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The Community Biodiversity Reference Group provides information and inputs into the whole-of-Council direction in relation to development, biodiversity and koala management. Council however may also choose to undertake broad community engagement on issues to utilise advice from this group in the development of engagement instruments, processes and consideration of feedback including officer recommendations.
The following stakeholder groups are represented:
Council has a clear position that it wants to manage the balance of biodiversity and development in a manner that is driven by community partnership. To achieve an outcome that is owned by the community Council will promote its vision to developers, builders, business, the community and Government agencies.
The objectives of the reference group is to:
Meetings are held on a regular basis as set by Council. It is expected there are 4-6 meetings per annum. Reference group members may also be asked to provide feedback on issues through email requests.