Council committees

Committee meetings are not open to members of the public. Committees report to Council and are subject to the requirements of the Local Government Act 1995 and the City’s meeting procedures. 

Council committees and panels

View the committees, including their roles, objectives and delegation. You can also view Committee meetings, agendas and minutes.

The role of the Audit and Risk Committee is to:

  • Guide and assist the City in carrying out its functions:
    • under Part 6 – Financial Management, of the Local Government Act 1995;
    • in relation to audits conducted under Part 7 – Audit, of the Local Government Act 1995;
    • relating to other audits and other matters related to financial management.
  • Review the Chief Executive Officer’s report into the appropriateness and effectiveness of the City’s systems and procedures in relation to risk management, internal control and legislative compliance, presented it by the CEO under regulation 17 of the Local Government (Audit) Regulations 1996 and:
    • report to the Council the results of that review;
    • give the Council a copy of the CEOs report.
  • Review the CEO’s report into the appropriateness and effectiveness of the City’s financial management systems and procedures under regulation 5(2)(c) of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996 and:
    • report to the Council the results of that review;
    • give the Council a copy of the CEO’s report.
  • Support the auditor of the City to conduct an audit and carry out the auditor’s other duties under the Local Government Act 1995 in respect of the City and to oversee the implementation of any actions in accordance with regulation 16(f) of the Local Government (Audit) Regulations 1996.
  • Consider the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls by reviewing reports from the Internal Auditor, the Administration, Office of the Auditor General, consultants and other external oversight agencies as appropriate;
  • Enquiring with the Internal Auditor or the Administration about processes to detect and prevent fraud or corruption and to their awareness of any suspected, alleged or actual fraud or corruption and the City’s response to it (subject to confidentiality considerations);
  • Assessing the adequacy of the annual internal audit plan and the three-year internal audit plan;
  • Identify and refer specific projects or investigations deemed necessary through the CEO, the Internal Auditor and the Council if appropriate and receive any reports detailing the results of those investigations;
  • Review the strategic risks to the City and the plans to minimise or respond to those risks. This includes assessing whether risks that may prevent the City from achieving its objectives or maintaining its reputation have been identified.

Committee members

Deputies

Quorum

Four

The role of the Chief Executive Officer Performance Review Committee is to:

  • Review the Chief Executive Officer’s performance in accordance with the appropriate provisions contained within the Chief Executive Officer’s employment Contract;
  • Prepare and table the concluded report, in accordance with the appropriate provisions within the Chief Executive Officer’s Employment Contract to the Council;
  • Review the Chief Executive Officer’s performance on an on-going basis as and when deemed necessary in accordance with the appropriate provisions contained within the Chief Executive Officer’s employment Contract;
  • Review the Key Performance Indicators to be met by the Chief Executive Officer;
  • Review the Chief Executive Officer’s remuneration package, in accordance with the appropriate provisions within the Chief Executive Officer’s employment Contract;
  • Review the Chief Executive Officer’s Employment Contract and make recommendations to Council in relation to varying the contract as and when necessary.

Committee members

Deputies

Quorum

Four

The role of the Major Projects and Finance Committee is to:

  • Oversee the progress of the City’s annual capital works program and review of the City’s Five Year Capital Works Program;
  • Make recommendations to Council on modifications of capital works projects and major strategic capital projects;
  • Make recommendations to Council on various elements of major strategic capital projects (such as Ocean Reef Marina, City Centre Office Development and Joondalup Performing Arts and Cultural Facility), including but not limited to:
    • project scope;
    • design elements and core project components;
    • development models and financial structures;
    • on-going management and utilisation models;
  • Make recommendations to Council on the services to be provided by the City and the standards of service delivery being cognisant of industry best practice;
  • Oversee the City’s financial management activities, funding proposals and long-term strategic financial planning;
  • Make recommendations to Council on reviews and impacts on the City’s 10 Year Strategic Financial Plan.

Committee members

Deputies

Quorum 

Four

The role of the Policy Committee is to:

  • Make recommendations to Council on the development and review of the City’s policies and overall policy framework;
  • Make recommendations to Council on the development and review of the City’s local laws;
  • Oversee the strategic direction of the City’s Art Award events, Visual Art Collection and Visual and Performing Arts Programs; and
  • Make recommendations to Council on strategic planning matters, including planning strategies, scheme amendments, structure plans, local development plans, and submissions on urban planning matters to government agencies requiring a Council decision.

