Government House Committee

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The Government House Committee was established by the Premier in 1985 to advise the Government on the long and short term renovation, conservation and maintenance requirements of the buildings and grounds of Government House. Mr F. Honan, the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Premier and Cabinet was the Chairman of this Committee.

The terms of reference of the Government House Committee were to:

(1) advise the Government on -

the long and short term renovation, conservation and maintenance requirements of the buildings and grounds of Government House

the standards of services, facilities, furniture and fittings desirable for Government House

the opportunities of putting Government House and its grounds to additional uses which would be for the benefit of the State of Victoria

the estimates of annual expenditure in relation to the renovation, conservation, maintenance and efficient operation of the buildings and grounds, services, facilities, furnitures and fittings of Government House

any other matter concerning Government House referred to it by the government.

(2) direct the annual program of renovation and maintenance to maintain Government House in a serviceable state.

The Committee ceased to exist as of July 1987.