Advisory Committee Meetings
Membership in Advisory Committees are open to specific interest groups as well as the general community. Advisory Committees provide an opportunity for input from the community. All views are welcome and will be used to inform Council's decision-making process.
Audit and Risk Management Committee
This committee is made up of the Chairperson, Elected Members, senior Council staff, an independent body and the appointed Auditor for the Katherine Town Council. It was established under Section 86 of the Local Government Act 2019.
The role of the Committee is to monitor:
- Compliance by the Council with proper standards of financial management; and
- Compliance by the Council with the regulations and the Accounting Standards.
Minutes and agendas from Audit and Risk Management Committee Meetings are of a confidential nature and not available for public viewing.
The Audit Committee meets as required.
Audit and Risk Management Committee Charter 2024
Register of Membership: Audit and Risk Management Committee
Register of Declared Conflicts: Audit and Risk Management Committee Members
Showgrounds Advisory Committee
This committee contributes to the development of the Showgrounds and is an advisory committee to Council. Membership is free and is limited to regular users of the facility, the CEO of Katherine Town Council (or their appointed representative) and is chaired by a Councillor. Council staff provide administrative support to this committee.
Terms of Reference: Showgrounds Advisory Committee
Membership of the Committee is by appointment by Council and for a period of two (2) years. The Advisory Committee members include:
- One (1) each registered user community organisation representatives, one of whom is under the age of 25 years, and
- Two (2) Councillors.
Register of Membership: Showgrounds Advisory Committee
Dates for Showgrounds Advisory Committee Meetings are set annually.
Meeting dates:
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Sportsgrounds Advisory Committee
This committee contributes to the further development of the Sportsgrounds and is an advisory committee to Council. Membership is free and is limited to regular users of the facility, the CEO of Katherine Town Council (or their appointed representative) and is chaired by a Councillor nominated by Council. Council staff provide administrative support to the committee.
Terms of Reference: Showgrounds and Multi-Purpose Advisory Committee (includes sportsgrounds)
Membership of the Committee is by appointment by Council and for a period of two (2) years. The Advisory Committee members include:
- One (1) each registered user community organisation representatives, one of whom is under the age of 25 years, and
- Two (2) Councillors.
Register of Membership: Sportsground Advisory Committee
Dates for Sportsgrounds Advisory Committee Meetings are set annually. Future meeting schedule is to be confirmed.
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Centenary of Katherine 2026 Advisory Committee
The town of Katherine will celebrate its 100th year birthday on 1 July 2026. This will mark 100 years since the original declaration of the town. The committee will assist Council by providing guidance on infrastructure, events and funding opportunities which are complimentary to celebrations.
Terms of Reference: Centenary of Katherine 2026 Advisory Committee
Membership are appointed by Council, Includes all elected Councillors as ex-officio members, Two (2) prominent residents of the Katherine Municipality, The Council Director responsible for Community Events and Communications/Marketing, Two (2) prominent representatives from community organisations working with the community, Two (2) representatives from prominent and long-standing business in the region, a representative from the Northern Territory Government, and Two (2) representatives from local indigenous organisations.
The committee is still seeking full membership. The chair will be appointed at the first meeting of the committee proposed to be held in July 2023. Council staff provide administrative support to the committee.
Membership Register: Centenary of Katherine 2026 Advisory Committee
Dates for Centenary of Katherine 2026 Advisory Committee Meetings are set annually.
Meeting dates:
- 14 October 2024
- 13 January 2025
- 10 March 2025
- 12 April 2025
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