Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel
An Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel, known as an IHAP, is a panel of three independent expert members and a community member who assess development applications made to local Councils.
IHAPs will be mandatory for all councils in Sydney and for Wollongong City Council from March 1 2018. IHAPs are to be put in place so that the process of assessment and determination of development applications (DAs) of high value, corruption risk, sensitivity or strategic importance is transparent and accountable.
Camden Local Planning Panel Operational Procedures
Agendas, Minutes and Audio Recordings
Panel Members
Chairs
Stuart McDonald
Penny Holloway - Alternate
Michael Mantei - Alternate
Expert Members
Mary-Lynne Taylor - Primary
Grant Christmas – Primary
Sue Francis - Alternate
Rachel Harrison - Alternate
Michael File – Alternate.
Community Members
Bill Rooney – Primary Central Ward
Keith Hart – Alternate Central Ward
Dean Boone – Primary North Ward
Steve Lyons – Alternate North Ward
Debby Dewbery –Primary South Ward
Mary-Anne Strickling – Alternate South Ward