Minister for the Environment, Mick Gentleman has launched a search for two enthusiastic and energetic people to join a coordination group to help shape the future of water catchments in the ACT.
Mr Gentleman said the positions of Chair and Community Representative were available on the coordination group which works with community groups, industry stakeholders and neighbouring Governments to improve and protect water catchment areas across the region.
“The ACT has the freshest and cleanest drinking water in the country,” Mr Gentleman said.
“This is largely due to how well we manage, maintain, preserve and protect our water catchments,” he said.
“The Chair will lead meetings of the coordination group and act as a representative in stakeholder matters on all things water catchment management and water policy.”
He said the Community Representative would be required to attend coordination group meetings and contribute to developing a discussion on how to best manage the ACT and region’s water resources.
“The coordination group is made up of representatives from the Commonwealth, National Capital Authority, NSW and ACT Governments, Queanbeyan-Palerang, Yass Valley and Snowy-Monaro Councils and was established as an initiative under the Water Resources Act 2007,” Mr Gentleman said.
“Applicants with expertise in community engagement, land and water management, corporate governance and public administration are encouraged to apply for both roles which will begin in late 2019.”
Applications close on 23 August and can be made at this PS News link.
