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As part of Council's focus on social and affordable housing, we are currently seeking expressions of interest from the community for our Housing Advisory Committee. The primary objective of this Committee is to provide advice on social and affordable housing as part of Council's strategic and operational goals. Membership will be until September 2022.
Council's property assets involved in social and affordable housing are being examined as part of our Property Strategy
Service level review, assessing the effectiveness of the delivery of social and affordable housing in meeting Council's and the community's desired outcomes.
Selection criteria
Demonstrated interest and connection with Waverley
Expertise across at least one of the following areas as it relates to affordable and social housing:
Development and planning
Asset management
Evaluation and delivery models
Membership
Committee membership will comprise:
The Mayor (or Mayor’s nominee) and three Councillors
Up to four community representatives with skillsets relating to social and affordable housing
Scope
The role of the Housing Advisory Committee is to assess, consider and provide perspectives and comment/advice/recommendations to Council staff and Council on a range of matters relating to Social and Affordable Housing, including:
Planning matters as they relate to social and affordable housing
The strategic and operational effectiveness of its affordable social housing programs
The implementation of social and affordable housing goals and objectives including the purchase, sale, replacement and development of affordable and social housing properties
Asset management strategies and approaches related to social and affordable housing
Delivery options for social and affordable housing.
The General Manager may also place before the Committee such other matters as they think fit where the Committee’s input may add value.
The Housing Advisory Committee is an advisory body only. The committee will provide input to Council officers and make recommendations to Council on its Standing Committees within the Terms of Reference.
Requirements of Committee Members
Members of the Committee are expected to:
Understand the relevant legislation and regulatory requirements appropriate to the Council.
Contribute the time needed to study and understand the papers provided.
Apply good analytical skills, objectivity and good judgment.
Express opinions frankly, ask questions that go to the fundamental core of issues, and pursue independent lines of enquiry.
Attend committee meetings — a Committee meeting will be held at least once annually to consider the Annual Program Report. Additional meetings will be called on an 'as needs' basis. Meetings may be held in person, by telephone or by video conference.
How Committee Members will be chosen
The Committee's selection panel will comprise:
Mayor (or the Mayor's delegate)
Three appointed Councillor members
They will be assisted by the Directors and staff assigned by the General Manager.
A recommendation about the membership of the Housing Advisory Committee will be prepared for the consideration and endorsement of Council. Officers may seek further information from nominees or their referees as part of the selection process.
You can also contact Laurence Mosley, Council's Strategic and Commercial Analysis Advisor on 9083 8002 or laurence.mosley@waverley.nsw.gov.au.
As part of Council's focus on social and affordable housing, we are currently seeking expressions of interest from the community for our Housing Advisory Committee. The primary objective of this Committee is to provide advice on social and affordable housing as part of Council's strategic and operational goals. Membership will be until September 2022.
Council's property assets involved in social and affordable housing are being examined as part of our Property Strategy
Service level review, assessing the effectiveness of the delivery of social and affordable housing in meeting Council's and the community's desired outcomes.
Selection criteria
Demonstrated interest and connection with Waverley
Expertise across at least one of the following areas as it relates to affordable and social housing:
Development and planning
Asset management
Evaluation and delivery models
Membership
Committee membership will comprise:
The Mayor (or Mayor’s nominee) and three Councillors
Up to four community representatives with skillsets relating to social and affordable housing
Scope
The role of the Housing Advisory Committee is to assess, consider and provide perspectives and comment/advice/recommendations to Council staff and Council on a range of matters relating to Social and Affordable Housing, including:
Planning matters as they relate to social and affordable housing
The strategic and operational effectiveness of its affordable social housing programs
The implementation of social and affordable housing goals and objectives including the purchase, sale, replacement and development of affordable and social housing properties
Asset management strategies and approaches related to social and affordable housing
Delivery options for social and affordable housing.
The General Manager may also place before the Committee such other matters as they think fit where the Committee’s input may add value.
The Housing Advisory Committee is an advisory body only. The committee will provide input to Council officers and make recommendations to Council on its Standing Committees within the Terms of Reference.
Requirements of Committee Members
Members of the Committee are expected to:
Understand the relevant legislation and regulatory requirements appropriate to the Council.
Contribute the time needed to study and understand the papers provided.
Apply good analytical skills, objectivity and good judgment.
Express opinions frankly, ask questions that go to the fundamental core of issues, and pursue independent lines of enquiry.
Attend committee meetings — a Committee meeting will be held at least once annually to consider the Annual Program Report. Additional meetings will be called on an 'as needs' basis. Meetings may be held in person, by telephone or by video conference.
How Committee Members will be chosen
The Committee's selection panel will comprise:
Mayor (or the Mayor's delegate)
Three appointed Councillor members
They will be assisted by the Directors and staff assigned by the General Manager.
A recommendation about the membership of the Housing Advisory Committee will be prepared for the consideration and endorsement of Council. Officers may seek further information from nominees or their referees as part of the selection process.
