Update – 28 May 2021 - This engagement is closed

This engagement is now closed for evaluation and review.Thank you to everyone who provide feedback, it is valued and appreciated.

Now, a shortlisting process will take place. Recommendations for committee membership will be made Council's July Council Meeting.

Applications to join the City of Greater Geelong's Rural and Peri Urban Advisory Committee.

In accordance with the draft revised Terms of Reference of the Committee (see below), we are seeking expressions of interest from five independent community representatives who are residents or ratepayers in the City of Greater Geelong and who represent a balanced and diverse mix of rural and peri-urban interests, including but not limited to such persons who are:

• A farmer and/or hobby farmer from the municipality
• A member of the Victorian Farmers Federation
• A representative of a community environmental network
• A resident within the Rural/Peri Urban areas, and/or
• An experienced or qualified person in biosecurity or agricultural best management practices.

If you are interested in becoming a committee member, please complete the form below. A Council officer will contact you in due course about the outcome of your application.

Thank you for your interest in the Rural and Peri Urban Council Advisory Committee.

Background The Rural and Peri Urban Advisory Committee was established to bring together interested community members and industry representatives to engage with Council on wellbeing and sustainability of its rural and peri-urban constituency. The Committee will be guided by Our Community Plan, and relevant Council strategies that support the objectives of the Committee.

The objective of the Committee is to consider and provide advice to Council on matters relevant to rural and peri-urban constituents, including:

• Transition strategies for saleyards services such as:
  • Livestock exchange;
  • Information exchange;
  • Hygiene and vehicle wash-down;
• Bio-security strategies;
• Community Plan strategies;
• Key planning strategies and structure plans;
• Relevant matters referred to the Committee by Council;
• Ongoing community advocacy and policy development for best rural and peri-urban agricultural and environmental management practices;
• Collaboration with G21 members, major and other local, State and Federal government organisations;
• Consideration of past consultation, reports and decisions as well as current and new strategy documents and externally sourced technical information; and
• Undertaking consultation to inform advice as required

The personal information requested on this form is being collected by City of Greater Geelong for the purpose of assessing and appointing members to the Rural and Peri-Urban Advisory Committee only. Your personal information will not be disclosed, except as required to do so by law. The City of Greater Geelong values the privacy of all individuals. We consider that the responsible handling of personal information is a key aspect of democratic governance. We will handle your personal information in accordance with the Information Privacy Principles set out in the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. Our privacy policy is available on our website. If you wish to alter any of the personal information, you have supplied to the City of Greater Geelong, please contact us by sending an email to privacy@geelongcity.vic.gov.au.