2016 2017 URBAN DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA (VICTORIA) OVERVIEW: COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AND GOVERNANCE CONTACT: JOHN CASEY, POLICY AND ADVOCACY DIRECTOR E: JOHN@UDIAVIC.COM.AU P: 03 9832 9600 2016-2017 Urban Development Institute of Australia (Victoria) 0
URBAN DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA (VICTORIA) The Urban Development Institute of Australia (the Institute) is the peak industry body for the urban development sector. In Victoria, we provide over 320 member companies with the benefits of policy and advocacy, industry intelligence, networking and business building. Our members include developers, consultants, financial institutions, suppliers, government authorities and utilities. Together we drive industry discussion and debate and inform all levels of government to achieve successful planning, infrastructure, affordability and environmental outcomes. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE Urban Development Institute of Australia (Victoria) Board Chief Executive Officer Policy and Advocacy Director Polciy Committees Special Committees / Taskforces Regional Chapters Subject Matter Experts Working Groups POLICY COMMITTEES PURPOSE To lead the planning, implementation and delivery of the Institute s Policy and Advocacy Agenda and to actively identify and address opportunities and challenges faced by the urban development industry. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES While each Policy Committee will have its own distinct roles and responsibilities, Policy Committees are generally tasked with undertaking the following: Assist in the development of the Institute s annual Policy and Advocacy Agenda; Develop an annual Committee Business Plan for endorsement by the Board which reflects the Institute s advocacy priorities contained in the Institute s overall Policy and Advocacy Agenda; 2016-2017 Urban Development Institute of Australia (Victoria) 1
Provide leadership and insight to address foreseen and unforeseen opportunities and challenges faced by the urban development industry; Contribute information, knowledge and resources to the development of submissions, position papers, briefing notes and other advocacy material; Contribute to the Institute s suite of member communications; Contribute to the Institute s development and delivery of industry events including speaker and topic suggestions, direct Committee member involvement and overall participation; Review and assist in providing a coordinated response to government reports, policy changes, legislation and regulatory reviews; Establish and coordinate outcome focussed working groups; Inform the Policy and Advocacy Director, CEO and Board of any information which may require the institute to formulate an advocacy strategy and/or response; Committee Chairperson or their proxy to participate in meetings and briefings with government representatives or workshops, inquiries, forums and the like; and Develop project briefs for research activities and other advocacy actions. POLICY AREAS The policy areas which the committees will focus include Planning, Infrastructure and Urbanisation, Sustainable Development and Finance and Taxation. PLANNING Advocate for the development and implementation of a planning system that facilitates urban development and that meets Victoria s housing and lifestyle needs in a way that has a positive economic, social and environmental impact. INFRASTRUCTURE AND URBANISATION Advocate for the timely provision of urban infrastructure and services that meets the needs of new and existing communities without adversely impacting the affordability and accessibility of housing. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Encourage and supports sustainable development that generates positive economic, social and environmental outcomes and assists in addressing wider sustainability goals within the built environment. FINANCE AND TAXATION Advocate for changes and improvements to the current tax and economic environment that encourages the delivery of urban development and the supply of new housing through a more efficient and equitable taxation system. Promote better access to finance from various funding streams and support the Institute s engagement with the financial sector. 2016-2017 Urban Development Institute of Australia (Victoria) 2
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS Members are able to assist the Institute through less formal methods as identifying themselves as a subject matter expert. Subject matter experts assist with providing industry knowledge and insight to the CEO and Policy and Advocacy Director so the Institute is best able to deliver accurate and in depth industry responses to more technical issues. Subject matter experts may be called on to represent the Institute on separate policy matters that are not specific to any one Committee. EXAMPLES OF SUBJECT MATTERS Greenfield Development Infill Development Urban Planning and Design Legal Planning and Environment Infrastructure Water, Drainage and Sewerage Infrastructure Social and Community Social Planning and Assessment Legal Fiscal and Procurement Infrastructure Roads and Bridges Infrastructure Other Foreign Investment Infrastructure Gas and Electricity Infrastructure Telecommunications Apartments and Townhouses Cultural Heritage Healthy by Design Development Finance Tax and Charges Environmental Planning and Assessment Project Feasibility and Quantity Surveying Affordability (Housing and Living) Urban Economics Urban Ecology Sustainable Technologies PROACTIVE POLICY RESPONSE Review Committee Agenda Advocacy Plan Execution Committee meeting Advocacy Agenda Advocacy Plan Policy Position 2016-2017 Urban Development Institute of Australia (Victoria) 3
