Council Committees

Under the Local Government Act 1995, Council has the power to establish committees of three or more persons to assist the Council and to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the local government that can be delegated to committees.

All committees continue operating until each Ordinary Council Election Day unless the Council makes a decision to disband the committee at an earlier stage. The Local Government Act outlines how meetings should be conducted and describes the roles of elected members, administration staff and the public.

Our Current Council Committee:

Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee

• The Council of the Shire of Coolgardie has established an Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (the Committee) pursuant to Part 7 of the Local Government Act 1995 (the Act).
• The Committee is to fulfil the requirements of Local Government (Audit) Regulation 16 and provides oversight of the financial systems of the local government on behalf of the Council.
• The Committee operates to assist Council to fulfil its corporate governance, stewardship, leadership, and control responsibilities in relation to financial reporting and audit, internal audit, and risk management.
• The Committee is to provide guidance and assistance to the local government as to the carrying out of its functions in relation to audits carried out under Part 7 of the Act.
• The Committee shall act in accordance with the provisions of the Act, the local laws and policies of the Shire of Coolgardie and these Terms of Reference.
• The Committee Members are bound to comply with the Shire of Coolgardie Code of Conduct for Council Members, Committee Members, and candidates for Election.

Council Representatives:

Cr. Corey Matthews	Delegate
Cr. Daphne Simmons	Delegate
Cr. Julie-Ann Williams	Delegate
Cr. Tammee Keast	Delegate
Shire President Cr. Paul Wilcox	Delegate

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Expressions of Interest

Expressions of Interest for Community members to join committees area called once Council has reviewed its committees following each Ordinary Council Election Day, and at other times when vacancies arise.

If you are interested in sitting on a committee please email mail@coolgardie.wa.go.au

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External Committees

Council is also represented on several external Committees including:

 

Related Links:

• Code of Conduct for Council Members, Committee Members and Candidates 2026
• Shire of Coolgardie Policy Manual
• Local Government Act 1995
• Elected Members
• Council Meetings