Committees

Council is represented on a broad range of local and regional organisations and community groups. 
Community Committees
Aboriginal Reference Group

The Aboriginal Reference Group meets bi monthly to provide a forum for consultation on Council business relating to or impacting on, Aboriginal culture, community, and heritage, and delivery actions as appropriate. 

Contact: Manager Culture, Community and Recreation    02 4934 9700    

Councillor members: Cr Ben Whiting, Cr Ben Mitchell 

 

Access and Inclusion Reference Group

The Access and Inclusion Reference Group meets every two months to:

  • act as an information resource to Council on matters of access and inclusion
  • participate in the delivery of projects as deemed appropriate
  • advocate for a universally accessible environment and socially inclusive community for people with disability.

Contact:

Group Manager Culture, Community and Recreation    02 4934 9700
Councillor members: Cr Ben Whiting, Cr Sally Halliday

Awards and Recognition Committee

The Awards and Recognition Committee makes decisions about suitable award recipients on behalf of the City for the following awards presented by Maitland City Council:

• Freeman of the City
• Australia Day
• Maitland City Service Awards
• Hall of Fame
• Any future awards or recognition programs adopted by Council unless otherwise
specified.

  Contact: Kelsie Wilson 02 4934 9700

Community representative expression of interest

Council is currently seeking two independent community members to join the committee. The positions will serve for the remaining period of the current Council term.

Nominations will close Friday 28 October 2022.

For more information and to apply, view Terms of Reference document before completing the nomination form.

Bushfire Management Committee

The Bush Fire Management Committee is constituted under the NSW Rural Fires Act 1997, and requires land managers within a Local Government Area (including Council) to come together and prepare a local Bush Fire Risk Management Plan. This plan focuses on the prevention and mitigation of bush fire risks within the area, it also prepares a plan of work to address these risks. Other members of the committee include National Parks and Wildlife Service, Forestry Corporation, utility providers (power and water), Roads and Maritime NSW, Rail Authorities and others.

Contact: Group Manager Infrastructure & Works   02 4934 9700

Councillor members: Cr Mitchell Griffin

Flood Plain Management Committee

The Flood Plain Management Committee considers and provides input to Council on the preparation and implementation of the Flood Risk Management Plan, the Local Environment Plan (LEP) flood maps, and Development Control Plans (DCP).

Contact: Manager Strategic Planning    02 4934 9700
Councillor members: Mayor Philip Penfold, Cr Sally Haliday, Cr Kristy Ferguson

 

Friends of Maitland City Library

The Friends of Maitland City Library is a group of volunteers who support and promote Maitland City Library and its services to the community. Friends of Maitland City Library are involved in the annual library book sale, sponsoring the Write Now! writing challenge for school students and reading to Benhome residents. 

Contact: Maitland Library   02 4933 6952

Councillor members: Cr Robert Aitchison

Heritage Committee

The Heritage Committee has been operating since 1995 and strives to promote the conservation of the natural, cultural, built, and Aboriginal heritage of the Maitland Local Government Area. The committee meets monthly and provides constructive support and comment to Council on heritage issues.

Contact: Heritage Officer    02 4934 9700
Councillor members: Cr Sally Halliday

Hunter Joint Organisation

Membership of the Hunter Joint Organisation is made up of 10 local councils of the Hunter Region and works to ensure communities in the Hunter benefit from positive cooperation and collaboration. 

Contact: Office of the General Manager    02 4934 9700
Councillor members: Mayor Philip Penfold

Hunter Valley Steamfest Planning Group

The Hunter Valley Steamfest Planning Group is a stakeholder based group that assists Council in the planning, promotion and delivery of the Hunter Valley Steamfest event annually.

Contact: Executive Manager Vibrant City    02 4934 9700
Councillor members: Mayor Philip Penfold, Cr Peter Garnham

Hydro Kurri Kurri Smelter 'Regrowth Kurri Kurri' Community Consultative Committee

Meeting monthly, this committee provides input into the future redevelopment of the Hydro Kurri Kurri smelter site. This input includes exploring options for future land use and how to deal with contaminated land.

Contact: Senior Strategic Planner   02 4934 9700
Councillor members: Mayor Philp Penfold

Internal Audit Committee

The Internal Audit Committee is responsible for analysing, appraising and making recommendations following an audit review of Councils internal controls to ensure they are compliant, effective and efficient. They also act in an advisory capacity on new systems to ensure the adequacy of control measures.

