Four committees have been finalised to advise Baw Baw Shire Council after a nomination process.
Despite some councillor concerns, reassessment in 12 months and a warning not to push personal agendas, committees for arts and culture, early years, environmental voice and place names have been announced.
The arts and culture advisory committee attracted eight applications, including five new people. It will consist of Malcolm McCaffery, Jayne Neilson, Joyce Agee, Emma Nicholson, Jules Cole, Klytie Healy and Deb Leslie.
Advising on the early years committee will be Elissa Wise, Linda Mullett, Jayne Neilson, Tristan Mether, Chantelle Martin and Megan Hardwick. There were six applications, of which two were new.
The environmental voice advisory committee gained the most applications with nine, including four new people. The committee includes Sean Dignum, Liz Clay, Lloyd Harrington, Inge Mitchell, Murray Cook, Kyla Sullivan and Jules Cole.
Advising on the place names committee are Judy Farmer, Ellen Burrows, Siobahn Walker, Wombat Lyons, Rachel Dawson, Jules Cole and Roy Lindsay. There were seven applications, of which four were new.
The cost for training committee members is expected to be $2500.
Cr Jess Hamilton said she held "some concerns" on whether all community members had the opportunity to participate.
"I just think that we need to cast a wider net next time when we're looking for people," Cr Hamilton said.
Cr Suzanne Allen thanked all applicants.
"Your willingness to contribute is actually what strengthens local democracy," Cr Allen said. "Those selected will be given training to settle into their new roles."
Cr Kate Wilson congratulated those appointed and said she looked forward to the meetings getting underway.
Cr Paul Pratt reminded the committee members and councillors that groups would be reassessed in 12 months.
"We want to make sure we are getting value back from these meetings," Cr Pratt said.
"You haven't put your hand up just to go on there and push a personal agenda. You're there to represent your community to get what's best for your community," he said.