Advisory Committees
A summary of the Advisory Committees are listed below. Further details can be obtained from Council's Executive Assistant through our contact us service.
| Advisory Committee | Background | Aims |
|---|---|---|
| Coen Advisory Group | Established in September 2013 |
To provide advice and recommendations to Council on local government matters relating to the Coen community to ensure a broad representation to the Coen community through the ratepayers, residents, various agencies and land trusts. |
| Cooktown 2020 Advisory Committee | Established in 2014 |
To develop and coordinate the Cooktown 2020 celebrations and program of events. |
| Waymburr Botanic Gardens Precinct Advisory Committee | Created in July 2005 and taken a new focus in 2015 |
To advise Council on issues pertaining to the Nature's Powerhouse facility and the Botanic Gardens precinct in preparation for the 2020 celebrations. |
| Regional Arts Development Fund Advisory Committee |
First created pre-1998 but the most recent appointment of members was July 2009. |
To assist the delivery of Arts Queensland and Council investment by promoting the program and assessing and providing recommendations to Council on grant applications. |
| Invasive Plants and Animals Advisory Committee |
Established September 2016 |
To provide input into the Biosecurity Plan for Cook Shire and serve as a forum to share knowledge on pest management and other biosecurity matters and to discuss emerging issues and projects. |
