Applications are now open to join the Recreation and Leisure Committee from 2025 - 2026.
Committee objectives
The Committee's objectives are to:
- provide advice and input on the development of Council’s leisure plans and policies
- input into and feedback on Council’s sport-related processes and projects
- engage in discussion on ‘special interest’ topics as determined by Council
- participate in the ongoing consultation, review and implementation of sporting and recreational documents.
Committee member requirements
A diverse group of local volunteers make up the Committee. Committee members should have an interest in and good working knowledge of either:
- sporting and leisure infrastructure
- community capacity building, particularly the importance of volunteerism
- leisure, sporting and health and fitness trends
- sporting and leisure networks
- working knowledge of sport and leisure within Knox
- sport and leisure within a Local Government context.
Length of engagement
Committee members are elected for two years.
Councillor members
Council appoints up to three Councillors to support the Committee in a range of areas, including delegated authority and advocacy.
Meetings
Meetings take place quarterly.
The Committee operates alongside a Terms of Reference.
Need help?
Contact us and we will get back to you.
Or call our Contact Leisure Services Officer on 9298 8000.
