Community Committees of Council

Glen Innes Severn Council enjoys working with a range of Community Committees that support the management, operation, and development of community facilities, projects, and activities across the Local Government Area.

These committees provide an opportunity for community members to contribute their time, experience, and local knowledge. Membership is open to residents who wish to participate.

Interested in joining a committee?

If you are interested in joining a committee, please complete the Nomination for Membership form and come along to an Annual General Meeting (AGM). 

Completed nomination forms can be presented at the AGM, or if unable to attend the meeting on the day they can be:

Posted to Glen Innes Severn Council, PO Box 61, Glen Innes NSW 2370
Emailed to Council on at council@gisc.nsw.gov.au
Delivered In Person to the Town Hall Office at 265 Grey Street, Glen Innes NSW 2370

Please ensure nomination forms are received prior to the AGM of the relevant Community Committee of Council if you are unable to attend the AGM.

Annual General Meetings (AGM)

Upcoming Annual General Meetings:

Glencoe Hall Committee

Date: 7 February 2026
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Glencoe Hall

Glen Innes Saleyards Advisory Committee

Date: 11 February 2026
Time: 3:00pm
Location: William Gardner Conference Room

Glen Innes Severn Library Committee

Date: 17 February 2026
Time: 9:00am
Location: William Gardner Conference Room

Emmaville Mining Museum

Date: 19 February 
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Emmaville Mining Museum 

Aboriginal Consultative Committee

Date: 23 February 2026
Time: 3:30pm
Location: Cooramah Cultural Centre

Recreation and Open Spaces Committee

Date: 25 February 2026
Time: 4:00pm
Location: William Gardner Conference Room

Emmaville War Memorial Hall Committee

Date: 25 February 2026
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Emmaville War Memorial Hall


Glen Innes Community Access Committee

Date: 2 March 2026
Time: 1:00pm
Location: William Gardner Conference Room

For further details about the AGM's or these committees contact Council's Governance Officer on (02) 6730 2331 or via email communitycommittees@gisc.nsw.gov.au 

List of Community Committees of Council

Council currently has 15 Community Committees of Council:

Forms and Templates

If you have trouble opening any of these forms please try using Google Chrome or contact communitycommittees@gisc.nsw.gov.au.

Community Committees of Council Manual

The Community Committees of Council Manual  provides comprehensive guidelines on the management responsibilities, functions and operations a Section 355 Committee and clarifies Council's role in the partnership. The manual aims to standardise mandatory procedures and forms that have to be followed to comply with legislation. Committee members are required to adopt and adhere to these conditions as set out in the manual.

The Community Committees of Council are also required to adhere to Council's Code of Conduct for Council Committee Members, Delegates and Advisers(PDF, 577KB).

Other Manual Appendices for information:

Strengthening Community Group Skills Webinars

Councillor Delegates on Committees

Did you know that Glen Innes Severn Councillors represent our community on a wide range of committees and external organisations?

What do Councillors do on committees?

 Councillors attend committee meetings as representatives of Council. Their role is to listen, contribute local insights, support good governance, and bring information back to Council for consideration. They act as a link between the community, stakeholders, and the organisation, helping make sure decisions are informed, transparent, and aligned with community priorities.

Click here to view a full list of councillor delegates and the committees they represent.(PDF, 55KB)

Need to get in touch with a Councillor? Click here. 

Terms of Reference

Aboriginal Consultative Committee Terms of Reference.pdf(PDF, 3MB)

Saleyards Advisory Committee Terms of Reference(PDF, 204KB)

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