Council is seeking community members to join the Colac Regional Saleyards Advisory Committee.
Colac Otway Shire Council reviewed the Terms of Reference for the Advisory Committee in September 2024 and is now seeking nominations for the two farmer representative positions and a buyer’s representative position.
The Committee provides strategic input, advice and advocacy on capital improvements, fees and charges and market growth opportunities associated with the saleyards. It also provides advice on operational, and business improvement matters as well as expert advice on workplace safety related issues.
The Committee also has a key role of participating with other stakeholders to promote the saleyards to primary producers, key stakeholders and the broader community with the objective of increasing livestock selling market share.
The Committee is not a decision-making committee but has an advisory role to ensure that Council is effectively managing the operations of the saleyard into the future.
The Committee meets approximately four times a year and a copy of the Terms of Reference can be found on Council’s web site.