The Council is committed to improving access and inclusion for people of all ages and abilities who live, work and participate in the community. The Accessibility Reference Group assists the Council in this work.
Accessibility Reference Group Terms of Reference(PDF, 109KB)
The Council is required to establish an Audit & Risk Committee under Section 53 of the Local Government Act 2020 to support Council in:
- oversight responsibilities related to financial and performance reporting
- risk management
- fraud prevention systems and control
- maintenance of a sound internal control environment
- assurance activities including internal and external audit
- performance with regard to compliance with its policies and legislative and regulatory requirements.
Audit and Risk Committee Charter(PDF, 399KB)
Australia Day is a observed enthusiastically across Benalla Rural City with particular involvement of the smaller townships. The Australia Day Advisory Committee has been formed to assist in the development of celebrations that embrace and encourage the Rural City community to participate in Australia Day.
Australia Day Advisory Committee Terms of Reference(PDF, 45KB)
The Benalla Airport is a significant site that contributes to the diversity of industry and recreation in the local community.The Council has established the Benalla Airport Advisory Committee to oversee the operation of the Benalla Airport.
Benalla Airport Advisory Committee Terms of Reference(PDF, 130KB)
The Benalla Art Gallery is one of the most popular and well recognised attractions of the Rural City. The Benalla Art Gallery Committee is a Community Asset Committee, set up to:
- develop an monitor a Strategic Plan for the gallery
- oversee the collection management and development
- establish and maintain exhibition policies to inform the annual Exhibition Schedule
- appoint Trustees to the Benalla Art Gallery Acquisition Trust Fund
- raise funds.
Benalla Art Gallery Community Asset Committee Terms of Reference(PDF, 752KB)
The Benalla Festival is a hugely popular annual community event. The Benalla Festival Advisory Committee facilitates the organisation and running of the Benalla Festival.
Benalla Festival Advisory Committee Terms of Reference(PDF, 41KB)
The Benalla Street Art Advisory Committee was formed in 2023 to reinvigorate street art in Benalla, successfully delivering a renewed Festival in March 2024.
Art is a part of Benalla’s culture, and our street art links in with our beautiful Art Gallery, Benalla Ceramic Mural, Silo and public art, and our other artistic features.
The Advisory Committee is a key driver of the Benalla Street Art Festival from 2024 to 2027 (BSAF), with major responsibilities including:
- Developing and monitoring a Benalla Street Art Reactivation Strategy to determine the scope and cost of a similar sized Festival as held in 2019.
- Facilitating a BSAF of international standard to establish Benalla Rural City as a world leader in public art.
- Delivering a BSAF aimed at attracting increased visitation and generating increased economic benefit to Benalla Rural City.
- Engaging members of the community to assist in the delivery and promotion of the BSAF.
- Ensuring the successful engagement of the community and other stakeholders.
- Supporting and facilitating ongoing communication between the Council and local community.
- Assisting with consultation and evaluation activities as they arise.
- Assisting with securing funding for the BSAF.
Nominations open
Council is currently calling for nominations from community members who would be enthusiastic to join the Committee and contribute their skills and energy to realise these major events. Beneficial skills would include:
- Strategic Planning
- Community Engagement
- Business Liaison
- Sponsorship and Grants
- Marketing and Promotion
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Events Management
- Administration
If you would like to nominate to join this dynamic Advisory Committee, please review the Terms of Reference below, and submit your nomination online.
Nomination forms and the Benalla Street Art Advisory Committee Terms of Reference are also available from the Customer Service Centre, 1 Bridge Street East, Benalla.
If you have any queries, please contact Manager Economic Development and Sustainability Courtney Naughton on (03) 5760 2600.
Nominations close 5pm Sunday 16 February 2025.
Benalla Street Art Advisory Committee Terms of Reference(PDF, 199KB)
Benalla's riverine parkland is an iconic local attraction that benefits residents and visitors in many ways. The Benalla Riverine Parklands Advisory Committee provides strategic advice on existing, proposed and future activities in the parklands surrounding Lake Benalla.
Benalla Riverine Parklands Advisory Committee Terms of Reference(PDF, 72KB)