Nominations are invited from interested members of Gunnedah Shire for five (5) community orientated representative positions on the Gunnedah Floodplain Management Committee.

The following provides an outline of the Committee’s responsibilities:

PURPOSE:
Assist in the implementation of policy and strategy planning relating to land use planning relative to floodplain development, consideration of tenders, funding of floodplain management plans, urban design, open space and recreational service.

MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA:
This is primarily an urban flood management Committee with particular focus on the town of Gunnedah and the village of Carroll. Accordingly, persons who live in these centres and have knowledge of flood management issues are encouraged to nominate for the Committee.

COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
The Committee will consist of two (2) councillors, four (4) technical representatives comprising two (2) Gunnedah Shire Council employees, one (1) Department of Water and Energy representative, one (1) State Emergency Service representative and up to five (5) community members.

MEETINGS:
Generally meetings will be held quarterly at 4.00pm at the Gunnedah Shire Council Administration Building, 63 Elgin Street, Gunnedah.

NOMINATIONS:
Nominations for membership should be addressed to: General Manager, Gunnedah Shire Council, PO Box 63, GUNNEDAH NSW 2380 or council@infogunnedah.com.au.
Nomination forms may be obtained from Council’s Administration Building at 63 Elgin Street, Gunnedah or Council’s website www.gunnedah.nsw.gov.au.

Nominations for membership are to be submitted by 5:00pm on Friday 9 September 2016. Applicants should detail community involvement and outline experience in community and social impact or flood management issues.

Further information about this Committee may be obtained from Council’s Project Town Planner, Mr Brendan Williams on (02) 6740 2100.

Eric Groth
General Manager