TERMS OF REFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE PURPOSE: To advocate for the development and implementation of a planning system that facilitates urban development and that meets Victoria s housing and lifestyle needs in a way that has a positive economic, social and environmental impact. EXAMPLES OF PRIORITY ADVOCACY ISSUES Review of the Residential Zones Improving the Planning Scheme Amendment process Environmental Assessment (Melbourne Strategic Assessment) Urban design standards Central City planning controls Issues related to urban renewal and strategic infill development including major projects such as Fishermans Bend and E-Gate Development charges such as the Metropolitan Planning Levy and Infrastructure Contributions governed by the Planning and Environment Act MEMBERSHIP The Planning Committee is made up of a maximum of 15 member representatives. All participants must be current employees of a financial member of the Institute. The Committee Chairperson is appointed by the Board. At least one member of the Institute s Board is required to be a member on the Committee. Approximately 60% of Committee Members are to be developer members. Committee Members will be appointed based on their skills and expertise and their commitment to the Institute s policy and advocacy activities. All Committees run for a term of two years after which they will undertake a spill process. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The full Committee will meet on a six weekly basis at the Urban Development Institute; Assist in the development of the Institute s annual Policy and Advocacy Agenda; Develop an annual Committee Business Plan for endorsement by the Board which reflects the Institute s advocacy priorities and outlines actions to be taken by the Committee against these priorities; Contribute information, knowledge and resources to the development of submissions, position papers, briefing notes and other advocacy material including member communications; Contribute to the Institute s development and delivery of industry events including speaker and topic suggestions, direct Committee member involvement and overall participation; Establish and coordinate outcome focussed working groups; Inform the Policy and Advocacy Director, CEO and Board of any information which may require the institute to formulate an advocacy strategy and/or response; 2016-2017 Urban Development Institute of Australia (Victoria) 4
Participate in meetings and briefings with government representatives or workshops, inquiries and forums as required on behalf of the Institute; and Develop project briefs for research activities and other advocacy actions. 2016-2017 Urban Development Institute of Australia (Victoria) 5
TERMS OF REFERENCE INFRASTRUCTURE AND URBANISATION COMMITTEE PURPOSE To advocate for the timely provision of urban infrastructure and services that meets the needs of new and existing communities without adversely impacting the affordability and accessibility of housing. EXAMPLES OF PRIORITY ADVOCACY ISSUES Major city-building infrastructure projects that contribute to urban development including Melbourne Metro, Fishermans Bend, Victoria s level crossing removal agenda Funding models for enabling growth area road infrastructure Ensuring effective and positive working relationships with service providers including water corporations, power companies, local government and road authorities Engineering Plan Approval Process and timely delivery of infrastructure to new communities Ongoing reform of the Development Contributions System MEMBERSHIP The Infrastructure and Urbanisation Committee is made up of a maximum of 15 member representatives. All participants must be current employees of a financial member of the Institute. The Committee Chairperson is appointed by the Board. At least one member of the Institute s Board is required to be a member on the Committee. Approximately 60% of Committee Members are to be developer members. Committee Members will be appointed based on their skills and expertise and their commitment to the Institute s policy and advocacy activities. All Committees run for a term of two years after which they will undertake a spill process. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The full Committee will meet on a six weekly basis at the Urban Development Institute; Assist in the development of the Institute s annual Policy and Advocacy Agenda; Develop an annual Committee Business Plan for endorsement by the Board which reflects the Institute s advocacy priorities and outlines actions to be taken by the Committee against these priorities; Contribute information, knowledge and resources to the development of submissions, position papers, briefing notes and other advocacy material including member communications; Contribute to the Institute s development and delivery of industry events including speaker and topic suggestions, direct Committee member involvement and overall participation; Establish and coordinate outcome focussed working groups; Inform the Policy and Advocacy Director, CEO and Board of any information which may require the institute to formulate an advocacy strategy and/or response; 2016-2017 Urban Development Institute of Australia (Victoria) 6
Participate in meetings and briefings with government representatives or workshops, inquiries and forums as required on behalf of the Institute; and Develop project briefs for research activities and other advocacy actions. 2016-2017 Urban Development Institute of Australia (Victoria) 7
