Role

The primary role of the Ryde Safe Communities Steering Committee is to:   establish effective partnerships with key stakeholders engaged in improving the safety and well being of individuals      and groups in the City of Ryde.   provide specialist advice and support to Ryde Safe Communities' partners relating to safety issues.   educate and provide information to individuals, organisations and the community on safety issues.   inform, lobby and influence relevant organisations to improve levels of safety in the City of Ryde.   prioritise safety issues for the City of Ryde and develop policies, safety promotion programs and projects in      response to local safety needs and issues.

Responsibilities

The Ryde Safe Communities Steering Committee is responsible for:   acting as a consultative body on issues relating to safety   collecting and collating data   providing advice and monitoring the implementation of relevant programs, policies and projects   advising and making recommendations to Ryde Safe Communities' partners on matters relating to safety as      defined below.

Terms of Reference (PDF 115KB) Adopted Dec. 2007

Meetings

Meetings are held on the 1st Monday of the following months:   March   June   September   December

Chairperson

Councillor Campbell

Committee Membership

Councillor Representatives  Councillor Butterworth  Councillor Campbell  Councillor Li  Councillor Maggio  Councillor O’Donnell  Community Representatives TBA

Contact Officer   Emily Burgess      Phone: 9952-8302      Email: eburgess@ryde.nsw.gov.au