The Scotland Island Residents Association Committee (SIRAC) has a number of established subcommittees (also called Working Groups), each with a team leader. Some of the working groups also manage the services provided by SIRA to the community.
Working groups meet on a regular basis and discuss matters that may have been delegated to them by the SIRA committee or are brought up as discussion items from within the working groups or members of the association. Working groups may need to engage with the community to gauge opinion or to understand how strongly the community feels about certain matters.
Any interested islander who is a member of SIRA is welcome to join one or more of the working groups. The involvement and skills of community members help SIRA to provide a more meaningful service, so we encourage everyone to get involved!
| Sub Committee | Subjects | Team Leader (TL) Members | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Point | Church Point Plan of Management, parking and development of Church Point | Sharon Kinnison (TL) Colin Haskell (TL) Bill Gye Lizzie Hazelwood | Church Point Charter |
| Communications | Communication with all stakeholders | Carol Beth Floyd (TL) Gail MacKenzie Alec Beckett Shane O’Neill Juliet Wills Lisa Ratcliff Sharon Kinnison Sue Armstrong | Community Engagement and Communications Charter |
| Community Engagement, Recreation & Halls | Community Engagement, Management of the Community Hall, and Recreation Hall | Robyn Iredale (TL) Colin & Rosemary Haskell Gail MacKenzie Roy Baker Carol Beth Floyd Sharon Kinnison Shane O’Neill Natalie Page Lucy Gregg (Hall Manager) | Community Hall Charter |
| Community Vehicle Management | Management of the Community Vehicle | Cass Gye | Community Vehicle Charter |
| Finance and Insurance | Financial matters, administration and Insurance matters | Sharon Dwyer (TL) Tim Turpin Boyd Attewell Colin Haskell Sharon Kinnison Jennette Davidson Robert Fox | Finance and Insurance Charter |
| Governance | Governance of the association, including decision making, policies and procedures | Colin Haskell (TL) Marie Minslow Michael Chapman (Public Officer) Boyd Attewell Sue Armstrong Sharon Kinnison | Governance Charter |
| Roads, Drainage and Environment | Improvements and maintenance of roads and drainage, parks and reserves, and vehicle management | Sharon Kinnison (TL) Brian Rodgers Cass Gye Colin Haskell Emmie Collins Tim Turpin | Roads and Drainage Charter |
| Strategy and Vision | What is our vision for the Island? | Marie Minslow (TL) Gail MacKenzie Sue Armstrong Sharon Kinnison Bill Gye Shane O’Neill Brian Rodgers Jessica McGowan | Island Vision Charter |
| Waste Management | Rubbish collection and recycling | Marie Minslow (TL) Cass Gye Jessica McGowan Colin Haskell James Dobbie Sharon Kinnison | Waste and Recycling Management Charter |
| Water and Wastewater | Proposed connection to Sydney Water and a main sewerage system, Management of SIRA water system and water sales | Fabienne d’Hautefeuille (TL) Sharon Kinnison Steve York Basil Daher Cass Gye Guyren Smith Marie Minslow Colin Haskell | Water and Wastewater Charter |
Interested islanders who are members of SIRA can volunteer to join any subcommittee by emailing the team leader. Meetings are usually held at least once every six weeks.
Subcommittee (and Working Groups) Contact Details
Sue Armstrong
Biography
I lived on the island for a year during 2016-2017. When I moved off the island I missed island life and the incredible community we have here. I have recently bought a house on the island, am delighted to be living back here and am keen to ensure that we do everything to preserve this incredibly special place that we are privileged to call home. For work I head up Marketing for a global IT company. In my spare time you will see me undertaking renovations on my house, paddle boarding, kayaking or walking my little puppy, Mr Darcy. I look forward to being part of the island committee.
Boyd Attewell
Biography
Boyd is an accountant and seeks to bring simplicity and clarity to the association’s financials. He’s happy to receive requests for information and answers.
Alec Foye Beckett
Fabienne d’Hautefeuille
Biography
My name is Fabienne. Before you ask, yes I am French. Our family bought a property on the island ten years ago and we finally made it here in January, 2018 now that our children are old enough to be at school. I am from a rural background and love that natural aspect of Scotland Island. My work revolves around hydrogeology or groundwater resources management if you prefer. When I get some time, I love baking, cooking and throwing pots and bowls (ceramics).
Carol Beth Floyd
Colin Haskell
Biography
Colin is a retired retail executive. For the last 17 years he has owned and managed the Scotland Island Lodge guest house with his wife Rosemary.
Robyn Iredale
Sharon Kinnison
Biography
Sharon, 27 years on the Island, lives one-up near Tennis Wharf. She is a qualified and experienced high school teacher and bush regeneration supervisor. As a Senior Educator at Pittwater Coastal Environment Centre her role included program management, grant writing, project implementation targeting community catchment and sustainability education and catchment monitoring.
