We operate and have established a large number of internal advisory groups and other committees. We are also a member of or associated with a number of external bodies and committees.
The table below shows the members appointed to each committee. These appointments are reviewed on an annual basis.
All current appointments were made by Council on 28 November 2023.
Council Committee |
Appointee(s) for 2024 |
Chairperson Appointee for 2024 |
Arts Advisory Committee |
Appointed Councillor |
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Audit and Risk Committee |
Independent Chairperson |
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CEO Employment and Remuneration Committee |
Mayor |
|
Appointed Councillor |
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Flooding and Stormwater |
Cr Lange |
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Management Community Reference Panel |
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Gender Equality and LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee |
Cr Lightbody |
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Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee |
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Healthy Ageing Advisory Committee |
Cr Chen |
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Historical Societies Working Group |
Appointed Councillor |
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Liveable Places and Spaces Advisory Committee |
Cr Lange |
|
Manningham |
Mayor |
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Multicultural |
Cr Diamante |
|
Municipal Emergency Management Planning |
Director City Services or Delegate |
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Municipal Fire management Planning Committee (MFMPC) |
Commander Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) |
|
Reconciliation Action |
A member of the senior leadership team will serve as Chairperson |
|
Recreation and Sport Advisory Committee |
Cr Conlon |
|
Manningham Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) |
Nominated |
External Bodies |
Appointee(s) for 2024 |
Australian Local Government Women’s Association - Victoria (ALGWA-Vic) |
|
Eastern Affordable Housing Alliance (EAHA) |
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Eastern Region Group of Councils (ERG) |
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Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) |
Alt Cr Lightbody |
Metropolitan Transport Forum (MTF) |
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Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) |
Substitute |
Northern Alliance for Greenhouse Action (NAGA) Executive Committee |
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Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) |
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Whitehorse Manningham Regional Library Corporation (WMRLC) |
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Our purpose
Through innovation and technology, our Liveability, Innovation and Technology (LIT) Committee aims to:
- improve liveability
- public value.
By connecting people, places and assets.
Our role
Our LIT Committee is represented by a councillor and community members who meet the following criteria:
- have an interest and knowledge in innovation and technology and how it applies to liveability
- live or work in Manningham
- can regularly attend and participate in meetings
- has skills that compliments the committee.
Who are our members
If you meet the above criteria, you can nominate to be a community member on our LIT committee for a three year term.
We'll choose cross section of the community that best represents our diversity.
Unfortunately, we are currently not taking nominations. Follow our news channel and local media for when we advertise calls for nominations.
When do we meet?
LIT meets at least four times a year, on a quarterly basis.
What is the appointment process?
- We will advertise calls for nominations in local media and on our news channels.
- From the nominations received, we will select community members who best meet the selection criteria to join our committee for three years. Members can renominate to join the committee after their term ends.
How to contact us
If you have any questions, contact us.
An Interpreter Service is available by phoning 9840 9355.
Our purpose
The Open Space and Streetscape Advisory Committee provides strategic advice on open space and streetscape issues.
Our role
The objectives of the committee is the promotion of our open spaces and streetscapes to ensure that they’re:
- accessible
- well designed
- properly managed.
Who are our members
Our community members will be residents and also have:
- demonstrated interest in open space or streetscape issues
- personal, professional and community networks
- an understanding in strategic decision making
- prior experience working on committees.
One community member will have open space planning qualifications. While, 2 members will have proven knowledge of managing, planning and use relating to Ruffey Lake Park.
Membership will be up to 3 years and advertising for nominations will be in the Manningham Leader.
There’ll be up to 7 community members on the committee.
When do we meet
We meet quarterly.
How you apply
Send a completed nomination form to Paul Goodison, eepadmin@manningham.vic.gov.au
Post a completed nomination form to Manningham City Council, PO Box 1 Doncaster VIC 3108.
https://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/file/15971/download
https://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/file/15966/download
Our role and purpose
We have established a Heritage Advisory Committee (HAC) that includes representatives from the community, historical societies, councillors and council officers. The committee provides advice to Council on the conservation and promotion of, and education about heritage places within Manningham. This includes:
- considering grant applications received under the Heritage Restoration Fund.
