Committees of Council

Audit and Risk Management Committee

The Audit and Risk Management Committee (ARMC) is appointed to oversee the activities of the Council's external and internal auditors in accordance with s7.1A of the Local Government Act 1995.  The Terms of Reference for the Committee can be found here.

The current members of the Audit and Risk Management Committee are:

Presiding Member
Cr Giorgia Johnson

Council Members
Mayor Filomena Piffaretti
Cr Josh Eveson
Cr Michelle Sutherland

External Members
Mr Andrew Cox 
Ms Shona Zulsdorf

Policy Review and Development Committee

The Policy Review and Development Committee (PRDC) has been established in order to:

  • Review City of Bayswater policies (excluding Planning Policies) and facilitate the development of new policies for the consideration by Council as required.
  • Make recommendations to Council on matters related to policy, policy review and policy development.

The Terms of Reference for the Policy Review and Development Committee can be found here.

The current members of the Policy Review and Development Committee are:

Presiding Member
Cr Elli Petersen-Pik - Deputy Mayor

Council Members
Cr Josh Eveson
Cr Giorgia Johnson
Cr Nat Latter
Cr Assunta Meleca
Cr Steven Ostaszewskyj

Chief Executive Officer Review Committee

The Chief Executive Officer Review Committee (CEORC) has been established to ensure compliance with sections 5.39 and 5.39A of the Local Government Act 1995 (WA); and   

  1. To ensure the annual review of performance is consistent with the principles and standards outlined by the Department of Local Government in the Operational Guideline ‘Guidelines For Local Government CEO Recruitment and Selection, Performance Review and Termination’ (https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/department/publications/publication/appointing-a-ceo).
  2. To make recommendations to Council on any proposed changes to the Chief Executive Officer’s Contract of Employment or Conditions of Employment.

The Terms of Reference for the Committee can be found here.

The current members of the Chief Executive Officer Review Committee are:

Presiding Member
Mayor Filomena Piffaretti

Council Members
Cr Elli Petersen-Pik, Deputy Mayor
Cr Steven Ostaszewskyj

Reconciliation Advisory Committee

The Reconciliation Advisory Committee develops and monitors implementation of the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) for the City of Bayswater, with the aim to help the workplace to facilitate understanding, strengthen relationships and trust with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People; promote meaningful engagement, increase equality and develop sustainable employment and business opportunities.

The Terms of Reference for the Committee can be found here.

The current members of the Reconciliation Advisory Committee are:

Presiding Member
Cr Nat Latter

Council Members
Cr Dan Bull
Cr Lorna Clarke

External Members
Dorothy Bagshaw
Donna Moody
Jim Morrison
Liz Narkle

Active Transport Committee

The purpose of the Committee is to provide Council with advice on initiatives and programs to promote sustainable and healthy active transport options, such as:

  • Bicycles
  • Walking/running
  • Electric assisted bicycles
  • Electric scooters
  • e-Rideables e.g. Segways, electric skateboards, hover boards).

The Terms of Reference for the Committee can be found here.

The current members of the Active Transport Committee are:

Presiding Member
Cr Giorgia Johnson

Council Members
Cr Elli Petersen-Pik, Deputy Mayor
Cr Lorna Clarke
Cr Assunta Meleca

External Members
Kate Bowker
Andrew Jaunzems
Georgina Ker
Dan West

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