of the SCCG continue to be well supported and achieve significant outcomes. Committees include:
- SCCG Full Group, Executive, Technical Committees, and GM’s Forum
- SCCG Strategic Plan – Directional Committee
- SCCG Grants Committee
- SCCG Sydney’s Salty Communities – Working Group and Expert Reference Group
- SCCG Emergency Management Advisory Committee
- Summerama Champions
- SCCG / Sydney Water – Partnership Group
- Other consultative / liaison groups on an as needs basis
External Committee Representation
The Group directly represents the interests of Member Councils and their coastal communities, via representation on numerous external committees including:
- AUSMAP
- Interagency Riparian Boundaries Working Group
- Malabar Headland Interagency Group
- Sydney Regional Leadership Network (RLN) (NSW Premiers and Cabinet)
- Towards a Resilient Sydney – Project Partners Group
- NCCARF Phase II – Settlements and Infrastructure – Network Advisory Group
- NCCARF Phase II – Social, Economic and Institutional Dimensions Network Stakeholder Reference Group
- National Coastal Advocacy Group
- NSW ROCs Group
- Sydney Metropolitan Catchment Groups
- SPLASH Network
- Bureau of Meteorology Sydney Marine Weather Services Consultative Committee
- Northern Sydney Environment Educators Network (observer)
- Southern Sydney Sustainability Education Network (observer)
- CRC Low Carbon Living (UNSW) Member
If you would like any further information on any of the internal or external committees please contact info@sydneycoastalcouncils.com.au
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