Accredited Community Forums (ACFs) are resident representative groups that:
- act as a conduit between Council and communities on matters of local concern and provide non-binding advice and local insights to Councillors and staff.
- maintain party political neutrality
- uphold a zero tolerance for harassment, discrimination, or unsafe conduct
- must be incorporated entities
ACFs have the general support and confidence of the local community to:
- Disperse information
- Promote and facilitate discussion
- Communicate shared and collective views of the community to Council
The Accredited Community Forum Policy and Operating Model outline how to apply to become an ACF, administration processes and Council’s requirements.
Several Shoalhaven communities have undertaken various forms of community led planning, which has resulted in the development of community plans for particular towns and villages. Each plan has been carried out in a different way and contains different, themes, actions and focus. The community led plans listed have been acknowledged by Council and are utilised as part of Council’s overall community engagement strategy and assists in determining community priorities and needs.
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