Bega Eden Merrimans (BEM) Liaison Committee
The Committee is a formal advisory body of Council for the purposes of considering, discussing and advising on the implementation of the MOU between Council and Local Aboriginal Land Council’s.
Overview
The BEM Liaison Committee is a Section 355 committee under the Local Government Act. ‘BEM’ stands for Bega, Eden and Merrimans. The Committee is a strategic level committee that works in partnership with Council to advance the cultural, environmental, social and economic interests of local Aboriginal people. The Committee is a formal advisory body of Council for the purposes of considering, discussing and advising on the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding between Council and Local Aboriginal Land Councils.
Memorandum of Understanding
Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) the Council works in partnership with the Eden, Bega and Merrimans Local Aboriginal Land Councils and the native title holders of the Shire. The MOU provides the primary framework for Council’s work with Aboriginal communities.
The current MOU was adopted by Council on 24 July 2024. The MOU is on display in the foyer outside the Council Chambers and can be viewed here – Memorandum of Understanding
Committee guidelines
Section 355 BEM Liaison Committee Guidelines as adopted by Council on 11 January 2022
Committee members
The Committee is comprises up to a total of nine members consisting of two representatives from each Local Aboriginal Land Council, the Mayor or representative and two members of Council staff.
At each meeting three youth representatives, one appointed by each Local Aboriginal Land Council Board may attend as observers.
Meetings
The Committee meets no less than two times per year.
Meeting Agendas and Minutes
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