Zoe Moffatt
The Hume Sustainability Taskforce’s new committee has been endorsed by council, along with the renewed terms of reference.
Hume council endorsed the 16 member committee for the 2024-25 term, which focuses on providing advice and recommendations to council regarding environment and sustainability policies and programs.
Speaking to the motion, Councillor Jodi Jackson said she has had the privilege of being part of the Sustainability Taskforce for close to 12 years.
“That opportunity has been presented as a resident, so I can understand the opportunity for residents from their perspective,” she said.
“Now having been the chair for the last seven years, I’m very proud of what the Sustainability Taskforce has been able to achieve both for our residents and also for our council.
“[It] is a group of very engaged community members who have a distinct passion for our environment and sustainability.”
Last year the taskforce provided input and feedback on council’s Land and Biodiversity Plan, Climate Action Plan and Transport Plan.
They also discussed and provided suggestions for community engagement about the waste reduction programs in Hume schools and the Hume Solar Roll-out Program.
Cr Jackson thanked the members who were a part of the committee for the last term, and welcomed the new members.
“The taskforce gives them the opportunity and empowers them to provide their input based on their knowledge of their… community groups and communities into councils strategies, plans and policies,” she said.
Cr Carly Moore seconded the motion and said it was great to see the growth of the taskforce this year.
“It’s nice to see that we have so many passionate people within our community who are willing to step up and do something to drive change,” she said.
“I look forward to hearing about the amazing things that the taskforce gets up to.”
Last year there were 13 community members in the taskforce, and Cr Jackson is currently the council-appointed representative.
