The City of Bunbury Council establishes Committees to assist Council in carrying out its roles and responsibilities under the Local Government Act 1995.
Committees provide advice and recommendations to Council on specific matters within their approved Terms of Reference. While Committees may include Councillors and other appointed members, all decisions remain the responsibility of the Council.
Committee members are appointed by formal resolution of Council. Council may amend a Committee’s Terms of Reference, membership, or disband a Committee at any time.
Committee Meetings - Open to the Public
In accordance with the Local Government Act 1995, meetings of Council Committees are generally open to members of the public, unless a matter is required to be considered behind closed doors.
Meeting dates, times and locations are published below. Agendas are made available prior to each meeting, and minutes are published following endorsement.
Audit Risk and Improvement Committee
Upcoming Meetings
Date: 24 June 2026
Time: 10:00am
Location: City of Bunbury Ocean Room
Date: 23 September 2026
Time: 10:00am
Location: City of Bunbury Ocean Room
Date: 25 November 2026
Time: 10:00am
Location: City of Bunbury Ocean Room
Heritage Advisory Committee
Upcoming Meetings
Date: 13 May 2026
Time: 4:00pm
Location: TBA
Date: 15 July 2026
Time: 4:00pm
Location: TBA
Date: 9 September 2026
Time: 4:00pm
Location: TBA
Date: 11 November 2026
Time: 4:00pm
Location: TBA
Policy Review and Development Committee
Upcoming Meetings
Date: 22 April 2026
Time: 10:00am
Location: City of Bunbury Function Room
Date: 24 June 2026
Time: 10:00am
Location: City of Bunbury Function Room
Date: 12 August 2026
Time: 10:00am
Location: City of Bunbury Function Room
Date: 14 October 2026
Time: 10:00am
Location: City of Bunbury Function Room
Current Council Committees
Details of each Committee, including membership, Terms of Reference and the appointed Responsible Officer, are available in the City of Bunbury Committee Book
Audit Risk and Improvement Committee: The Audit Risk and Improvement Committee is established in accordance with section 7.1A of the Local Government Amendment Act 2004. Its role is to support Council in fulfilling its financial reporting, risk management and governance responsibilities.
CEO Performance Review Panel: The CEO Performance Review Panel exists to undertake the annual performance and salary review of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and report the outcomes to Council. These meetings are not open to the public.
Heritage Advisory Committee: The Heritage Advisory Committee provides a forum for information exchange between Council and the community on matters relating to heritage within the City of Bunbury.
Policy Review and Development Committee: The Policy Review and Development Committee reviews existing City of Bunbury Council policies (excluding planning policies) and facilitates the development of new policies for consideration by Council.