Ordinary Council: Agenda
26 May 2020 Page 1
25 May 2020
Shire of Esperance
Ordinary Council
26 May 2020
Supplementary Items
Ordinary Council: Agenda
26 May 2020 Page 1
25 May 2020
Shire of Esperance
Ordinary Council
26 May 2020
Supplementary Items
Ordinary Council: Agenda
26 May 2020 Page 2
16. URGENT BUSINESS APPROVED BY DECISION
Membership of Recovery Sub Committees
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Author/s |
Mel Ammon |
Manager Community Support |
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Authorisor/s |
Richard Hindley |
Acting Director External Services |
File Ref: D20/12783
Applicant
Internal
Location/Address
N/A
Executive Summary
To endorse the Terms of Reference and membership of the Recovery Economic Sub Committee and the Community Support Sub Committee
Recommendation in Brief
To endorse the Terms of Reference and membership of the Recovery Economic Sub Committee and the Community Support Sub Committee
Background
At a Special Council Meeting held on 12 May Council endorsed the Shire of Esperance Community Recovery Plan – Covid-19.
Within this Plan, two Sub Committees were identified, being an Economic Sub Committee and Community Support Sub Committee. Suggested responsibilities of each group and membership recommendations were included.
Officer’s Comment
Since the Plan was endorsed on 12 May, work has been undertaken to formalise the Terms of Reference and make approaches to those identified within the membership recommendations.
The willingness to participate by the recognised agencies has been excellent. Additionally, the community representative roles have been advertised and the interest in the positions were very positive.
Economic Sub Committee
At the Special Council meeting, Cr Payne, Cr McMullen and Cr Parker nominated for this Sub Committee. An election for the Chair was held on 19 May and Cr McMullen appointed to the position.
All agencies identified in the Terms of Reference have accepted their role on the Committee.
Community positions advertised for this Sub Committee were;
- Local Business representative
- Agriculture representative
- Community Representative
Two applications were received from the community for a position on this Sub Committee. They are;
Jane Coole – co-owner Taylor St Quarters
- Small business owner – hospitality/tourism
- Background in business development
- Worked with government, community and industry partnerships
Mel Maguire – co-owner McDonalds
- Local business owner
- Local volunteer
Both applicants received were representatives from local business. No applications from the Agriculture sector or Community were received. As such it is recommended that both applicants join the Sub Committee as a local business representative.
The membership of the Economic Sub Committee will be;
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Agency/Role |
Representative |
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Chair |
Cr Steve McMullen |
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Councillor |
Cr Basil Parker |
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Councillor |
Cr Shelley Payne |
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Recovery Coordinator / Deputy Recovery Coordinator |
Melissa Ammon / Paul Clifton |
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Shire of Esperance – Economic Development |
Trevor Ayers |
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Esperance Chamber of Commerce |
Bronwyn McLeod |
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Goldfields Esperance Development Commission |
Rose Riley |
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Dept of Primary Industries and Regional Development |
Brendan Nicholas |
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Tourism Esperance |
Wayne Halliday |
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Local State Government Representative |
Shayne Flanagan |
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Local Federal Government Representative |
Jennifer Obourne |
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Local Business Representative |
Jane Coole |
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Local Business Representative |
Mel Maguire |
Community Support Sub Committee
At the Special Council meeting, Cr Obourne, Cr O’Donnell and Cr Piercey nominated for this Sub Committee. An election for the Chair was held on 19 May and Cr Piercey appointed to the position.
All agencies identified in the Terms of Reference have accepted their role on the Committee.
Community positions advertised for this Sub Committee were;
- Agriculture Representative
- Community Representative
Three applications were received from the community for the position on the Sub Committee. They are;
Tori Castledine
- Board member of Esperance Aged Care Facility and Home Care Volunteer
- Currently Corporate Affairs Advisor at Southern Ports
- Previous positions held within State Government, Esperance Tjaltjraak Native Title Aboriginal Corporation and Esperance Chamber of Commerce
- Has a Bachelor of Mass Communication (Public Relations and Journalism)
- Deputy Chair of Regional Development Australia Goldfields-Esperance
Meredith Waters
- Volunteer Manager at 103.9 HopeFM
- Chairperson Dept of Health Advisory Council for Esperance Health Campus
- Board member and Consumer and Community Representative on WA Country Health Service
- Board member Esperance Community Arts
- Previous experience in areas including justice, mental health community support, education and volunteering.
Julie Hawke
- School Attendance Officer at Esperance Senior High School
- Works with Aboriginal families through Girls Academy
- Works closely in community support roles with Escare.
All three applicants received were applications for the Community representative role. No applications from the Agriculture sector or Church Groups were received. The three applications each represent a diverse cross section of the community and as such it is recommended that all applicants join the Sub Committee in support of the areas in local community they advocate.
The membership of the Community Support Sub Committee will be;
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Agency/Role |
Representative |
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Chair |
Cr Dale Piercey |
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Councillor |
Cr Jennifer Obourne |
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Councillor |
Cr Jo-Anne O’Donnell |
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Recovery Coordinator / Deputy Recovery Coordinator |
Melissa Ammon / Paul Clifton |
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Shire of Esperance – Community Development |
Shane Tobin |
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Shire of Esperance - Communications |
Serena Shaddick |
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Esperance Volunteer Resource Centre |
Erica Austen |
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Esperance Home Care |
Monica Greatrex |
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Dept of Communities |
Ashleigh Thurn |
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Education |
Paul Mather |
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Centrelink |
Alison Reddyhough (TBC) |
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Escare |
Jo Aberle |
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Esperance Care Services |
Chris Meyer |
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GIFSA |
Claire Mitchell |
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Esperance Tjaltjraak Native Title Aboriginal Corporation and Centrecare |
Jacinta Johnson |
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Esperance Police |
Justin Tarasinski |
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Youth Advisory Council |
(TBC) |
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Senior Citizens |
Sally Ashbill |
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Esperance Crisis Accommodation |
Simone Wylde |
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Community Representative |
Tori Castledine |
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Community Representative |
Meredith Waters |
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Community Representative |
Julie Hawke |
Consultation
- Shire of Esperance Incident Management Team
- Incident Support Group
- Community Groups
Financial Implications
There are no financial implications arising from this report to appoint the roles, however as the meetings progress and strategies are implemented, additional funding may be required and applications to council will be made accordingly.
Asset Management Implications
Nil
Statutory Implications
Emergency Management Act 2005, outline the role of local government with regard to Recovery processes from an incident.
Policy Implications
Shire of Esperance Local Recovery Plan 2016
Shire of Esperance Community Recovery Plan – Covid-19.
Strategic Implications
Strategic Community Plan 2017 - 2027
Community Connection
A feeling of safety and confidence within our neighbourhoods and a sense of security
Develop and maintain a safe environment for the community
Environmental Considerations
Nil
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Local Recovery Committees Terms of Reference |
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Officer’s Recommendation That Council; 1. Endorse the Terms of Reference for the Local Recovery Committee, Economic Sub Committee and Community Support Sub Committee 2. Endorse the Membership for the Economic Sub Committee as;
3. Endorse the Membership for the Community Support Sub Committee as;
Voting Requirement Simple Majority |
