Some items that appear on a Council agenda may not be debated and will be determined via a single ‘en bloc’ resolution of Council. Items to be debated will generally be identified prior to the meeting via a notification from Councillors and are listed on the Items for Debate page.
Supplementary Items can be included in a Council Meeting agenda up to 72 hours before a meeting.
Immediately preceding Council Meetings, the Agenda Briefing Sessions are held. Commencing at 5:00pm, Agenda Briefing Sessions are open to the public, and provide the opportunity to see what questions Councillors have on a current agenda item prior to its formal consideration at the Council Meeting.
Information on Council Meeting processes and procedures, and Agenda Briefing Sessions are available by contacting the Governance team via email or on 9781 0444.
Recordings of Council meetings, including live-streamed meetings can be viewed via the City's YouTube Channel, using the link below.
Meetings are held at 5.30pm in Council Chambers in the Civic and Administration Building - 2 Southern Drive, Busselton.
Committees of Council provide advice to the Council to enable decisions to be made. Committees of Council cover various subjects including finance, policy development and bush fire management.
Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee
The City of Busselton Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee is established to fulfil the requirements of s. 7.1A of the Local Government Act 1995. It is to provide an independent oversight of the financial systems of the local government on behalf of the Council. The Committee operates to assist Council to fulfil its corporate governance, stewardship, leadership and control responsibilities in relation to financial reporting and audit, internal audit, and risk management. The committee also reviews and makes recommendations in relation to identified continuous improvement opportunities.
All meetings will be held in the Council Chambers, Level 2, City of Busselton Civic and Administration Centre, 2 Southern Drive, Busselton.
Terms of Reference: Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee
Meeting Dates
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| 1pm 11 March 2026 |
| 1pm 20 May 2026 |
| 1pm 19 August 2026 |
| 1pm 18 November 2026 |
Bush Fires Advisory Committee
The Committee is established to provide advice to Council in regard to all matters relating to bush fire control, prevention and management, including recommendation on the annual firebreak requirements, capital (equipment) purchase, review of firefighting/prevention practices and firefighting training.
Terms of Reference: Bush Fires Advisory Committee
CEO Performance Review Committee
The Committee is established for the purpose of assisting the Council to fulfil its functions under the City of Busselton Standards for CEO Recruitment, Performance Review and Termination (CEO Standards) in relation to review of the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO) performance.
All meetings will be held in the Council Chambers, Level 2, City of Busselton Civic and Administration Centre, 2 Southern Drive, Busselton.
Terms of Reference: CEO Performance Review Committee
Meeting Dates
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| 1pm 11 February 2026 |
| 1pm 27 May 2026 |
| 1pm 12 August 2026 |
| 1pm 25 November 2026 |
CEO Selection Committee
The committee is established for the purposes of assisting the Council in the recruitment and selection of applicants for the position of Chief Executive Officer.
All meetings will be held in the Council Chambers, Level 2, City of Busselton Civic and Administration Centre, 2 Southern Drive, Busselton.
Terms of Reference: CEO Selection Committee
Local Emergency Management Committee
Terms of Reference: LEMC
Meelup Regional Park Committee
The Meelup Regional Park Committee was established to care for, control and manage Meelup Regional Park and to develop a strategic plan for the park.
The meetings will commence at a time to be confirmed and be held in the Greenfield Community Meeting Room on Dunsborough Lakes Drive (next to the Men’s Shed).
Terms of Reference: Meelup Regional Park Committee
Terms of Reference: Meelup Regional Park Working Group
Governance of Meelup Regional Park
Meeting Dates
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| Time TBC - 18 March 2026 |
| Time TBC - 14 October 2026 |
Policy and Legislation Committee
The Committee is established for the purpose of assisting the Council to undertake its role under Section 2.7(2) (b) of the Act, to determine the local government's policies, and its legislative function in accordance with Division 2 of Part 3 of the Act.
All meetings will be held in the Council Chambers, Level 2, City of Busselton Civic and Administration Centre, 2 Southern Drive, Busselton. The meetings are open to the general public.
Terms of Reference: Policy and Legislation Committee
Meeting Dates
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| 1pm 28 January 2026 |
| 1pm 4 March 2026 |
| 1pm 13 May 2026 |
| 1pm 22 July 2026 |
| 1pm 9 September 2026 |
| 1pm 11 November 2026 |
Strategic Projects Committee
The Committee is established to provide oversight, strategic direction, and informed recommendations to Council on the planning, prioritisation, and delivery of major strategic projects that support the City of Busselton’s long-term vision and community outcomes.
All meetings will be held in the Council Chambers, Level 2, City of Busselton Civic and Administration Centre, 2 Southern Drive, Busselton.
Terms of Reference: Strategic Projects Committee
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Meeting Dates
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| 1pm 4 February 2026 |
| 1pm 6 May 2026 |
| 1pm 5 August 2026 |
| 1pm 4 November 2026 |
Waterways Management Committee
The Waterways Management Committee was established to care for the Vasse River and Toby Inlet.
All meetings will be held in the Council Chambers, Level 2, City of Busselton Civic and Administration Centre, 2 Southern Drive, Busselton.
Terms of Reference: Waterways Management Committee
Meeting Dates
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| 1pm 23 July 2026 |
| 1pm 3 December 2026 |