Advisory Committees facilitate community participation and input into policy and service development, projects and events.
Since the introduction of the Local Government Act 2020, advisory committees are no longer statutory bodies but continue to hold value as an important mechanism for community engagement and to inform decision-making.
Whitehorse's range of Committees typically are made up of Councillors, Council Officers and a number of community representatives. The community representatives may be local residents appointed in their own right, or representatives of service authorities, support agencies or community organisations.
Appointments of Councillors to these committees occurred on 24 November 2025.
External Committees
Council is a member of or participant in a range of committees at a local, regional and sector level. Councillors are appointed to represent Council as formal delegates to those organisations. In some cases, a substitute is also appointed to attend if the primary Councillor is not available.
Internal Committees
Internal Advisory Committees have all adopted Terms of Reference that outline their purpose and how the meetings are governed. They are advisory in nature and provide advice to Council on important matters or issues impacting the municipality. They also provide Councillors with opportunities to engage with the community and organisations relevant to local government.
Committee Terms of Reference
A Terms of Reference is a formal document that defines the purpose, scope, structure, and responsibilities for a project, committee, or task force. It acts as a clear roadmap and agreement for everyone involved