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Standing Committees

Environment and Sustainability Committee

Meetings of the Environment and Sustainability Committee will be held on a Tuesday at 9am in the first week preceding the Monthly Ordinary Meeting.

Membership to each committee consists of six (6) councillors. The Mayor will act as an ex-officio member on each of the committees.

These meetings will be held in the Council Chambers, 103 Walker St, Townsville and are open to the public.

Please note that the public will be excluded from meetings during deliberation of confidential items in the "Closed" section of the Agenda.

Chairperson: Cr Vern Veitch  
Members: Cr Suzanne Blom Cr Ray Gartrell
  Cr Jenny Hill Cr Tony Parsons
  Cr Trevor Roberts  

2009 Schedule

  • 19 May
  • 16 June
  • 21 July
  • 18 August
  • 15 September
  • 20 October
  • 17 November
  • 3 December

The Environment and Sustainable Development Committee will be charged with Council business connected with:

  • Integrated Sustainability Services
  • Community Natural Resources Management
  • Land and Catchment Services
  • Biodiversity and Education
  • Conservation and Land Management
  • Water Management
  • Cities for Climate Protection
  • Climate Change
  • Parks and Landscaping Services
  • Housing Efficiency
  • Energy Audits
  • State of Environment
  • Open Spaces and Facilities
  • Greening
  • Coastal Care
  • such other matters as the Council may from time to time determine by resolution.