Council Calls for Community Representatives on Council Committees

Moree Plains Shire Council is calling for community members with relevant expertise to nominate for positions on four of Council’s Committees – the Big Sky Libraries Committee, Built Environment Advisory Committee, Moree Plains Flood Plain Risk Management Committee and the Road Network Advisory Committee.

Mayor Cr Susannah Pearse invites community members to submit their interest, saying “Council relies on the feedback and recommendations from experienced community members on its Advisory Committees to help inform strategic direction and policy setting at the council table. It is critical that the Council gets input from the community and our advisory committees are a great forum for this to occur.”

“These advisory committees are a great way for the community to get involved, to be part of the solution to local challenges, and also drive opportunities for better service provision.

Expressions of Interest are open and appointments to each of the Committees will be considered at the Ordinary Council Meeting to be held 12 June 2025.

Each Committee has a unique focus and will make recommendations to Council:

Big Sky Libraries Committee (State Library Collections) - The Big Sky Libraries Committee brings together members to collaborate on regional library initiatives, share resources, and address common challenges to improve library services at Moree, Brewarrina, Walgett and Lightning Ridge branches.
(Seeking two community representatives per branch)

Built Environment Advisory Committee - The Built Environment Advisory Committee provides strategic advice to Council on matters relating to urban design, heritage, environmental and enhancements across the Shire’s towns and villages. It also advises on improving accessibility and inclusion for people with disability by identifying barriers, recommending ways to enhance access to Council facilities and services, and sharing insights on disability service provision within the Local Government Area (LGA).
(Seeking up to four community representations)

Moree Plains Flood Plain Risk Management Committee - To advise Council on the development and implementation of floodplain risk management plans for the Shire.
(Seeking up to six community representations)

Road Network Advisory Committee - To advise Council on matters relating to the rural and urban road networks. To provide information and feedback to Council about the road hierarchy, levels of service in relation to roads, road standards, road grants, future road planning and alternate funding options.
(Rural Representation: A minimum of four community members from geographically diverse areas. Urban Representation: Two community members)

Nominations can be made online or by scanning the QR code.

All committee representatives are required to abide by Council’s Code of Conduct. 

Paper versions of the nomination form can be obtained by contacting Alisa Akins at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (02) 6757 3222.

Nominations close 5pm, 6 June 2025.