Note: Day of meeting has changed (edited 15 June 2006) Ever asked yourself, "What is the value factor of belonging to a Precinct Committee?" The Maroubra Bch Precinct Committee meets   last Monday of the month at 7.30pm   in the rear of the Maroubra Bch Bus Terminus (in the Council's Staff Room), on the corner Marine Pde & Mons Ave, Maroubra Bch, Randwick City, Sydney NSW Australia. All persons of goodwill from Maroubra Beach & South Maroubra are welcome. The Precinct discusses ANY issues which affect the community     (residents, small businesses and visitors to our area).                         2006  Calendar of MBPC Meetings January   n/a February  Monday 6th March Monday 6th April Monday 3rd May Monday 1st June Monday 5th July Monday 31st August Monday 28th September Monday 25th October Monday 30th  November  Monday 27th AGM December TBA & Party   Confirmed Minutes of the meeting are forwarded to Randwick Council. http://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/council_information/precinctCommittees.php   This begins the community consultation process.  Council desseminates the minutes and responds on subjects that are Council related (any building/developments DA's, use of public parks and open space, greening in the city streets, parks and bush reserves, traffic, parking & transport, graffiti, garbage & recycling, street lights & poles, outdoor advertising & street signage,                            Council Administration & use of funds etc.  The Precinct Minutes reflect the groups discussions & decisions on items through motions which are then seconded and either passed or defeated. Randwick City Council provides paperwork on items coming up before Council.  Schedule of RCC Meetings                  Council and Committee Meeting Dates for 2006 Date Meeting 14 February  Committees 28 February Council 14 March Committees 28 March Council 11 April Committees 18 April Council 9 May Committees 23 May Council 13 June Committees 27 June Council 11 July Committees 25 July Council 8 August Committees 22 August Council 12 September Committees 19 September Extraordinary Council (Elect Mayor & Deputy) 26 September Council 10 October Committees 24 October Council 14 November Committees 28 November Council 5 December Committees 12 December Council Meeting Times for 2006 Meeting Time Community Services Committee 5:30 PM Works Committee 6:00 PM Administration & Finance Committee 6:00 PM Health, Building & Planning Committee 6:30 PM Council meetings 6:00 PM http://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/council_information/meetings/ http://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/council_information/meetings/agendas.php " I affirm the role of Precinct Committees as a vital forum for residents to advise Council on sensitive community issues..."                    23 Aug 05 Mayoral Column Sthn Courier The Precincts are not decision makers.  However if the Precinct has strong objection or support for any proposal going before Council for debate and voting by Councillors, the Precinct can nominate a speaker to attend Council on the night and speak for/against the item.  Committee members (Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and any other committee members) are elected yearly (November).  These are unpaid volunteer positions.  The benefits of belonging to a Precinct is having a greater say than as a individual in the Community on any Council business. Maroubra Beach This is a web page for the Maroubra Beach Precinct  which is one of twelve.  Randwick City Council NSW initiated and support residents to form precincts in this city. For contact details of all Precinct Committees, please see Precinct Contacts,       Meeting Dates, Agenda and Minutes on Council's web page http://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/council_information/precinctCommittees.php  Randwick City Council's privacy code does not apply to this site as it is not administered by Randwick City Council.  Any information such as email addresses or postings etc. is covered by Websyte's privacy policy and applicable laws. Maroubra Beach Precinct web page is administered by members of the Precinct for the benefit of Maroubra Bch & Sth Maroubra residents, ratepayers, local businesses and other interested people.