Advisory and Other Committees

Council has several advisory committees to support our decision-making. We understand the valuable role the Advisory Committees play in creating a space for local community representatives to have an avenue to engage and promote awareness on specific community topics.

Each Advisory Committee has a purpose and membership structure set out within the terms of reference.

Council has established three Advisory Committees for this term.

  • Economic Development Advisory Committee
  • Youth Advisory Committee

Economic Development Advisory Committee

Purpose

The aim of the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) is to provide Council with input and feedback to shape the development of an Economic Development Strategy.

Membership

The EDAC membership will consist of up to 12 members and may include representation from: Local Chambers of Commerce and Industry Groups, Representative Body (Government), Cassowary Coast Regions Business Operators with diversity across industries.

The following members have been appointed as per Council assessment following the Terms of Reference are:

Name Community Representative Category
Desiree Lake Small Business Representative
David Singh Canegrowers Tully
Steven Bailey Agri-Business Owner Representative
Sandra Henrich Canegrowers Innisfail
Dean Sinton CC Banana Growers Representative
Sam Charlton Accommodation
Patrick Bluett Cassowary Coast Tourism
Robyn Smith Cardwell Chamber of Commerce
Annette Swaine Innisfail Chamber of Commerce

All members have accepted the opportunity to extend their term for a further twelve months as per the Terms of Reference.

Youth Advisory Committee

Purpose

To provide a platform for Youth throughout the Cassowary Coast to communicate with Council on current and emergent themes impacting youth in the region. To showcase the bold ideas youth have in creating a region they want to live, work and stay in. The committee focuses on meaningful youth participation and will work collaboratively to ensure the views and opinions of youth are heard.

Membership

The following members have been appointed as per Council assessment following the Terms of Reference are:

  • Lomain Underwood
  • Angel Tagget
  • Kaiya Green
  • Audrina DeSabbata 
  • Leah Peake
  • Isabelle Peake
  • Cameron Anderson
  • Gabrielle Doyle
  • Caleb Skuse 

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