Calling for nominations for Tweed representatives on Planning Panel

07 September 2017

Expressions of interest close Friday 29 September 2017

Tweed Shire Council is calling for nominations for Council's representatives on the Northern Regional Planning Panel for the next three years.

The Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) system was first established by the NSW Government in 2009. Council first appointed its two representatives, and an alternate, for the Northern Panel in July 2009. Council subsequently reviewed its representatives in 2012. Temporary extensions of these appointments have been granted to provide the current elected council with the opportunity to decide on new panel appointments.

"Given the expiry of these appointments, Council has endorsed that an expression of interest process be conducted to appoint local panel members for a further three-year period," Council's Director Planning and Regulation, Vince Connell, said.

The JRPP will consist of three state members and council appointed members. Tweed Shire Council nominees will be required by the JRPP for matters concerning Tweed Shire.

"The objective of the JRPPs is to create a panel of people with appropriate expertise to determine development proposals of regional significance," Mr Connell said.

Selection criteria for the JRPP members includes:

  • Senior level experience in dealing with multiple stakeholders

  • High level communication skills

  • Capability to drive high profile outcomes in a credible and authoritative manner

  • High level analytical skills

  • Knowledge and assessment of complex development and planning matters.

At least one of the panellists must have high-level experience in one or more of the following fields: planning, architecture, heritage, the environment, urban design, land economics, traffic and transport, law, engineering or tourism.

The term of appointment for council nominees to the JRPP is up to three years and the successful candidates will be remunerated, including travel and allowances.

"Council appointed existing Panel members are welcome to re-nominate themselves for a further appointment," he said.

For more information about the panels, visit the website www.planningpanels.nsw.gov.au/

Enquiries on the nomination process should be directed to the Director Planning and Regulation, Vince Connell on phone 02 6670 2423.

Submissions close at 4pm on Friday, 29 September 2017 and should be made in writing and forwarded by post to: The General Manager, Tweed Shire Council, PO Box 816, Murwillumbah NSW 2484 or by email to tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au

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