Companion Animal Advisory Committee

Camden Council has established the Companion Animals Advisory Committee, the primary objectives of which are to:

• act as an advisory body to Council and in make recommendations to Council;

• assist with the development of strategic policies, programs, services and plans for companion animals;

• provide strategic input and advice in relation to Council’s companion animal events and educational programs to help raise awareness about companion animals and the Companion Animals Act 1998; and

• assist Council with the delivery of effective and responsible care and management of companion animals.

The Terms of Reference provide further information about the purpose and operation of the Companion Animals Advisory Committee.

Committee Members

The current members of the Companion Animals Advisory Committee are:

• Councillor Lara Symkowiak (Chair)

• Councillor Eva Campbell (Alternate Chair)

• Kerrie Elias - Community Representative 

• Kate Kabrovski - Community Representative 

• Cherie Davis - Community Representative 

• Sharon Richards - Community Representative 

• Stephen Ferguson (Macarthur Veterinary Group)

• Dr Simone Maher (Centre for Veterinary Education)

• Colleen Ritchard (The University of Sydney)

• Derek Keeper (Nepean Mobile Vet)

• Joanne Lawrence (Camden Community Supporting Companion Animals)

Committee Meeting Dates

The dates for Companion Animals Advisory Committee meetings for the 2023/2024 financial year are:

• 8 August 2023, 14 November 2023, 13 February 2024 and 14 May 2024.

The meeting minutes for the current term of Council are published below. 

For further information please contact Council's Team Leader Ranger Services on renee.galinaitis@camden.nsw.gov.au