Bayside Older Adults Advisory Group

Classification:

Advisory Committee

Delegation:

None

Scope:

The scope of the Bayside Older Adults Advisory Group includes:

• Providing strategic advice to Council on matters of importance to older adults;
• Providing an avenue for representatives of the community to communicate with Council on matters of importance;
• Encourage local community information flows with regard to funding and service planning for Aged Services in the medium to longer term.
• Assist Council deliberation in the Best Value review of Aged and Disability Services in the identification of needs and priority setting; and
• Address Council issues and initiatives in a structured fashion to ensure dialogue with the community.

Membership and Chairperson:

Membership will include one Councillor (Cr Norris). Membership will be sought on the basis of providing a representative range of interests and expertise on matters relating to older adults in relation to services, programs and facilities. The membership of the Advisory Group will comprise of a minimum of eight and a maximum of twelve who either themselves fall within the category of older adult or have a professional, occupational, social or family interest in the provision of quality services in Bayside. Council will advertise for nominations for Group members in the local press, Community Column, Senior Citizens Clubs and other appropriate venues. Group members will live or work in the municipality

Stakeholder Staff Representatives:

Group Manager Community & Leisure, Senior Manager Health & Aged Services and Community Development Officer.

Current or Anticipated Role of Staff Member in the Committee, Working Group etc:

To take minutes, prepare agendas and present items and provide advice where appropriate.

Meeting Frequency:

Bi-monthly, with special meetings and working party meetings when required.

Timeline for Involvement:

The Advisory Group was appointed for a period of 18 months from July 2003.

Accountability of Committee and Committee Members:

To Council Reporting Requirement: Update report to Council (BRF) every six months

Any other relevant information (eg decision making process, venue, resources):

Meetings of the Advisory Group shall be structured to ensure maximum participation and inclusion. A quorum for the Group meeting is a minimum of half of the membership, including either Councillors or the Community Services Department representatives. The meetings are held in the Highett Room.

References (internal/external/policies/legislation/documents related to Committee):

The Advisory Group was formed to provide a consultation mechanism to Council through the Best Value Review of Aged & Disability Services.

Council Liaison/Contact:

Jess Sprunt on 9599 4462

Achievements of Committee/Working Group or Network:

To be listed on review date.

Page last updated: 02 Jul 2010