Sustainability & Enviro Advisory Group

The Sustainability and Environment Advisory Group (SEAG) aims to provide advice on how to develop and implement more sustainable practices in the community, how to conserve and enhance natural areas within the City, and to champion the development and implementation of initiatives, policies and processes in the delivery of the City’s Strategic Community Plan objectives relating to sustainability and environment.

SEAG Objectives

The SEAG will be a key source of advice to City Officers in developing strategies that support the strategic and community goals and sustainability principles in Canning. The group will:

• Provide comment, expert advice, local knowledge, information and feedback regarding plans, services and programs; and
• Provide the City advice in relation to current and emerging issues and policy matters within the Canning community

Further information about the group can be found in the Terms of Reference.

SEAG Members

The group consists of ten community members. Members are appointed for a two year period with five being appointed each year. Should a vacancy occur during the term of appointment, the position will be filled following the normal appointment process.

Nominations Now Open

The SEAG is looking for four new members to add value to sustainability-based discussions, provide advice on issues and represent the broader views of the Canning community.

To apply submit a Nomination Form via:

• email to sustainability@canning.wa.gov.au; or
• post to Director Canning Environment, City of Canning, Locked Bag 80, Welshpool WA 6986; or
• in person at the Administration Building, 1317 Albany Highway, Cannington WA 6107.

Applications close 5.00pm Wednesday 5 September 2018.