The Inner West Council is recruiting passionate community members for Local Democracy Groups
Image: The Inner West Council is recruiting community members to join Local Democracy Groups. Photo: Inner West Council.
By ERIN MODARO
The Inner West Council is currently searching for people who live or work in the Inner West to join Local Democracy Groups designed to inform council on a range of community issues. The council is looking for people who have an interest in being on an advisory committee or in a working group, helping council to implement their vision for informed strategic decisions.
The Local Democracy groups will interact with council through providing recommendations or advice, providing feedback on issues before they go to community consultations, and lodging group submissions to public exhibitions.
The advisory committees include:
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Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander
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Access
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Arts and Culture
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Environment
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Housing and affordability
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Multicultural
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Planning and Heritage
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Social strategy
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Transport
Working groups include:
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Bicycle
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LGBTQ
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Seniors
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Young Leaders
Previous groups making a difference in the Inner West
Working groups and advisory committees in the past have made significant contributions to the Inner West, including informing policy and campaigning on issues such as gender equality and introducing gender diverse swim nights. The LGBTQ Working group in previous years has contributed to many pride projects in the Inner West.
To be eligible, applicants must live, work, study or volunteer in the Inner West local government area. Council also says they are aiming for a diverse selection for groups.
Meetings will be held between 3 and 5 times per year.
Applications for the 2022 term can be made here: https://yoursay.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/local-democracy-groups-recruitment-2022-2
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