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                    Key advisory committees and groups

                    As a capital city council, the City of Melbourne delivers a range of programs and initiatives that 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.

                    Outlined below is a list of key advisory committees, bodies and groups including current members.

                    Chief Executive Officer Employment Matters Advisory Committee

                    The purpose of the Chief Executive Officer Employment Matters Advisory Committee is to assist the Council in fulfilling its responsibilities concerning Chief Executive Officer employment matters. View the Committee’s Terms of Reference (PDF 1.4 MB) and the Chief Executive Officer Employment and Remuneration Policy.

                    Members:

                    • Dr G​raeme Emonson PSM (​Independent Chair​)
                    • Lord Mayor Sally Capp
                    • Councillor Roshena Campbell
                    • Councillor Philip Le Liu
                    • Councillor Davydd Griffiths

                    Dr Graeme Emonson PSM

                    Graeme has a strong interest in leadership, organisational effectiveness and governance. He has a PhD in leadership, a Master of Business (Public Sector Management) and a Bachelor of Business. Graeme is a senior executive in the Victoria Government where he has responsibilities for the full life cycle of executive management employment. Graeme held the role of Executive Director, Local Government Victoria from February 2016 to June 2020 and has held several roles at Chief Executive Officer level in the Victorian local government sector. Graeme’s career in local government spans more than 35 years. He is a Victorian Fellow and Board Member of IPAA Victoria, member of the International City and County Managers’ Association, and a Fellow of Local Government Professionals (LGPro). In June 2020, Graeme was awarded the Public Service Medal for distinguished public service and leadership to the Victorian local government sector.​

                    City Collection Advisory Panel

                    Members:

                    • Prof Chris McAuliffe, Australian National University (Chair)
                    • Ryan Johnston, Director, Buxton Contemporary (Deputy Chair)
                    • Prof Andrew May, University of Melbourne
                    • Phip Murray, History/Theory Coordinator and Lecturer, RMIT University
                    • Hannah Presley, Curator of Indigenous Art, National Gallery of Victoria

                    Disability Advisory Committee

                    Members:

                    • Councillor Jamal Hakim (Chair)
                    • Councillor Dr Olivia Ball (Alternate)
                    • Stacey Christie
                    • Isabella Fantasia
                    • Maurice Gleeson OAM
                    • Justin Glyn
                    • Mary Ann Jackson
                    • Geoffrey Lim
                    • Tricia Malowney
                    • Roy McPherson
                    • Benjamin Mooney
                    • Akii Than Ngo
                    • Jerome Rachele
                    • Rosemarie Walshaw​

                    Download the Terms of Reference:

                    Homelessness Advisory Committee

                    Members 2023-26:

                    • Cr Dr Olivia Ball (Chair) 
                    • Cr Jamal Hakim (Alternate) 
                    • Kit Regan 
                    • Patrick Chiappalone 
                    • Lachlan Wills 
                    • Craig Peel 
                    • Margaret Stewart 
                    • Richie Goonan 
                    • Alison Young 
                    • Tim Cronin 
                    • Bevan Warner 
                    • Nicole Bartholomeusz 
                    • Prashanti Manchikanti 
                    To find out more about this committee or its work, visit Participate Melbourne​

                    Parks and Gardens Advisory Committee

                    Members:

                    • Councillor Rohan Leppert (Chair)
                    • Councillor Elizabeth Doidge (Alternate)
                    • Gary Bateman
                    • Chris Cole
                    • Sarah Eggleton
                    • Alex Felson
                    • Gayle Gledhill
                    • Gail Hall
                    • Alexandra Lee
                    • Sarah Maskell
                    • Artemis Pattichi
                    • Felicity Strong
                    • David Wark​

                    Public Art Advisory Panel

                    Members:

                    • N’arwee’t Carolyn Briggs, Boon Wurrung elder and Traditional Owner, Chair, Boon Wurrung Foundation: Elder in Residence, RMIT University
                    • Jefa Greenaway, Director Greenaway Architects, Lecturer Melbourne University, Chair of Indigenous Architecture + Design Victoria (IADV)
                    • Charlotte Day, Director, Monash University Museum of Art
                    • Dr Simone Slee, VCA, Art Research Convenor, Senior Lecturer, Sculpture and Spatial Practice
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