Contact: Group Manager Strategy, Performance and Busienss Systems   02 4934 9700
Councillor members: Mayor Philip Penfold, Cr Kanchan Ranadive,

Lower Hunter Zone Rural Fire Service Liaison Committee

The Liaison Committee is a committee comprising Council staff and councillors in conjunction with Rural Fire Service (RFS) staff and volunteers. The Committee discusses a range of topics including the performance of the agreements between councils and the RFS within the local area, budgets, fire fighting vehicles, equipment and capital infrastructure.

Contact: Group Manager Infrastructure & Works  02 4934 9700

Councillor members: Cr Mitchell Griffin

Maitland Aerodrome Consultative Panel

Maitland Aerodrome Consultative Panel is comprised of a representatives from Royal Newcastle Aero Club (RNAC), Maitland City Council and two community representatives. The panel meets three times a year and is responsible for reviewing operating procedures, in accordance with the adopted Community Operational Undertaking , and to address any noise complaints received in respect of the aerodrome operations.

Contact: Group Manager Planning and Environment    02 4934 9700
Councillor members: Cr Mike Yarrington

Maitland Health Advisory Committee

Local health committees are part of a Hunter New England Health program. The Committee's purpose is to provide leadership in the local community to ensure health services meet local community health needs and ensure the promotion and enhancement of the health of the community. The Committee meet the first Monday of every month. 

Contact: Maitland Hospital   02 4939 2000

Maitland Local Area Traffic Committee

The Maitland Local Area Traffic Committee is a technical review committee that meets on the first Thursday of every month. The committee provide advice to Council on traffic related issues that have been referred to it by Council.

Contact: Group Manager Infrastructure & Works    02 4934 9700
Councillor members: Mayor Philip Penfold

Maitland Regional Art Gallery Members (MRAGM)

MRAGM has an active committee who meet regularly throughout the year to host and coordinate events, develop the MRAGM Newsletter and raise funds for the art gallery. MRAGM fundraising focuses on education events and programs, and acquisitions for the Collection. 

Contact: Maitland Regional Art Gallery   02 4934 9859
Councillor members: Cr Sally Halliday

Morpeth Museum Committee

The objective of the Morpeth Museum Committee is to collect, organise and conserve items of historical significance to the Maitland area, with a particular focus on Morpeth, and to make these items accessible to the community and tourists.

Contact: Group Manager Culture, Community and Recreation  02 4934 9700
Councillor members: Cr Robert Aitchison

Public Libraries NSW (PLNSW) - Central East Zone

PLNSW represents the interests of public libraries and their users throughout NSW. They focus on improving library services and access to information resources for all people living in NSW. The committee meets quarterly and is comprised of key stakeholders.

Contact: City Librarian   02 4933 6952
Councillor members: Cr Robert Aitchison

Section 356 Community Grants Assessment Panel

The Community Grants program provides financial support to local non-profit community based organisations to fund events, projects and activities that benefit the community and resident needs. Community Grants are designed to assist in the establishment of projects, services and facilities in Maitland that foster community partnerships, promote access to community resources, and are deemed to benefit the community.

Contact: Group Manager Culture, Community and Recreation   02 4934 9700
Councillor members: Cr Kristy Ferguson, Cr Sally Halliday, Cr Bill Hackney

Walka Water Works Reserve Section 355 Management Committee

The Walka Water Works Section 355 Management Committee meets every two months to advise and assist Council in establishing and reviewing its plans and policies for the future development of Walka Water Works.

Contact: Group Manager Culture, Community and Recreation   02 4934 9700
Councillor members: Mayor Philip Penfold, Cr Peter Garnham

Community Halls
Bruce Street Community Hall

The management group for the Bruce Street Community Hall promotes the use of the facility in accordance with determined community needs. The group meets monthly and assists Council with the day to day management of the bookings, maintenance and future needs of the facility.

Contact: Group Manager Culture, Community and Recreation    02 4934 9700
Councillor members: Cr Ben Whiting

Rutherford Community Hall

The management group for the Rutherford Community Hall promotes the use of the facility in accordance with determined community needs. The group meets monthly and assists Council with the day to day management of the bookings, maintenance and future needs of the facility.

Contact: Group Manager Culture, Community and Recreation   02 4934 9700
Councillor members: Cr Kristy Ferguson

Other - to be archived
Lower Hunter Zone Rural Fire Service Liaison Committee

The Liaison Committee is a committee comprising Council staff and councillors in conjunction with Rural Fire Service (RFS) staff and volunteers. The Committee discusses a range of topics including the performance of the agreements between councils and the RFS within the local area, budgets, fire fighting vehicles, equipment and capital infrastructure.

Contact: NSW Rural Fire Service Lower Hunter Office  02 4934 9700

Councillor members: Cr Mitchell Griffin