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
  • Rating 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

Representation across the region is vital and membership positions were offered via Major Township

  • Innisfail 3
  • Tully 3
  • Mission Beach 3
  • Cardwell 3

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

  • Tokorima Tuatai
  • Lomain Underwood
  • Layla Morton
  • Tamara Gillard
  • Angelika Andreson
  • Angel Tagget
  • Paige Edward
  • Ethan Csukardy
  • Ash Binello
  • Abbigale Klene
  • Rikki-Lee Broccardo
  • Cameron Anderson
  • Gabrielle Doyle

Rating Advisory Committee

Purpose

The Rating Advisory Committee will be established for the purpose of providing feedback and recommendations on Council’s current General Rates and Special Levies structure in advance of developing the 2024/25 Annual Budget.

Membership

The Rating Advisory Committee shall be comprised of: an Independent Facilitator, a Technical Specialist, Representatives from local organisation/interest/community groups (ideally a maximum of 12)

Council will appoint an independent facilitator and a technical specialist with extensive knowledge of Local Government rating methodologies and processes. The appointment may result in a single person filling both roles.

Sub-Committees

Council has additional sub-committees, which are responsible for assisting Council with key projects.

Council has established two sub-committees for this term:

  • Innisfail CBD Revitalisation Stakeholder Reference Group
  • Mission Beach Stakeholder Reference Group

Innisfail Stakeholder Reference Group

Purpose

The Innisfail CBD Revitalisation Stakeholder Reference Group’s purpose is to support Council’s goal of working collaboratively to build a community that is informed and engaged and that participates in processes driving our community’s future.

More information on the Innisfail CBD Revitalisation Stakeholder Reference Group can be found within the Terms of Reference. (Link Doc)

Membership

Council will appoint one elected member as the chairperson and one elected member as a deputy to the group. The membership will be made up of 12 members from the identified stakeholders. Members will be required to apply through an expression of interest process with preference provided to those in the Primary stakeholder group.

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

Name Community Representative Category Group/ Business Name
Michael Skuse Innisfail CBD Traders and Operators Raine & Horne Innisfail
Brenton Bilingsley Innisfail CBD Traders and Operators Canecutter Hotel
Nadine Picini Innisfail CBD Traders and Operators Cheryl Lee Florist
Ben Health Property Owners/ residents directly affected by the project Innisfail Seafood
Board Representative of Mamu RNBTC as nominated by their Board Traditional Land Owners Mamu Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC
Annette Swaine Innisfail Chamber of Commerce Innisfail District Chamber of Commerce
Fay Falco-Mammone Environmental Johnstone Region Landcare Group
Wendy Sheils Arts Local Artist – Innisfail Art Society, Mission Arts, Local Show Society Cairns Sculpture Botanica, Regional Arts Development Fund Committee Member and Licuala writers
Susette Birchley Property Owners/ Residents in close proximity of the area, that won’t be directly impacted Local resident
Peter Williamson Wider Innisfail Community Innisfail Police Service
Kerry Linton Community Group Art Deco Festival, Feast of the Senses, Just Sing It

Mission Beach Stakeholder Reference Group

Purpose

The Mission Beach Town Centre Revitalisation Community and Stakeholder Reference Group's purpose is to provide a representative voice to Council throughout the design and construction phases of the project. The CSRG will provide community feedback to Council throughout the design and construction phase.

Membership

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

Name Representative
Jules Conlan Plenty Bar & Restaurant
Susie England Director Tropical Property Real Estate
James Teague Owner Pirate Den Bar & Grill
Chris May Owner Mission Beach Works
Nancy Lowe Chair Tropical Coast / Cassowary Coast Tourism
Ron Sirolli Mission Beach Community Association Committee Member
Neil Clarke President Mission Beach Arts
Peter Rowles President Community for Coastal and Cassowary Conservation
Rona Hart Djiru Warrangburra Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC
Liz Gallie Mission Beach Cassowaries
Hal McElroy Community Representative

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