Purpose

To provide support for the management and motivation for staff of the Town Council.

Role

To provide guidance on the employment package for the staff of the Town Council.

Functions

1. To approve the employment remuneration package(annual merit increments, performance bonus and market adjustment, etc).

2. To ensure that the welfare and benefit scheme is fair.

3. To periodically review Human Resource and industrial relations policies.

4. To approve training plan and budget.

FINANCE & INVESTMENT COMMITTEE

Purpose

To provide financial management oversight and ensure sufficient funds are kept for the operations of the Town Council.

Role

To regulate and administer the Town Council Financial Rules on the proper allocation and use of funds.

Functions

1. To prepare the annual estimates and annual report.

2. To review the financial performance and recommend necessary action.

3. To recommend and administer the investment and safe-guarding of surplus funds.

4. To monitor the management of arrears and report to the Town Council.

TENDERS & CONTRACTS COMMITTEE

Purpose

To enable the Town Council to have at its disposal at all times, the relevant contractors of acceptable standards to discharge the estate management functions.

Role

To ensure that contracts are called, evaluated and awarded in accordance with the Financial Rules

Functions

1. To review tender documents including specifications.

2. To monitor and control calling of contracts through open tender.

3. To evaluate and recommend award of tenders.

4. To control and evaluate contractors performance.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Purpose

To establish rapport between the Town Council and residents and amongst residents for a harmonious and pleasant living environment.

Role

To coordinate all Town Council’s Community Relations programs.

Functions

1. To publicise Town Council activities.

2. To recommend public relations projects and activities to undertake.

3. To undertake public education programme with grassroots, civil and academic institutions.

4. To obtain and analyse feedback on Town Council related issues.

5. To recommend ways and means of improving Town Council service to the residents and businesses.

ENVIRONMENT & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Purpose

To develop and improve the character and environment of the Town. To ensure that the Town is kept in a good state of repair at all times.

Role

To review, analyse and recommend cost-effective measures to enhance and maintain the physical environment of the Town.

Functions

1. To recommend improvements to the landscaping and environmental aesthetics of the Town.

2. To recommend and review the progress of projects for the development of the Town.

3. To recommend and review the provision of recreational facilities within the Town.

4. To evaluate requests from residents, grassroots organisations and other community bodies for additional facilities and recommend their adoption or otherwise to the executive committee.

5. To recommend and monitor policies and procedures for the control and use of void decks, open spaces and other common property, including levies and deposits for usage.