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Council Committees

When the former Councils of Evandale, Ross, Campbell Town, Longford and part of Fingal were amalgamated to create the Northern Midlands Council in 1993, there was a high level of concern across the municipal area about the loss of the local Council presence and availability. It was decided to establish four District Forums / Committees at Ross, Campbell Town, Evandale and Avoca, Royal George & Rossarden as Special Committees of Council. Council has since introduced additional Special Committees for the Perth, Longford and Cressy areas.

General Information
District Committees - Objectives and Applications for Membership

Residents, representatives from community interest groups, organisations and local business owners are invited to apply for membership of a District Committees representing the communities of:

  • Avoca (& surrounding areas of Royal George & Rossarden)
  • Campbell Town (& surrounding areas including Conara, Epping Forest, Cleveland & Lake Leake)
  • Cressy (& surrounding areas including Blackwood Creek & Poatina)
  • Evandale (& surrounding areas including Western Junction, Breadalbane, Deddington, Nile & Ben Lomond)
  • Longford (& surrounding areas including Bishopsbourne, Toiberry & Liffey)
  • Perth (& surrounding areas including Devon Hills)
  • Ross (& surrounding areas including Tooms Lake)

As a Special Committee of Council, members will be appointed and meet in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

It should be noted that:

  • the MOU has recently been reviewed and endorsed at the 18 March 2024 Council meeting
  • membership is subject to registration as a Council Volunteer, which includes the requirement to provide evidence of Working with Vulnerable People registration.

Membership appointment is for a 2-year term, the term of membership commences in July and concludes in June. Applications for membership for the 2024-2026 term are now open.

The Committee acts in an advisory capacity only, and the purpose of these Committees is to:

  • Be a communication channel and conduit for information between Council and the Committee’s local community
  • Identify any needs, concerns and expectations of the local community by way of community consultation and engagement
  • Consider and provide written feedback to Council in respect to matters referred to the Committee by Council for consultation.

In order for your membership application to be considered by Council for the commencement of the 2024-2026 term, your application must be received by Council by COB on Monday, 10 June 2024. Hard copy membership application forms are available on request by emailing council@nmc.tas.gov.au or phoning 03-63977303.

Applications for membership can be made on-line on via the website https://forms.office.com/r/F38nXQG4i3 or click on the QR code to access the application form.

Follow this link to register as a Council Volunteer.

2024-2026 District Committee Membership Application Form
2024-2026 District Committee Membership Application Form


Memorandum of Understanding

As a Special Committee of Council, members will be appointed and meet in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

It should be noted that:

  • the MOU has recently been reviewed and endorsed at the 18 March 2024 Council meeting
  • membership is subject to registration as a Council Volunteer, which includes the requirement to provide evidence of Working with Vulnerable People registration.

The MOU's for each of the District Committees are available to download below.

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