Our aim is to provide leadership, services and support which contribute to the wellbeing and sustainability of the Furneaux community and its environment.

Special Committees

Special Committees of Flinders Council

Below is a list of special committees of Council; if you would like to know more about these committees please contact the Council office. 

Audit and Finance Committee
Deputy Mayor Williams - Chair
Mayor Cox
Cr Willis
Corporate Services Manager

OHS & Risk Management Committee
Cr Cobham - Chair
Cr Roberts
OH&S Officer
Rates, Payroll and Human Resources Officer
Corporate Services Manager
Works and Services Managing Team Representative

Waste Management Committee
Cr Wise - Chair
Cr Rhodes
Cr Cobham
Works and Services Managing Team Representative
Development Services Coordinator

Shipping Committee
Mayor Carol Cox - Chair
Deputy Mayor David Williams
Cr Gerald Willis
Transport Rep
Commerce
Roberts Livestock
D.I.E.R Rep
Shipping Rep – Furneaux Freight & LD Shipping (x2)
Cape Barren Island Aboriginal Association Inc
Tas Ports
Tasmanian Farmers & Graziers Association

Aviation
Mayor - Chair
Cr P Rhodes
Cr R Wise
Flinders Island Tourism Assoc
Airport Manager
Multi-Purpose Centre Rep
Community Rep
RPT Operator Rep
Cape Barren Island Rep
D.I.E.R. Rep
Charter Aircraft Rep

Recreational Facilities and Hall Committees
Chairperson of each Hall Sub Committee
Emita - Cr Cobham (Chair)
Lady Barron - Deputy Mayor Williams (Chair)
(Each Hall sub-committee would continue to function as previously with slightly revised Terms of Reference and operating procedures in relation to bookings and communication with Council)

Community Development
Cr Willis - Chair
Cr P Rhodes – Chair
Economic Development Officer
Community Development Officer
Community Members
Business Rep 

Community Development Special Committee Terms of Reference (PDF)

Health
Cr Roberts – Chair
Mayor Cox
Development Services Coordinator
Community Rep x3
Flying Doctors Rep
Department Health and Human Services Rep
Flinders Island District High School Rep
Cape Barren Island Aboriginal Association Rep
Doctors Rep
Fitness on Flinders Rep
Flinders Island Aboriginal Association Rep
Council Rep – Community Development Services

NRM/Environment
Cr Cobham – Chair
Cr Wise
Cr Rhodes
Community Representatives as they currently stand.