The Animal Advisory Committee has been established as an advisory body to assist with the refinement of general policies, programs, services and development of plans for the companion animals. The Committee reports to the Community and Environment Committee.

The Animal Advisory Committee consists of:

• Two councillors appointed by the Mayor,
• Two Woollahra Council Compliance staff, one of which must be a Council Ranger, appointed by the General Manager,
  Four local animal professionals (which may include, but is not limited to a veterinarian, animal behaviourist, member of the NSW Animal Welfare League, member of the Companion Animal Reference Group),
• 7 local residents.

Meetings of the Animal Advisory Committee may also be attended by representatives of interested groups and copies of the agenda will be send to the below organisations when matters of relevance to these groups are under consideration:

• Waverley Council,
• Centennial Parklands,
• Vaucluse House, and
• Paddington Society.

The Committee meets four times a year at Woollahra Council Chambers. To find out the date of the next Animal Advisory Committee meeting telephone: 9391 7144.

Animal Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes