Committees

In order to assist with its planning and decision-making, EMRC Council has appointed key committees.

Audit Committee (AC)

The Audit Committee consists of one Councillor from each member Council and was established to guide and assist EMRC with audits and financial management.

Download the Audit Committee Terms of Reference

Members:

  • Cr Doug Jeans – Committee Chairperson - Shire of Mundaring
  • Cr Michelle Sutherland - Committee Deputy Chairperson - City of Bayswater
  • Cr Paul Poliwka Town of Bassendean
  • Cr Aaron Bowman City of Swan

Chief Executive Officer Recruitment Committee 

Members:

  • Cr Luke Ellery - Committee Chairperson - Shire of Mundaring 
  • Cr Tallan Ames - Committee Deputy Chairperson - Town of Bassendean 
  • Cr Filomena Piffaretti City of Bayswater
  • Cr Aaron Bowman City of Swan
  • Helen Hardcastle Independent Member

Legal Committee (LC)

The Legal Committee consists of one Councillor from each member Council and undertakes actions to address legal matters arising out of the EMRC Establishment Agreement.

Download the Legal Committee Terms of Reference

Members:

  • Cr Paul Poliwka Town of Bassendean
  • Cr Michelle Sutherland City of Bayswater
  • Cr Luke Ellery Shire of Mundaring
  • Cr Jennifer Catalano City of Swan

Waste Management Community Reference Group (WMCRG)

The Waste Management Community Reference Group was formed in 2001 to provide ongoing community feedback and advice to EMRC on current and future waste management, and resource recovery initiatives. The WMCRG is made up of  up to15 members of Perth Eastern Region's community.

Download the WMCRG Terms of Reference

Members:

  • Ms Dianne Katscherian (Chair)
  • Ms Carmel Luck (Deputy Chair)
  • Mr Edwin Dell
  • Mr Anthony Fowler
  • Mrs Belinda Cass
  • Mr Mark Simpson
  • Mr Alan Wicks