Purpose

The Reconciliation Advisory Committee (the Committee) is established in accordance with section 82 of the Local Government Act 2019 (NT). The purpose of the Committee is to advocate, inform, and guide Council on reconciliation actions and efforts to strengthen the relationships between First Nations and non-First Nations people, for the benefit of all Australians living, working, studying, or visiting the Darwin municipality.

Functions 

• guide the implementation of City of Darwin’s Reconciliation Action Plans (RAP)
• represent the reconciliation needs of the Darwin community to the City of Darwin
• advise Council on ways to actively contribute to the development and implementation of best practice policies, procedures, planning and programming to support reconciliation outcomes
• identify actions that City of Darwin may take to improve reconciliation within its facilities, services and programs
• identify gaps, issues and challenges in achieving reconciliation that City of Darwin can advocate for and/or partner with businesses, services and organisations to address
• advocate for reconciliation as an active goal by providing education and information to improve community awareness of the importance of reconciliation, by promoting the histories, cultures and contributions of First Nations people to the City of Darwin
• keep Council informed of industry developments, standards and legislation which can improve reconciliation within City of Darwin services, facilities, and programs. 

Committee Members

Membership will consist of:

• up to four community members
• up to six organisational memberships consisting of:
  • Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation
  • Larrakia Development Corporation
  • an organisation with a higher status RAP than City of Darwin such as Stretch or Elevate
  • the Australian Government or Northern Territory Government
  • an education, employment or training provider
  • a community or not-for-profit organisation.
• Any other peak First Nations organisations that the majority of members agree to approach
• City of Darwin Chief Executive Officer
• one Elected Member
• one Elected Member (alternative)
• The Lord Mayor, who may attend as ex-officio.

The domains of expertise relevant to the Committee are:

• understanding and experience of issues impacting on First Nations communities
• community services and cultural development
• education, employment, and training
• recruitment and/or human resourcing
• safety and well-being services.

Register of Committee Membership

Reconciliation Advisory Committee Register

Meetings

The Committee will meet at least four times per year and no more than eight times annually, between February and November.

Terms of Reference

Reconciliation Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

Further Information

For further information contact the Executive Manager Community and Cultural Services on:

Tel | 08 8930 0300

Email | darwin@darwin.nt.gov.au