Committees

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

The Maitland City Service Awards program aims to recognise the members of the Maitland community who have, through their initiative and dedication, made a positive contribution to enhancing the lives of others in Maitland. The panel are responsible for awarding the City of Maitland Medal, City of Maitland Service Award and the Maitland City Council Volunteer Service Award.

Contact: Executive Assistant to the Mayor / Executive Manager Vibrant City   02 4934 9700
Councillor members: Mayor Philip Penfold, Cr Sally Halliday, Cr Mitchell Griffin, Cr Bill Hackney, Cr Stephanie Fisher

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