Former councillors approached for committee

Central Coast Council will seek expressions of interest from former Gosford councillors to become members of a Local Representation Committee.

The Committee will not exercise any decision-making function nor will its recommendations bind council.

It will provide "local advice only".

The establishment of the committee was recommended by the NSW Government as a vehicle to provide advice to the administrator on local views and issues.

The NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet has issued model terms of reference for the committee which provide that these committees should primarily be comprised of former councillors who have demonstrated a commitment to the success of the new amalgamated councils.

The outcome of the expression of interest process and membership of the Local Representation Committee will be reported to an "extraordinary meeting" of Council to be held on Wednesday, June 29.

Administrator Mr Ian Reynolds thanked the former councillors for their work and service to their local community.

"Their vast knowledge and understanding of the issues facing our community must not be lost and they do have an important role to play in ensuring this new Central Coast Council is a success," Mr Reynolds said.

"A number of former councillors have expressed a strong desire to be involved in council issues and this committee is the avenue for them to do exactly that," he said.

Media release, 8 Jun 2016

Ian Reynolds, Central Coast Council