Section 355 Committees
Information about Section 355 Committees
Lachlan Shire Council appreciates the efforts of community members in managing assets such as halls, showgrounds and sporting complexes.
What is a Section 355 Committee
Council has created Section 355 Committees in every town or village in the Lachlan Shire Council to assist council in the management of community facilities or make recommendations to Council.
Section 355 Committees are made up of seven (7) community volunteers plus two members who are elected members of the Council.
There are two types of s355 Committees. Firstly, a S355 committees may manage community facilities on behalf of the Council. They aim to maximise the use of the facilities and are responsible for day-to-day management, including organising maintenance and minor repairs.
Secondly there are s355 committees which have also been established to advise Council on the needs for future enhancement, expansion or upgrade of the facilities.
Section 355 is the section of the Local Government Act (1993) that allows Council to delegate some of its functions to a Committee of Council.
How Many Section 355 Committees Are There?
At present Council has 21 Section 355 Community Committees.
- Burcher Public Hall Committee
- Burcher Recreational Ground Committee
- Bena Cemetery Committee
- Condobolin Community Centre Committee
- Condobolin Senior Citizens Committee
- Fifield Community Facilities Committee
- Friends of the CDRV Committee
- Kiacatoo Hall and Recreation Ground Committee
- Lake Cargelligo Local Tennis Club
- Lake Cargelligo Australia Day Committee
- Lake Cargelligo Memorial Hall Committee
- Lake Cargelligo Tourist Committee
- Lake Cargelligo Cemetery Committee
- Tottenham Memorial Hall Committee
- Tottenham Recreational Ground Committee
- Tottenham Racecourse Grounds Committee
- Tottenham Tourism Committee
- Tottenham Swimming Pool Management Committee
- Tottenham Albert Cemetery Committee
- Tullibigeal Community Facilities Committee
- Vermont Hill Hall and Recreational Ground Committee
How Do I Become A Member of A Community Committee?
Lachlan Shire Council encourages community participation in a number of its functions. One way in which citizens can become involved is by becoming a member or volunteer of a community committee.
Members of the public are encouraged to nominate for membership to a Section 355. Membership is limited to seven (7) members per committee. However you can still participate in working bees and other committee activities as a volunteer.
Council will advise for nominations as vacancies become available. Nomination forms are to be forwarded to Council for approval.
Do Councillors Or Council Staff Attend Committee Meetings?
Each Committee has two elected Councillor representatives that attends each meeting.
Council staff may attend at their discretion, to enable them to gauge the areas of concern of the community. They can assist in prioritising any proposals for improvement, growth and development plans of the area of responsibility of the Community Committee.
How Do I Get More Information On Section 355 Committees?
For more information on Section 355 Committees or your local community committee please contact Council on (02) 6895 1900.
Nomination Form - S355 Committee
Nomination Form:
Nomination Form - S355 Committee
