Chairperson Application - Ratalang Bashams Beach and Horseshoe Bay Advisory Committee

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First Name

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Last name

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Postal address

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Residential address

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Alexandrina property address (for non-resident ratepayers)

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Contact number 1

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Contact number 2

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Email address

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Alexandrina Council has established the Ratalang Bashams Beach and Horseshoe Bay Advisory Committee (the Committee) in accordance with section 41 of the Local Government Act 1999 order to provide advice to Council:

- on matters relating to preserving the heritage and biodiversity character of Ratalang Basham Beach Conservation Reserve and Horseshoe Bay;

- on the maintenance and management of Ratalang Basham Beach Conservation Reserve and Horseshoe Bay;

- on the development of Ratalang Basham Beach Conservation Reserve and Horseshoe Bay; and

- in accordance with the Committee’s Terms of Reference.

Briefly outline below why you are interested in becoming a Chairperson for the Committee, and what skills and experience you can bring to the Committee.

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Do you have any the following experience or skills (not essential but desirable):

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Board experience or other section 41 (Local Government Act 1999) committee experience

Ability to Chair according to the Code of Practice – Meeting Procedures and the Behavioural Management Policy

Excellent leadership skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated skill in independently, fairly and impartially chairing meetings

Ability to respect confidentiality

Independence in judgement

An understanding of the differentiated roles and responsibilities of the Committee, Administration and Council

Demonstrated skills in being tactful and diplomatic

Ability to address conflict if it arises

Excellent time-keeping skills

Ability to ensure decisions are taken and followed-up

Experience of organisational and people management

Experience in preparing agendas and reviewing draft minutes

Coordinating input from Committee members outside of meetings (such as review of important documents)

The capacity to participate in out of session meetings with Administration and/or the Committee (if required)

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Do you live, or are you a ratepayer in the Alexandrina Council area?

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The Terms of Reference describes the functions, roles and responsibilities of Committee Members (and work plan if relevant). Have you read and understood the Terms of Reference and role description (Attachment 2); and if required, would you be prepared to work on key priorities outlined in a work plan outside Committee meetings and respond to requests within reasonable timeframes?

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Committee meetings are held on the second Thursday every 3 months, commencing at 10:00 am at the Alexandrina Council office, 11 Cadell Street, Goolwa.

*Additional meetings or amendments to meeting dates and times may be required from time to time

Please indicate if you will generally be available for this meeting schedule:

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