Advisory Committees

Audit and Risk Committee

The Audit and Risk Committee assists Council in its oversight responsibilities.

Community Planning Councillor Reference Group

Councillor Reference Group provides an oversight role on the key plans required under Local Government Act 2020, including the Community Vision, 4 year Council Plan and 10 year Financial and Asset Plans.

Disability Working Group

A working group that discusses disability access and inclusion and advises Council on disability issues.

Family and Children's Services Advisory Committee

A community committee that discusses and advises Council on issues of equality, equity, affordability and accessibility.

Friends of Aileu Community Advisory Committee

Friends of Aileu is a joint activity of Hume City Council and Merri-bek City Council and their communities, partner organisations and supporters, which fosters their long term friendship relationship with the District and people of Aileu in Timor-Leste (East Timor).

Human Rights and Inclusion Committee

Human Rights and Inclusion Committee

Merri-bek Arts Advisory Committee

This advisory committee advises Council on policy and annual priorities relating to the arts. 

Merri-bek Housing Matters Advisory Committee

An advisory committee about housing issues in Merri-bek.

Merri-bek Libraries Advisory Committee (MorLAC)

Advises Council on library matters, performance and issues.

Merri-bek Reconciliation Working Group

Advises Council on access, equity and justice issues for Indigenous people.

Merri-bek Transport Advisory Committee

Develops, promotes and assists Council to achieve the aims of the Merri-bek Integrated Transport Strategy

Sustainable Merri-bek Action Group

A community group that advises and assists Council in developing and monitoring environmental sustainability policies, programs and projects for Merri-bek.