Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee

The Greater Bendigo Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee provides strategic advice to Council about environmental sustainability matters by:

• Providing advice to Council on the development and implementation of relevant Council policies, strategies and action plans;
• Providing advice to Council on relevant current and emerging issues and providing guidance on research and investigation needs;
• Participating in relevant community forums and events for the purpose of informing and seeking feedback from the community on issues relevant to environmental sustainability;
• Promoting community participation in environmental issues through awareness raising, education, engagement and mentoring.

The Committee is made up of:

• Three Councillors (the Chairperson)
• Department of Environment, Land Water and Planning representative
• North Central Catchment Management Authority representative
• Registered Aboriginal Party/ies representatives
• City of Greater Bendigo, Strategy and Growth Director or Manager
• relevant City of Greater Bendigo environment / sustainability officers; and
• community representatives (up to 9), who have expertise, skills, qualifications, experience and passion for environmental sustainability.

The Committee meets 6 times a year and the membership is for 4 years.

Download the Draft SEAC Terms of Reference.