Delegated Advisory Committees

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Delegated Advisory Committees facilitate community participation and input into policy and service development, projects and events.

Whitehorse's range of delegated Committees typically are made up of Councillors, Council Officers and a number of community representatives. The community representatives may be local residents appointed in their own right, or representatives of service authorities, support agencies or community organisations.

Appointments of Councillors to these committees occurred on 24 November 2025

External Committees

Eastern Region Group of Councils (ERG) 

Acts as a representative voice on regional matters, advocating and collaborating on issues of shared significance across the eastern metropolitan region of Councils (Knox, Manningham, Maroondah, Whitehorse and Yarra Ranges).  

Delegates: Mayor, Cr Kirsten Langford and Deputy Mayor, Cr Kieran Simpson 

Eastern Alliance for Greenhouse Action

A formal collaboration of 8 councils in Melbourne’s east, working together on regional programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and facilitate climate adaptation. 

Delegate: Cr Andrew Davenport 

Local Government Working Group on Gambling (LGWGOG)

Provides a forum for VLGA member Councils to share research, policy updates, and best practice approaches to gambling harm prevention. 

Delegate: Cr Jason Martin (substitute Cr Peter Allan) 

Metropolitan Transport Forum

An advocacy group comprising members from metropolitan Councils, transport companies and State Government representatives. 

Delegate: Cr Daniel Griffith (substitute Cr Peter Allan) 

Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV)

A membership association and the legislated peak body for local government in Victoria.  

Delegates: Cr Kieran Simpson (substitute Cr Peter Allan) 

Whitehorse Business Group

An independent, not-for-profit organisation committed to helping Whitehorse businesses connect, learn and grow. 

Delegates: Mayor, Cr Kirsten Langford and Cr Jason Martin 

Whitehorse Manningham Regional Library Corporation

The Board aims to deliver the best library service outcomes for the communities of member Councils. The Corporation Agreement requires two Councillor representatives. 

Delegates: Cr Hayley Weller and Cr Andrew Davenport  

Committees

  • Arts & Cultural Advisory Committee: Chair Cr Prue Cutts, Substitute Cr Jason Martin
  • Audit and Risk Committee: Cr Jarrod Gunn, Cr Daniel Griffiths
  • CEO Employment Matters Committee: All councillors  
  • Community Safety Crime Prevention Committee: Chair Cr Prue Cutts, substitute Cr Jason Martin
  • Disability Advisory Committee: Chair Cr Hayley Weller, substitute Cr Daniel Griffiths
  • Domestic Animal Management Advisory Committee (DAMAC): Chair Cr Barker, substitute Cr Weller
  • Environment and Sustainability Advisory Committee: Chair Cr Simpson, substitute Cr Stennett
  • Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan (MPHWP) Steering Committee: Chair Cr Prue Cutts, Cr Daniel Griffiths
  • Multicultural Advisory Committee: Chair Cr Andrew Davenport, substitute Cr Kirsten Langford
  • Reconciliation Advisory Committee: Chair Cr Gunn, substitute Cr Griffiths
  • Sports and Recreation Advisory Committee: Chair Cr Stennett, substitute Cr Allan