About ABM
The Association of Bayside Municipalities is an unincorporated association of the councils that have frontage to, and are affected by the tidal influences of, Port Phillip Bay.
ABM Member Councils | Councillor Representatives
Councillor Jonathon Marsden
Hobsons Bay City Council
ABM President / ABM Executive Committee
Councillor Fiona Stitfold
Bayside City Council
ABM Vice President / ABM Executive Committee
Councillor Anthony Marsh
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
ABM Executive Committee
Councillor Jim Mason
City of Greater Geelong
ABM Executive Committee
Councillor Sue Baker
Frankston City Council
Councillor Jenna Davey-Burns
Kingston City Council
Councillor Michael Grout
Borough of Queenscliffe
Councillor Robert Szatkowski
Wyndham City Council
Councillor Tim Baxter | Councillor Heather Cunsolo
Port Phillip City Council
Governance
The ABM operates under the auspices of the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) – guided by the Municipal Association of Victoria-ABM Memorandum of Understanding.
The ABM Charter (2021) guides the membership and governance of the Association.
Every two years the ABM elect a President, Vice President and Executive Committee. The Executive Committee oversees the Association’s financial management; administration; and the appointment and performance of an Executive Officer.
Use MEMBER LOGIN to access the MoU and Charter.
ABM Strategic Priorities 2022-2025
The ABM Strategic Plan sets out the priorities and key focus areas for 2022-2025 reflecting the opportunities and issues identified by Member Councils.
ECOSYSTEM PROTECTION
ecology and vegetation
The health and use of the Bay to live, work and play relies on a functioning marine and coastal ecosystem that is valued, protected and enhanced. Ecosystem protection requires rightsholders, stakeholders and communities to work collaboratively together to achieve optimal outcomes.
TRADITIONAL OWNER ENGAGEMENT
cultural heritage protection
The land and sea of Port Phillip Bay is of spiritual, cultural and economic importance to Aboriginal people. We recognise the intrinsic connection of Traditional Owners to Country and commit to genuine working partnerships, respect and understanding.
COASTAL CLIMATE ADAPTATION
The effects of climate change amplify the challenges of protecting and managing the marine and coastal environment, impacting ecosystem health, access and use. Adapting to climate change on the coast requires knowledge sharing, partnerships and co-investment to drive action.
COASTAL ASSETS PROTECTION
maintenance and management
Buildings and structures in the marine and coastal environment support access and use. Management and maintenance of these assets integrates cultural heritage, environment protection and natural coastal processes, climate adaptation, shared use and safety.
ACCESS AND USE | SAFETY AND AMENITY
foreshore and marine
The Bay is renowned and valued for its beaches and diversity uses. Managing multiple, often competing uses, requires strong working partnerships that balance ecosystem protection with safe access and use and amenity of the waterways, foreshore and Bay.
INVESTMENT AND FUNDING
Sustainable management of the Bay requires strategic funding and resources. Coastal councils require adequate, equitable funding and support to deliver on its marine and coastal responsibilities and the expectations of community.
History of the Association
The municipalities of Port Phillip Bay came together in the early 1930s due to shared concerns about the Bay. There has been a cooperative arrangement and partnership between the bayside councils that can be identified back to a significant storm of 1934 where councils collaborated and called for State government action to repair, protect and improve the coastline. In 1974, recognising the need for a coordinated approach to addressing issues, lobbying and working with state agencies the Association of Bayside Municipalities was formed.
Recent history of ABM Presidents by Council
2021-current Hobsons Bay City Council
2019-2020 Port Phillip City Council
2017 Frankston City Council
2016 Mornington Peninsula Shire
2015 Bayside City Council
2014 Frankston City Council
2013 Hobsons Bay City Council
2011-2012 Greater Geelong City Council
2010-2011 Borough of Queenscliffe
2009-2010 Bayside City Council
2008-2009 Mornington Peninsula Shire
2007-2008 Port Phillip City Council
2006-2007 Greater Geelong City Council
2005-2006 Wyndham City Council
2004-2005 Frankston City Council
2003-2004 Kingston City Council
2002-2003 Mornington Peninsula Shire
2001-2002 Bayside City Council
2000-2001 Borough of Queenscliffe
1999-2000 Port Phillip City Council
1998-1999 Hobson Bay City Council
1997-1998 Greater Geelong City Council
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