This CWRG is designed as an advisory group. Council will coordinate the group, and selected members will have the opportunity to participate in a structured forum, acting as advisors and representatives of the wider community.

Whilst the decision making function sits with Council, the importance of the group includes:

• Providing a forum for members to discuss issues of community interest and influence outcomes for the benefit of the community in relation to project objectives
• Drawing on local knowledge to help decision making processes and outcomes
• Building community understanding of Council’s core business functions and specific projects.

The purpose of the Community Waste Reference Group is to advise the Mount Alexander Shire Council on a range of community issues involved in the development and implementation of future waste management services in the municipality.

We’re seeking a mix of community members that represent a broad cross-section of the community, with varying skills, knowledge and backgrounds.

The CWRG will include one Councillor and up to eight community representatives, as well as a Representative Council Officer, (Manager of Operations). Therefore, membership will be made up of 10 people.

Note. that the group is not intended to consist of representatives from existing agencies, organisations or community groups. Council will be liaising with interested groups separately.

You can be directly involved with helping to improve waste and recycling management in the shire.