Expressions of Interest – Community Member Georges River Local Planning Panel (GRLPP)
Job No : GR400625
Location : Hurstville Georges River Council is seeking expressions of interest from Community Members for positions on the Georges River Local Planning Panel (GRLPP). The positions are open to residents living in the Blakehurst, Hurstville, Kogarah, Mortdale and Peakhurst Wards.
In March 2018, the GRLPP commenced as the consent authority for certain development applications and provides advice and recommendations on planning proposals.
A Ministerial Direction issued under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 outlines the kind of applications that are to be determined by the GRLPP. The schedule of categories guiding the types of development to be determined by the Panel includes:
Conflict of interestDeparture from development standardsThe GRLPP comprises four members including: the Chair (selected by the Minister for Planning), two professionals with expertise in town planning or other related fields (selected by Council from a pool of candidates managed by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure), and one community representative selected from a pool of members appointed by Council (being a minimum of one from each Ward within the Georges River Local Government Area).
Nominated members are required to: Be current residents within the Georges River Council Local Government Area (LGA) and applicable wardsBe able to work within a teamHave knowledge and awareness of the LGA, planning issues, and matters of concern to the local communityBe able to demonstrate an understanding of the planning process and assessment issues (but not expected to be experts)Be able to represent and communicate the interests of the local communityCommit to attending the Panel meetings and site inspectionsBe able to contribute constructively to the determination of applicationsNot be a staff member of Georges River CouncilBe willing to adhere to the Planning Panels Operational Guidelines and Planning Panels Code of ConductComplete a Pecuniary Interest Form to be placed on Council's websiteApplicants are required to be aware that under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, those ineligible to become panel members (and will not be considered) include:
To apply, you must respond to the criteria listed below, detailing the reason you are seeking appointment and any additional relevant skills, knowledge, and experience. In addition, please submit a copy of a current resume.
Consideration, assessment, and appointment of applicants is at the sole discretion of Council.
Salary : Members will be remunerated for attending panel meetings.
Enquiries : Carine Elias, Manager Development & Building on 9330 6015.
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