As a capital city council, the City of Melbourne delivers a range of programs and initiatives which contribute to the cultural, social and economic vitality of Melbourne. To assist with this process, the Council has in place a number of key advisory bodies whose work facilitates development and implementation of such activities.
The City of Melbourne has also established subsidiary companies to manage a number of commercial operations. A board of directors is appointed to oversee and provide strategic direction for activities of each entity.
Outlined below is a list of key advisory committees, bodies and boards including current members.
| Title |
Councillor members |
| Audit Committee |
DLM Susan Riley
Cr Stephen Mayne
Cr Rohan Leppert (alternate) |
| Bicycle Reference Group |
Cr Cathy Oke |
| City Licensing Approvals Forum (CLAF) |
Cr Kevin Louey |
| Disability Advisory Committee |
Cr Ken Ong |
| Docklands Steering Group |
Cr Kevin Louey |
| Enterprise Melbourne Advisory Board |
LM Robert Doyle
DLM Susan Riley
Cr Kevin Louey |
| Family and Children’s Advisory Committee |
Cr Richard Foster |
| Homelessness Advisory Committee |
Cr Richard Foster |
| Indigenous Advisory Panel |
Cr Jackie Watts |
| Inner Melbourne Climate Adaption Network |
Cr Arron Wood |
| Lady Mayoress’ Committee |
DLM Susan Riley |
| Lord Mayor’s Commendations Advisory Group |
DLM Susan Riley
Cr Beverley Pinder-Mortimer |
| Melbourne Awards Advisory Board |
DLM Susan Riley
Cr Beverley Pinder-Mortimer |
| Melbourne Business Precincts Inc 2011-2013 |
Cr Kevin Louey
Cr Stephen Mayne |
| Melbourne Hospitality Advisory Board |
Cr Beverley Pinder-Mortimer
Cr Kevin Louey |
| Melbourne Music Steering Committee |
Cr Beverley Pinder-Mortimer
Cr Rohan Leppert
Cr Cathy Oke |
| Melbourne Retail Advisory Board |
DLM Susan Riley
Cr Beverley Pinder-Mortimer |
| Melbourne Spring Fashion Week Advisory Board |
DLM Susan Riley
Cr Beverley Pinder-Mortimer |
| Parks and Gardens Advisory Committee |
Cr Arron Wood
Cr Richard Foster
Cr Jackie Watts (alternate) |