When do we meet
The Committee generally meets every three months.
How to contact us
If you have any questions, contact us.
An interpreter service is available on 9840 9355.
Are you passionate about the Manningham community and interested in joining one of our Advisory Committees?
Come along to our helpful online information session to learn what's involved when you join an Advisory Committee.
We're currently seeking people to join our Arts, Healthy Ageing, Disability and Youth advisory committees. These committees provide a formal way for Council to seek input and guidance from the community on a variety of topics.
Expressions of interest to join our Arts, Healthy Ageing, Disability and Youth advisory committees are open until Wednesday 18 October.
Meeting Date: 30 May 2023
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Council meeting livestream
Time Stamps
Timecode | Item |
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4.25 | 5. PRESENTATIONS |
4:33 | 6. PETITIONS |
4:38 | 6.1 Parking restrictions in Rose Street Doncaster |
5:28 | 6.2 Footpath construction in Carlton Court, Templestowe |
6:07 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
13:07 | 8. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS |
13:17 | 9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS |
13:20 | 9.1 Planning application PLA22/0031 for an amendment to Planning Permit PL 14/024793 at 1026-1030 Doncaster Road, Doncaster East |
22:58 | 10. CITY PLANNING |
23:05 | 10.1 Shopping Centre Upgrade Plan |
33:35 | 10.2 Community Local Law 2023 |
47:23 | 10.3 New Committees - Liveable Places and Spaces Advisory Committee (LPSAC) and Historical Societies Working Group (HSWG) - Endorse Terms of Reference |
52:11 | 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES |
52:17 | 12. CITY SERVICES |
52.20 | 12.1 March 2023 Capital Works Status Report |
57:10 | 13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY |
57:15 | 13.1 Manningham Quarterly Report, Quarter 3 (January-March), 202/23 |
1:01:35 | 14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER |
1:01:40 | 14.1 Proposed 10 year Financial Plan 2023/24 to 2032/33 |
1:07:46 | 14.2 Proposed 2023/24 Budget |
1:22:50 | 14.3 Informal Meeting of Councillors |
1:23:25 | 14.4 Documents for Sealing |
1:23:50 | 15. NOTICES OF MOTION |
1:23:55 | 15.1 Notice of Motion by Cr Tomas Lightbody (NOM No. 2/2023) |
1:25:46 | 16. URGENT BUSINESS |
1:23:53 | 17. COUNCILLORS REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
1:39:55 | 18. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
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The Manningham Civic Awards recognise residents who’ve made exceptional contributions to the Manningham community through volunteer, unpaid or paid work.
Citizen of the Year
Manningham's Citizen of the Year award goes to a resident whose outstanding contributions have improved the lives of our local community. Their contributions demonstrate a long-term commitment to community service, community innovation, philanthropy or volunteer work.
Citizen of the Year 2023 – Dennis Clarke
Dennis is a pillar within our community through his work with Doncaster RSL as the Senior Vice President, Secretary of RAEME Vietnam Southern Chapter (previously Inaugural President), Anzac and Poppy Appeals, active participant of commitees such as VVAA Box Hill Committee, ALPGA, VACC, RACV and more.
2023 | Dennis Clarke |
2022 | Margaret Kelly |
2021 |
Ian Goldsmith |
2019 | Hardy Shum |
2018 | Geoff Roberts |
Young Citizen of the Year
This award recognises the outstanding contribution made by a young Manningham resident to improve our local community. This can be demonstrated through leadership qualities, inspiring others through action or being a positive role model.
Young Citizen of the Year 2023 – Shin Thant (Berry) Eain
Berry is committed to making a difference and is determined to bridge the gap between local and international students within her school and also wider community. She is an incredible role model to her peers and is an advocate for student voice.
2023 | Shin Thant (Berry) Eain |
2022 | Stephanie Martinez |
2021 |
Sulaymaan Hafeez |
2019 | Zoe Petropoulos |
2018 | Jade Chan |
Doreen Stoves AM PSM JP Volunteer of the Year
This award recognises the outstanding contribution made by a volunteer in the Manningham community. It highlights the contributions made by the quiet achievers, who often work behind the scenes to build a stronger and more caring society. You can nominate someone for any volunteer contribution made in the areas of community service, civic engagement, environment, sport, the arts, education, business or advocacy.