Committee members

Deputies 

Quorum 

Four

The role of the CEO Selection Panel is to work collaboratively with the Council appointed independent HR recruitment consultant to:

  • Review the CEO Job Description Form (JDF) and selection criteria for the Council’s endorsement.
  • Review the CEO Employment Contract for the Council’s endorsement.
  • Review all applicants and determine a shortlist of applicants for interview.
  • Interview shortlisted applicants, as advised by the appointed independent HR consultant, to assess their suitability for the CEO’s role.
  • Review and consider all reports from the independent HR recruitment consultant including verification of the preferred applicant’s work history, qualification, referees and claims made in their application; and assessment of any psychometric testing undertaken.
  • Recommend a preferred candidate to Council, under the terms and conditions of the agreed CEO Employment Contract.

Panel members

Quorum 

Four

External boards and committees

View the role and members of external boards and committees.

The Community Board of Advice (Joondalup Health Campus) is an external board that the City participates in. It’s role is to provide input into the direction, development and service of the hospital and advice to the CEO of the Joondalup Health Campus in accordance with the Joondalup Health Campus – DHSA for the treatment of public patients.

The City’s members are as follows:

Members

Deputy

The Joondalup Lotteries House Inc. is an external group that the City participates in. The role of the group is to provide secure, affordable accommodation for community organisations in the northern suburbs involved in supporting and/or delivering non-profit human services.

The City’s member is the Coordinator Community and Youth Development.

Development Assessment Panels (DAPs) are created under the Planning and Development Act 2005 and are independent entities answerable to the Minister for Planning and do not sit under the Department of Planning, the Western Australian Planning Commission or the City of Joondalup.

DAPs are responsible for determining development applications where the likely cost of the development exceeds a specified dollar value.

This pathway is entirely ‘opt-in’ where the relevant application criteria is met. Currently, for the City of Joondalup, any proposal (excluding Single Houses) of a value of $2 million or greater, or any community housing project (regardless of size or value) is able to be determined by DAP.  

The City of Joondalup representatives on the Outer  Development Assessment Panel were appointed by the Minister for Planning for a term two year term. 

The City’s members are as follows:

Members

Alternate members

The Mindarie Regional Council is one of Western Australia’s largest waste management authorities assisting its member councils, mainly situated in Perth’s northern corridor, deal with their waste. The MRC comprises of delegates from each of the member local governments on a basis of the acknowledged equity held within the landfill enterprise.

The City’s members are as follows:

Members

The North West District Planning Committee is an external committee established by the Western Australian Planning Commission that the City participates in. The role of the committee is to provide a forum for discussion and recommendation on regional planning issues. The North West District Planning Committee is established in accordance with the provisions of the Planning and Development Act 2005.

Note: At its meeting held on 25 August 2009, the Western Australian Planning Commission resolved that the North West District Planning Committee would become an advisory committee with meetings scheduled at the discretion and direction of the WAPC.

The City’s members are as follows:

Members

Deputy

The North Western Metropolitan Regional Road Sub-Group is an external group that the City participates in. The role of the group is to review project submissions for the North West region to Main Roads WA in accordance with the criteria of the Metropolitan Regional Road Program and make funding recommendations to the State Committee of the Metropolitan Regional Road Group.

The City’s members are as follows:

Members

Deputy

The Catalina Regional Council (formerly known as Tamala Park Regional Council) was established for the development of approximately 165 hectares of Lot 118 Mindarie.

The City’s members are as follows:

Members

Deputy members

The North Metropolitan Zone is comprised of the three north metropolitan local governments, these being the Cities of Joondalup, Stirling and Wanneroo. The zone is a WA Local Government Association (WALGA) endorsed forum that deals with issues that affect the Zone members both regionally and operationally as local governments. Matters of concern that affect the Zone are forwarded to WALGA State Council for consideration.

The City’s members are as follows:

Members

Deputy members

The Wanneroo/Joondalup Local Emergency Management Committee is an external committee that the City participates in. The committee deals with emergency management within the areas/suburbs contained within the City of Wanneroo and the City of Joondalup.

View Emergency Management Arrangements (PDF).

The City’s members are as follows:

Members

  • Cr Denise Mercer
  • Manager Asset Management
  • Emergency Management Officer
  • Principal Environmental Health Officer

Deputy

The Yellagonga Regional Park Community Advisory Committee is an external committee that the City participates in. The committee was established by the Department of Environment and Conservation to provide a regular forum to hear public opinion and exchange advice on management issues affecting the park. The committee assists in implementing the Yellagonga Regional Park Management Plan and projects lists for the park.

The City’s members are as follows:

Members

Deputy

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The City of Joondalup acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of this land, the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging as well as all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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