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Item 12.3 - Attachment 8 |
Example of Expression of Interest
Form- Access |
EXPRESSION
OF INTEREST (EOI)
Access Advisory Committee
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Expression of
Interest No. |
TBC |
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Date Advertised /
Released |
TBC July 2009 |
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Closing Time
& Date |
TBC July 2009 |
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Contact Officer |
Email: dmosford@parracity.nsw.gov.au |
INFORMATION PACK
BACKGROUND
1. The
Access Advisory Committees purpose is to advise Council on the access needs of
people with physical disabilities and access issues associated with
intellectual, sensory, aural, visual and psychological challenges.
2. The
Committee works with Council to:
~ provide specialist advice, input and feedback related to access
issues;
~ raise and address access issues with Council;
~ educate and provide information to Council on access issues;
~ provide advice for and monitor the implementation of relevant
Council planning programs and policies in relation to the Disability
Discrimination Act 1993;
~ establish
working parties (when appropriate) to address specific issues or projects,
including International Day of People with a Disability.
3. The
Committee reports to Council through bi-monthly Council Reports.
4. Membership of the Advisory Committee is
voluntary and includes:
4.1
Nine (9) community members with a disability
Six
(6) members comprising disability experts and/or representatives of disability
organisations
4.2
In addition, the following are ex-officio members:
Three (3)
CEO Parramatta City Council or
nominee
Council
staff from relevant departments (eg Development, Traffic and Transport)
5. Membership
of the Advisory Committee is for a period of four (4) years to coincide with
Council elections. Members
may be appointed for up to three consecutive terms.
6. The Chair is elected by the Committee
and shall not be a Councillor or Council staff member. The Chair is elected on an annual basis.
MEETINGS
7. Meetings of the Committee are held on a bi-monthly basis at the
Council Chambers in the early evening.
TIME FRAME FOR APPOINTMENT OF THE ACCESS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2009-2013
8. Advertisements will be placed in
local papers during July 2009
seeking EOIs from the community for positions on the Access Advisory Committee
9. An
inter-departmental panel of 3 will assess EOIs against the selection criteria.
10. Recommendations
for the appointment of the Access Advisory Committee will be made to Council in
August 2009.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
11. Council
invites interested persons with appropriate skills from the local community to
submit an EOI to Council by 10am on xx/xx/xx
For a copy
of the EOI document and all inquiries please contact Donna Mosford by email dmosford@parracity.nsw.gov.au
or telephone 9806 5599.
SELECTION
CRITERIA
Applicants must meet at least one of
the following criterion:
· People with a
disability who live, work or study in Parramatta LGA
· People
employed by a disability service provider in the Parramatta LGA
· People with a
demonstrated qualification/ competency/ knowledge of legislative requirements
such as the Disability Discrimination Act 1993.
EOI Submission
Council invites interested members from the community to submit an
expression of interest to Council by 10:00am xx/xx/xx. Interested parties should address the selection
criteria stated above and complete Attachment 1 as shown.
All enquiries or requests for information should be directed to
Requirements
1. Your
Expression of Interest should comprise Attachment 1 completed
2. Expressions
of Interest should be clearly marked CONFIDENTIAL and addressed to:
Donna
Mosford
EOI xxxx
- Formation of Parramatta City Council Access Committee
Attachment 1
Expressions
of Interest Form
I wish to be considered as a member of Parramatta City Councils Access Committee.
Name:
Address:
.
Employer/Business Name: (if applicable)
Business Address: (if applicable)
.
....
Phone:
Email:
.....
NB.
Any persons, company or organization contracting services to
Please tick the boxes that relate to you below:
1. I am
i. a resident of the Parramatta LGA □
ii. a disability service provider in
the Parramatta LGA □
iii. a worker in the Parramatta LGA □
iv. a student in the Parramatta LGA □
v. other □
Please provide brief details:
....
2. I have:
i. personal experience of disability
access issues □
ii. professional experience related to
disability access issues □
iii. knowledge related to disability access
issues □
iv. skills related to disability access
issues □
v. other □
Please provide brief details:
3. I have:
i. experience as a member of an
Access Committee □
ii. experience in a similar
position □
Please provide brief details:
4. I have:
i. knowledge of disability
networks and communities □
ii. contact with disability
networks and communities □
Please list relevant groups/organisations you are
currently involved with:
5. Please provide any other information
that you feel may be relevant to Councils consideration of your interest.
6. I, the undersigned:
i. am committed to act in
accordance with Councils Code of Conduct □
ii. am committed to
access and equity principles □
iii. have general
acceptance of the communities I represent □
Signature:
Date:
..
Please attach any supporting documentation and submit
your expression of interest clearly marked CONFIDENTIAL to:
Donna Mosford
EOI xxx Independent
Community Representatives for