Section 355 Management Committees

Exterior view of Wingello Mechanics Institute

Under Section 355 of the Local Government Act 1993, Wingecarribee Shire Council has delegated authority for volunteer committees to manage a number of its halls and sporting fields.

Council has an ongoing commitment to ensuring that community facilities and resources are available to meet the broad needs of the local community. Council has undertaken to involve the community in the planning, development and management of these facilities and to also encourage individuals, each with their own level of skills and experience, to participate in activities and promote the inclusion of the community.   

Become a 355 Management Committee volunteer

You can apply to become a volunteer by completing our application form:

355 Manual and Appendices

Procedures Manual for Council 355 Management Committees(PDF, 770KB)

Appendices(PDF, 5MB)

2022 Community Advisory and Section 355 Committee Review

Council endorsed the Community Advisory and Section 355 Committee Review at its meeting on 8 December 2021. 

Council resolved the following at the 8 December meeting:

That

  1. The recommendations contained in the Community Advisory and Section 355 Committee Review be endorsed for community consultation.
  2. The Community Advisory and Section 355 Committee Review be placed on Public Exhibition from 10 December to 28 February 2022.
  3. Staff further engage with stakeholders and seek feedback on the recommendations of the Review.
  4. A further report be prepared at the conclusion of the exhibition period, considering the feedback received and proposing a forward plan for implementation.

Consultation on the Community Advisory and Section 355 Committee Review ended on 28 February 2022.  

WSC Committee Review Final Report(PDF, 638KB)

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