Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee

Section 7.1A of the Local Government Act 1995 (the Act) requires that all local governments establish an Audit & Risk Committee (“the Committee”). The Committee plays a key role in assisting a local government to fulfil its governance and oversight responsibilities in relation to financial reporting, internal control structure, risk management systems, legislative compliance, ethical accountability and the internal and external audit functions.

Bushfire Advisory Committee (BFAC)

The Shire of Wongan-Ballidu Bush Fire Advisory Committee (the Committee) is established under the Bush Fires Act 1954. The primary purpose of the Committee is to provide guidance and advice on all matters relating to preventing, controlling and extinguishing of bush fires.  The Committee will also advise on the layout of fire breaks in the district, formation of bush fire brigades.  The Committee will assist in ensuring the cooperation and coordination of bush fire brigades.

Shire of Victoria Plains & Shire of Wongan-Ballidu Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC)

The Shire of Victoria Plains and Shire of Wongan-Ballidu Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) is established under the Emergency Management Act 2005. The primary objective of the LEMC is to advise and assist both shires with ensuring that emergency management arrangements are established, tested and reviewed. The LEMC will also actively contribute to the development of an efficient emergency management capability for the district. In March 2025, the LEMCs of each shire merges to form a joint LEMC for the benefit of both shires.