Doreen Stoves AM PSM JP Volunteer of the Year 2023 – Frank Johnston
Frank has been volunteering for Manningham organisations for over 30 years. He has dedicated his time and purpose to our community with organisations including, Manningham Uniting Church, LinC Manningham Inc., MannaCare nursing home, Outback Links, Blaze Aid and planting trees for the Tree Project.
2023 | Frank Johnston |
2022 |
Varvara Ioannou |
2021 |
Patricia Wheeler |
2019 | Kathy Monley |
2018 | Teresa Clarke |
Community Organisation of the Year Award
This award recognises community organisations, clubs or groups who have gone ‘above and beyond’ to improve the lives of the Manningham community. Nominees must be not for profit community organisations who’ve made a tangible difference to diversity, acceptance and tolerance, community spirit and social connectedness in the Manningham community.
Community groups may be nominated for a specific project undertaken in the last 12 months that demonstrates a positive impact made to the Manningham community.
Community Organisation of the Year Award 2023 - LinC Manningham Inc
LinC Manningham Inc. is a community organisation made up of volunteers from various Christian churches within Manningham. It provides house cleaning, social support to new migrants and women affected by domestic violence, home cooked meals, decluttering homes, gardening, goods from Eastern Emergency Relief, or even the little things like taking clients out for a coffee or to do their shopping.
2023 | LinC Manningham Inc |
2022 |
CareNet Program |
2021 |
Manningham State Emergency Service |
2019 | Doncaster All Abilities Basketball |
2018 | Women’s Friendship Group |
Sports Volunteer of the Year
This award recognises individuals who demonstrate excellence in the sporting arena and/or displays exemplary leadership in the Manningham sporting community. This award is for people who inspire others, encourage participation and embody the principles of sportsmanship and fair play.
Along with those who play sport, you can nominate anyone who contributes to Manningham’s sporting community off the field. This includes coaches, referees/ umpires, organisers, volunteers and officials. If you’d like to nominate someone for an achievement made through a paid role, please demonstrate how they’ve contributed to the Manningham community in addition to their expected duties.
Sports Volunteer of the Year 2023 - Caroline Clarkson
Caroline has devoted her energy to the Committee of Doncaster Dolphins Masters Swimming club in various roles such as, club Registrar, Recorder, Secretary and President.
2023 | Caroline Clarkson |
2022 |
Vince Montuoro |
2021 |
Roland Frasca |
2019 | Alan Duffus |
2018 | Alf Molinaro |
We’re seeking expressions of interest from community members to join our advisory committees. Advisory committees provide a formal way for Council to seek input and guidance from the community on a variety of topics, including arts, healthy ageing, disability and youth.
If you are passionate about making a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply.
As an advisory committee member, you will:
- Have a direct say in how Manningham makes decisions that affect your community
- Gain valuable experience and skills in areas such as project management, public speaking and leadership
- Network with other community leaders and learn from their experience
- Share your interests and passions with the Manningham community
As a Manningham Youth Advisory Committee member, Berry Eain says, “As an international student, leadership is something I was unfamiliar with. Sitting in a meeting with people who have the power to make decisions makes me feel very important. This definitely would not have been possible back home; as a student, and especially as a female, speaking up for yourself was culturally disrespectful. I was very surprised to be having this unique experience where they hear you speak and they listen! I am very grateful to have people advocating for the student voice”.
Applications close Wednesday, 18 October 2023 at 10.00pm.
How to apply
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Read the Terms of Reference
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Apply via the Expression of Interest form by Wednesday 18 October
This is available online and a hard copy form is available upon request.
Easy English application
An Easy English application form is available to help people who find it hard to read and understand English. Download the form below.
Learn what's involved when you join an Advisory Committee at our online information session.
Need help?
If you need help to complete this form or need it in another format, please contact Melanie Malcolm on 9840 9333 or email spcs@manningham.vic.gov.au
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