TERMS OF REFERENCE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE PURPOSE To encourage and support sustainable urban development that generates positive economic, social and environmental outcomes and assists in addressing wider sustainability goals within the built environment. EXAMPLES OF PRIORITY ADVOCACY ISSUES Provide industry insight to the Institute and its membership on emerging trends and focus areas within the sustainability sector Directly advocate the social, economic and environmental benefits of sustainable urban development to government so that the industry is supported by policy and regulation Represent the industry to government on matters of Environmental and Sustainable Design policy, changes to regulations and other relevant policy matters Advocate for the delivery of sustainable transport through research and promotion of best practice planning for active transport systems Promote affordability through the use and integration of alternate technologies including cost effective energy products Promote the benefits of urban ecology through particular focus on the effects of street trees in new subdivisions, urban forests in public open spaces and integrated natural drainage systems within urban environments MEMBERSHIP The Sustainable Development Committee is made up of a maximum of 15 member representatives. All participants must be current employees of a financial member of the Institute. The Committee Chairperson is appointed by the Board. At least one member of the Institute s Board is required to be a member on the Committee. Approximately 60% of Committee Members are to be developer members. Committee Members will be appointed based on their skills and expertise and their commitment to the Institute s policy and advocacy activities. All Committees run for a term of two years after which they will undertake a spill process. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The full Committee will meet on a six weekly basis at the Urban Development Institute; Assist in the development of the Institute s annual Policy and Advocacy Agenda; Develop an annual Committee Business Plan for endorsement by the Board which reflects the Institute s advocacy priorities and outlines actions to be taken by the Committee against these priorities; Contribute information, knowledge and resources to the development of submissions, position papers, briefing notes and other advocacy material including member communications; 2016-2017 Urban Development Institute of Australia (Victoria) 8
Contribute to the Institute s development and delivery of industry events including speaker and topic suggestions, direct Committee member involvement and overall participation; Establish and coordinate outcome focussed working groups; Inform the Policy and Advocacy Director, CEO and Board of any information which may require the institute to formulate an advocacy strategy and/or response; Participate in meetings and briefings with government representatives or workshops, inquiries and forums as required on behalf of the Institute; and Develop project briefs for research activities and other advocacy actions. 2016-2017 Urban Development Institute of Australia (Victoria) 9
TERMS OF REFERENCE FINANCE AND TAXATION COMMITTEE PURPOSE To advocate for changes and improvements to the current tax and economic environment that encourages the delivery of urban development and the supply of new housing through a more efficient and equitable taxation system. Promote better access to finance from various funding streams and support the Institute s engagement with the financial sector. EXAMPLES OF PRIORITY ISSUES Reform of existing direct development taxes such as the Growth Area Infrastructure Contribution and Works in Kind system, the Non-Resident and Absentee Surcharges as well as Stamp Duty and Land Tax Victorian Government s Consumer Property Legislation Reform Agenda including the review of the Sale of Land Act, the Estate Agents Act, the Owners Corporation Act and the Conveyancers Act Drive increased industry engagement with the finance sector, address issues involving the availability of finance and the impact on project feasibility of changing regulation and policy MEMBERSHIP The Finance and Taxation Committee is made up of a maximum of 15 member representatives. All participants must be current employees of a financial member of the Institute. The Committee Chairperson is appointed by the Board. At least one member of the Institute s Board is required to be a member on the Committee. Approximately 60% of Committee Members are to be developer members. Committee Members will be appointed based on their skills and expertise and their commitment to the Institute s policy and advocacy activities. All Committees run for a term of two years after which they will undertake a spill process. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The full Committee will meet on a six weekly basis at the Urban Development Institute; Assist in the development of the Institute s annual Policy and Advocacy Agenda; Develop an annual Committee Business Plan for endorsement by the Board which reflects the Institute s advocacy priorities and outlines actions to be taken by the Committee against these priorities; Contribute information, knowledge and resources to the development of submissions, position papers, briefing notes and other advocacy material including member communications; Contribute to the Institute s development and delivery of industry events including speaker and topic suggestions, direct Committee member involvement and overall participation; Establish and coordinate outcome focussed working groups; Inform the Policy and Advocacy Director, CEO and Board of any information which may require the institute to formulate an advocacy strategy and/or response; 2016-2017 Urban Development Institute of Australia (Victoria) 10
Participate in meetings and briefings with government representatives or workshops, inquiries and forums as required on behalf of the Institute; and Develop project briefs for research activities and other advocacy actions. 2016-2017 Urban Development Institute of Australia (Victoria) 11
