Community Asset Committee
Community Asset Committees in Yarriambiack Shire
Council is responsible for managing a wide range of community facilities across Yarriambiack Shire, including recreation reserves, a swimming pool, retirement units, halls, and more.
To ensure the effective operation of these facilities, Council may explore partnerships with Community Committees. These committees manage community properties and facilities on Council’s behalf, maintaining their safety, functionality, and accessibility for all. Alternatively, Council could establish a Community Asset Committee under the Local Government Act 2020 or enter into a lease agreement with an incorporated committee to oversee the asset.
What Are Community Asset Committees?
Under Section 65 of the Local Government Act 2020, Community Asset Committees are delegated the functions, duties, and powers necessary to oversee the operation of their respective facilities.
Committee members are unpaid volunteers, often local residents or members of the facility’s user groups. By joining a Community Asset Committee, community members play a vital role in managing and maintaining the facilities they use, fostering a strong sense of ownership and connection.
Council greatly values the time, energy, and commitment these volunteers dedicate to their important roles.
Community Asset Meeting Minutes
Minutes from Community Asset Committee meetings are included in the next Council Meeting Agenda and Minutes following each Committee meeting, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Current Community Asset Committees
At present, Council has two active Community Asset Committees:
- Woomelang Retirement Units Committee
- Hopetoun Swimming Pool Committee
Each committee operates under a formal Charter, which outlines its purpose, responsibilities, and governance arrangements in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020.
By reviewing these Charters, you can gain a clear understanding of how each committee contributes to the effective operation of community assets and how local residents can be involved in decision-making processes.
Below, you will find links to the Charters and Instrument of Delegation for both the Woomelang Retirement Units and Hopetoun Swimming Pool Community Asset Committees.
Hopetoun Swimming Pool
Woomelang Retirement Units