Community Engagement & Social Inclusion Sub-Committee Agenda - 26-05-2014

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Agenda for a Community Engagement & Social Inclusion Sub-Committee meeting held at the Civic Centre in Mount Gambier on 26 May 2014 at 5:30 p.m. Items include business arising, review of prior minutes, and updates from the Manager Community Services and Development and the Community Development Officer. Standing terms of reference are covered, including community engagement and social inclusion objectives, audits, strategy development, and internal operational integration, followed by scheduling of the next meeting.

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Acknowledgement of the Boandik Peoples

Agenda Items

Business Arising

Manager Community Services and Development Report

Community Development Officer Report

Standing Item: Terms of Reference

Next Meeting

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & SOCIAL INCLUSION SUB-COMMITTEE Meeting to be held at the Committee Room, Civic Centre, 10 Watson Terrace, Mount Gambier on Monday, 26th May, 2014 at 5.30 p. m. AGENDA PRESENT: Cr Richardson Cr Persello Cr Shearing John Amoroso Rob Foggo Emma Hay APOLOGIES: moved that the apology from be received seconded NOT IN ATTENDANCE: COUNCIL OFFICERS: Mark McShane, Chief Executive Officer Barbara Cernovskis, Manager-Community Services and Development Alison Brash, Community Development Officer COUNCIL OFFICER APOLOGIES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AS OBSERVERS: OTHER GUESTS IN ATTENDANCE: WE ACKNOWLEDGE THE BOANDIK PEOPLES AS THE TRADITIONAL CUSTODIANS OF THE LAND WHERE WE MEET TODAY. WE RESPECT THEIR SPIRITUAL RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LAND AND RECOGNISE THE DEEP FEELINGS OF ATTACHMENT OUR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES HAVE WITH THIS LAND. MINUTES: moved that the minutes of the previous meeting held 28th April, 2014 be taken as read and confirmed. seconded 1. BUSINESS ARISING The Presiding Member reported: (a) Domestic Violence Workplace Policy A draft document is currently being reviewed internally to ensure it meets administrative requirements and will be presented to the next meeting. (b) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags Due to nil quorum the special meeting of the sub committee did not proceed. Attached are the two (2) draft commitments for discussion and recommendation. Once a commitment has been agreed to , a meeting will be scheduled to progress with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders , a ceremony. (c) Terms of Reference Terms of Reference for the Community Engagement & Social Inclusion are attached for review. (d) Expression of Interest Expressions of Interest were called for to fill the vacant position on the sub committee. 1 submission has been received. (e) Advocacy Identify items for discussion with Federal Member for Barker, Mr Tony Pasin MP & State Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion, Mr Tony Piccolo MP. RECOMMENDATION NO. 1 moved it be recommended that: (a) The Presiding Members report be received; (b) seconded 2. MANAGER COMMUNITY SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT The Presiding Member reported the Members present receive a report from the Manager Community Services and Development: (a) the report delivered by the Manager Community Services and Development addressed: (i) Community Engagement Toolkit Draft Community Engagement Tool Kit (attached) RECOMMENDATION NO. 2 moved it be recommended: (a) the Manager – Community Services and Development report be received; (b) seconded 3. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER REPORT The Presiding Member reported the Members present receive a report from the Community Development Officer: (a) Community Development Officer delivered a monthly report (attached) RECOMMENDATION NO. 3 moved the Community Development Officer report be received. seconded 4. STANDING ITEM: TERMS OF REFERENCE | Objective: | Project | Current Status | | --- | --- | --- | | 4.1 | | | | Review Council’s current community engagement and social inclusion practices and policies | Revised Policy P195
Community Engagement Process Audit | Revised Policy adopted 19th November 2013
Internal Audit in development | | Investigate relevant practices in other Councils. | | Achieved | | Develop a community engagement and social inclusion strategy | Draft Strategy for Member Engagement
Community Engagement Framework | In development
In development | | Reflect community needs | | In development | | Embed community engagement and social inclusion practices in Council’s operations | Community
Engagement Framework
Community
Engagement Process | In development
Internal Audit in development | | 4.2 | | | | Develop an organisational and operational framework to achieve Objective 4.1 | As above | In development | RECOMMENDATION NO. 4 moved it be recommended the stan

FAQs

What are the main agenda sections for this sub-committee meeting?

The agenda includes business arising, reports from the Manager Community Services and Development and the Community Development Officer, a standing item on terms of reference, and the next meeting date.

What topics are listed under business arising?

Business arising covers the Domestic Violence Workplace Policy, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags, Terms of Reference, Expression of Interest for a vacant position, and advocacy items for discussion with relevant federal and state representatives.

What does the standing item on terms of reference focus on?

It focuses on reviewing current community engagement and social inclusion practices, investigating other councils, developing a strategy and framework, reflecting community needs, and embedding these practices into council operations through ongoing internal work and audits.

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