Committees established under legislation

These committees were established by way of legislation or policy.   They have the authority to make recommendations but not to make decisions.  These committees are established to provide strategic advice and feedback in relation to a particular focus area.  These committees often consist of Councillor representatives, specialised independent members, technical representatives and agency representatives.  

Audit, Risk Improvement Committee (ARIC)

The Committee was established in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993, and supports good corporate governance by the provision of independent objective assurance and assistance to the Council on:

  • Compliance
  • Risk Management
  • Fraud Control
  • Financial Management
  • Governance
  • Implementation of the Strategic Plan, Delivery Program and Strategies
  • Any other matters prescribed by the Local Government Act and Regulation.

Councillor Representatives

Councillor Godfrey Adamthwaite

Terms of Reference

Audit Risk Improvement Committee Terms of Reference

Local Traffic Committee

The Committee was established to make recommendations and provide advice to Council on the technical aspects of proposals to regulate traffic on local roads within the Singleton Local Government Area (LGA) prior to Council exercising its delegated authority. In making its recommendations and providing its advice, the Committee is to consider only the technical merits of a proposal and ensure that the proposal meets current technical guidelines.  The LCT membership is composed of four formal members from council, NSW Police, TfNSW and the local State Member of Parliament or their nominee.

Councillor Representatives

Councillor Sue George

Terms of Reference

Local Traffic Committee Terms of Reference

Roads Advisory Committee

The Committee considers recommendations relating to road safety and parking issues across the Singleton Local Government Area (LGA). These recommendations are subsequently forwarded to Council’s Ordinary meetings for consideration and adoption.

The following have been appointed to this committee:

Councillor Godfrey Adamthwaite

Councillor Hollee Jenkins

Terms of Reference

Roads Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

Floodplain Risk Management Committee

The Committee was established to assist Council to manage flood risks and assist in the development of Council’s Floodplain Risk Management Studies and Plans as outlined in the NSW Flood Risk Management Manual (2023).

Councillor Representatives

Mayor Sue Moore

Councillor Godfrey Adamthwaite

Councillor Mel McLachlan

Terms of Reference

Floodplain Risk Management Committee Terms of Reference