Working Groups and Volunteer Groups

Working Groups and Volunteer Groups

A working group or volunteer group is a group with specialists skills, expertise or a keen interest who work together to achieve specific goals.  These groups assist Council’s operations by providing a strategic focus on issues or undertaking activities to ensure best practice, ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement. 

Council's Working Groups and Volunteer Groups are listed below. To nominate for a group, please use the online form.

 

 

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Companion Animals Management Working Group:

The Companion Animals Working Group has been established to assist Council’s operations by providing a strategic focus on community education and improved community safety associated with the residential keeping of companion animals (dogs and cats) in Broken Hill.

Terms of Reference - Companion Animals Management Working Group(PDF, 101KB)(PDF, 102KB)

Tidy Towns Working Group:

Representatives of the Tidy Towns Working Group will assist Council in undertaking activities to ensure best practice waste management and recycling systems, whilst maintaining a green and attractive city in an environmentally responsible manner.

Constitution of the Tidy Towns Working Group(PDF, 141KB)

Fruit Fly Control Awareness Working Group:

Broken Hill is currently in the Fruit Fly Exclusion Zone and it is unlikely that Broken Hill will be reinstated into the ‘Pest Free Area’ as Queensland fruit fly is now considered endemic to NSW. Queensland fruit fly is now in mass numbers across the State and there is no Government obligation at any level (local/State/Federal) to control Queensland fruit fly in backyard fruit trees.

The current NSW Government policy around Plant Biosecurity & Product Integrity (TI-O-150) specifies that backyard Queensland fruit fly management is the responsibility of the land owner, however community groups may be formed to help control pest and provide information and guidance. 

To this end Council is establishing a Fruit Fly Control Awareness Working Group to provide a strategic focus on community education programs for the backyard management of Queensland Fruit Fly in and around Broken Hill.

Terms-of-Reference-Fruit-Fly-Control-Awareness-Working-Group.pdf(PDF, 103KB)

Broken Hill Education Working Group

The Broken Hill Education Working Group will discuss matters pertaining to the Willyama High School’s temporary closure due to the school being re-built as a consequence of a severe mould outbreak; the interim temporary school arrangements for Willyama students; and the impact on the well-being and education of High School students as well as the well-being and employment of Teachers in Broken Hill. It will include members from the Government and Education fields, along with eight community representatives.

Terms-of-Reference-Broken-Hill-Education-Working-Group.pdf(PDF, 109KB)

Volunteer Working Group

Representatives on the Volunteers Working Group will assist Council in providing advice and recommendations to the General Manager for progressing and driving the sustainability of volunteering in the City of Broken Hill.

More specifically, the Working Group will provide advice and recommendations on:

• Recognition of Volunteers in the City of Broken Hill
• Promoting Volunteerism in the City of Broken Hill and the Broken Hill Unite brand
• Identify opportunities such as grant funding

View the Group's terms of reference here.(PDF, 113KB)

Living Desert State Park Volunteer Group 

Representatives on the Living Desert State Park Volunteer Group will assist Council by undertaking various activities to make improvements to the Living Desert State Park. 

Some of these activities include:

• Under the guidance of Council staff, participating in regular working bees to assist with the upkeep and beautification of the Living Desert State Park including the John Simons Flora and Fauna Sanctuary, the Living Desert picnic area, the Sculpture Symposium site and the Star View Primitive Campground. 

• To undertake roles as Volunteer Tour Advisors at the Living Desert State Park on a rostered basis.

• To assist in the maintenance and future development of native flora and fauna within the State Park.

View the Group's terms of reference here.(PDF, 96KB)

Riddiford Arboretum Volunteer Group 

Representatives on the Riddiford Arboretum Volunteer Group will assist Council by undertaking various activities to make improvements to the Riddiford Arboretum. 

Some of these activities include:

• Under the guidance of Council staff, participating in regular working bees to assist with the upkeep and beautification of the Riddiford Arboretum. 

• To assist in the maintenance and future development of native flora and fauna within the Riddiford Arboretum. 

View the Group's terms of reference here.(PDF, 95KB)

Project Consultative Group - Project Steering Group 

The Project Steering Group (PSG) has been established to provide advice to Council on projects within the Annual Capital Projects Budget that Council undertakes, with a view to reduce the council's reliance on consultants. 

More specifically, the PSG will:  

• Advise on the scheduling and resourcing of projects during the development of Council’s Asset Management Plans, Delivery Program and Operation Plans.
• To understand the projects that are outlined in the annual capital projects budget each year.
• To understand and provide advice on the conceptual plans for outlined projects by suggesting layout and project inclusions to meet the requirements of the community and specific stakeholders.
• Act as a communication conduit between Council and the Community with respect to the annual capital works plan of Broken Hill City Council.
• Report annually to the City’s ratepayers on the progress of works.
• Consult with Foundation Broken Hill, Destination Country & Outback, other Community Groups, Council staff, and other relevant bodies, including other Council committees, to maximise the opportunity to achieve the broader City’s strategic vision.
• To be informed in all associated Council policies and procedures to understand decision making process and legal requirements. 

View the Group's terms of reference here.(PDF, 209KB)