TERMS OF REFERENCE REGIONAL CHAPTER COMMITTEES NORTHERN REGION (BENDIGO) GREATER GEELONG REGION PURPOSE To influence the strategic direction and development outcomes within the Institute s Regional Chapters. MEMBERSHIP The Regional Chapter Committees are made up of a maximum of 15 member representatives. All participants must be current employees of a financial member of the Institute. The Committee Chairperson is appointed by the Board. At least one member of the Institute s Board is required to be a member on the Committee. Approximately 60% of Committee Members are to be developer members. Committee Members will be appointed based on their skills and expertise and their commitment to the Institute s policy and advocacy activities. All Committees run for a term of two years after which they will undertake a spill process. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES All Regional Chapters have the same roles and responsibilities. However, undertaking activities are locationally focussed. Provide an overall vision for the development of the region to help inform government strategy and policy; As an extension to the Institute, undertake activities that influence policy and encourages membership; Connect with relevant decision makers to influence the growth and development of the regional area; Participate in workshops, committees, taskforces which assist government in the development and growth of the region; Represent the Institute on Panel Hearings that are critical to the growth and development of the region; and Deliver at least one Industry Lunch and one Industry Forum per annum. Additional events will be assessed on a merits basis and will be subject to the resourcing capacity of the Institute at the discretion of the CEO. 2016-2017 Urban Development Institute of Australia (Victoria) 12
TERMS OF REFERENCE WOMEN IN PROPERTY COMMITTEE PURPOSE To represent female professionals within the urban development industry and to assist in promoting greater engagement, participation and exposure across the industry. MEMBERSHIP The Women in Property Committee is made up of a maximum of 15 member representatives. All participants must be current employees of a financial member of the Institute. The Committee Chairperson is appointed by the Board. At least one member of the Institute s Board is required to be a member on the Committee. Approximately 60% of Committee Members are to be developer members. Committee Members will be appointed based on their skills and expertise and their commitment to the Institute s policy and advocacy activities. All Committees run for a term of two years after which they will undertake a spill process. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES In general, the roles and responsibilities of representative committees include the following: Encourage the participation and involvement of female professionals within the development industry across all of the Institute s activities; Provide opportunities for female professionals to increase their engagement with the Institute and the broader urban development industry; Contribute towards the planning and implementation of events targeted to a specific demographic market or specialist profession; Promote the Institute and all of its activities; and Contribute towards research. 2016-2017 Urban Development Institute of Australia (Victoria) 13
TERMS OF REFERENCE OUTLOOK COMMITTEE PURPOSE To represent young professionals within the urban development industry and to assist in promoting greater engagement, participation and exposure across the industry. MEMBERSHIP The Outlook Committee is made up of a maximum of 15 member representatives. All participants must be current employees of a financial member of the Institute. The Committee Chairperson is appointed by the Board. At least one member of the Institute s Board is required to be a member on the Committee. Approximately 60% of Committee Members are to be developer members. Committee Members will be appointed based on their skills and expertise and their commitment to the Institute s policy and advocacy activities. All Committees run for a term of two years after which they will undertake a spill process. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES In general, the roles and responsibilities of representative committees include the following: Encourage the participation and involvement of young professionals within the development industry across all of the Institute s activities; Provide opportunities for young professionals to increase their engagement with the Institute and the broader urban development industry; Contribute towards the planning and implementation of events targeted to a specific demographic market or specialist profession; Promote the Institute and all of its activities; and Contribute towards research. 2016-2017 Urban Development Institute of Australia (Victoria) 14
COMMITTEE NOMINATION FORM 2016-2017 APPLICANT DETAILS Name: Company name: Position: Phone: E-mail: Note: All successful applicants must be an employee of a financial member organisation. SUBJECT MATTER Please identify the subject matters that are of interest to you and which you would be considered as knowledgeable. Greenfield Development Infill Development Urban Planning and Design Legal Planning and Environment Infrastructure Water, Drainage and Sewerage Infrastructure Social and Community Legal Tax, Fiscal and Procurement Infrastructure Gas and Electricity Infrastructure Roads and Bridges Infrastructure Telecommunications Infrastructure - Other Apartments and Townhouses Social Planning and Assessment Foreign Investment Cultural Heritage Healthy by Design Development Finance Tax and Charges Environmental Planning and Assessment Project Feasibility and Quantity Surveying Affordability (Housing and Living) Urban Economics Urban Ecology Sustainable Technologies Please attach a copy of your CV indicating your experience in the selected subject matter(s). COMMITTEES Please identify the Committee(s) you would like to nominate for: Finance and Taxation Planning Infrastructure and Urbanisation Sustainable Development Geelong Region Chapter Northern Region Chapter Outlook Women in Property Please identify if you would like to be considered for the position of Chairperson. Yes No Remember: Applicants must submit this form with an attached CV to John Casey, Policy and Advocacy Director at john@udiavic.com.au by COB Friday 30 October 2015.