Expression of Interest - Australia Day Awards Committee

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Kempsey Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest from members of the local community who wish to join the Australia Day Awards Committee.



Overview

The committee comprises:

• the Mayor,

• two (2) Kempsey Shire Council Councillors, (for the current term of Council this is Councillor Annette Lawrence and Councillor Noel Selby),

• one (1) Kempsey Shire Council staff member, and

• up to seven (7) community representatives

What role does a committee member play?

The Australia Day Awards Committee undertakes the planning, conduct and review of Kempsey Shire’s annual Australia Day Awards event, or events. Additionally, this Committee serves a crucial role in determining the eligibility for awards, assessing the nominations, and determining the winners of each category.


What are the obligations of Committee members?

Members are expected to:

  • Commit to working towards the advancement of the Local Government Area,
  • Act honestly and in good faith,
  • Always act impartially,
  • Participate actively in the work of the Committee,
  • Exercise reasonable care, diligence and skill,
  • Maintain the confidentiality of information concerning award nominations and winners
  • Comply with Council’s Code of Conduct; and
  • Always comply with the Committee Terms of Reference.

See attached Terms of Reference for additional information.

This Committee is a committee formed under section 355 of the Local Government Act 1993.


How can I nominate to be on the committee?

Please submit your expression of interest by filling out the survey form below.

Expressions of Interest can also be made either by email to ksc@kempsey.nsw.gov.au, handed into our customer service counter or mailed to:

The General Manager

Kempsey Shire Council

PO Box 3078

West Kempsey NSW 2440

Nominations will close Wednesday 30 April 2025.


Kempsey Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest from members of the local community who wish to join the Australia Day Awards Committee.



Overview

The committee comprises:

• the Mayor,

• two (2) Kempsey Shire Council Councillors, (for the current term of Council this is Councillor Annette Lawrence and Councillor Noel Selby),

• one (1) Kempsey Shire Council staff member, and

• up to seven (7) community representatives

What role does a committee member play?

The Australia Day Awards Committee undertakes the planning, conduct and review of Kempsey Shire’s annual Australia Day Awards event, or events. Additionally, this Committee serves a crucial role in determining the eligibility for awards, assessing the nominations, and determining the winners of each category.


What are the obligations of Committee members?

Members are expected to:

  • Commit to working towards the advancement of the Local Government Area,
  • Act honestly and in good faith,
  • Always act impartially,
  • Participate actively in the work of the Committee,
  • Exercise reasonable care, diligence and skill,
  • Maintain the confidentiality of information concerning award nominations and winners
  • Comply with Council’s Code of Conduct; and
  • Always comply with the Committee Terms of Reference.

See attached Terms of Reference for additional information.

This Committee is a committee formed under section 355 of the Local Government Act 1993.


How can I nominate to be on the committee?

Please submit your expression of interest by filling out the survey form below.

Expressions of Interest can also be made either by email to ksc@kempsey.nsw.gov.au, handed into our customer service counter or mailed to:

The General Manager

Kempsey Shire Council

PO Box 3078

West Kempsey NSW 2440

Nominations will close Wednesday 30 April 2025.


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