There are two community member positions available on council's Reconciliation Action Plan working group, which comprises of council staff, elected councillors, representatives of local organisations and community members.

The working group will provide input into the development of a new Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and ensure that good intentions turn into measurable outcomes for council, which plays a leading role in reconciliation within our community through support of a range of National Reconciliation Week activities, the organisation's ongoing Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and the Dhiiyaan Aboriginal Centre.

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Director of corporate services Mitchell Johnson said that council's new Reconciliation Action Plan will "set out clear actions, responsibilities, timelines and targets for the organisation's commitments to reconciliation".

Since 2001, a number of strategies have been implemented across council, which have resulted in a strong increase in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees within the organisation, growing from six per cent in 2001 to approximately 18 per cent in 2019. The rollout of the first Reconciliation Action Plan in 2014, has played a significant role in achieving this.

Nominations close on Friday, June 28 and should include the nominee's full name, contact details and outline professional and or personal experience in furthering reconciliation outcomes.

For more information or to nominate for the Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group contact council on (02) 6757 3222 or email council@mpsc.nsw.gov.au.