South Coast NRM Inc.
Council
South Coast NRM Inc. is an incorporated organisation owned and directed by the people of the South Coast Region. Membership is free and it is open to anyone in the Region who has an interest in Natural Resource Management. If you would you like to join, please feel free to download a South Coast NRM Inc. Membership Application. South Coast NRM Inc. Membership Application.
Responsibility
The South Coast NRM Inc. Executive Committee (interim board) is currently responsible for directing the management of South Coast NRM Inc. and for meeting all legal and financial obligations of the organisation.
Proposed Board of Management
The most significant change to the existing structure, is that the representation of members of the board and the role they play will be vastly different to those of Council members.
Board members will be elected for the specific skills and experience they have in business management, natural resource management, governance and accountability. Their role will focus on strategic planning, adopting policy, setting the direction of the organisation and prioritising strategic marketing and communication activity.
Former Council and committee members will have the opportunity of meaningful input through the NRM Advisory Committee or a Reference Group.
NRM Advisory Committee – this committee will be a combination of the current Regional Strategy Subcommittee and Council – we hope to utilise the expertise of existing committee members to get the most out of our people in a more effective way.
Underpinning the NRM Advisory Committee will be theme reference groups. Made up of communities of interest in the various Theme areas (Land, Coastal & Marine, Culture, Biodiversity and Water) – information and recommendations are fed from these groups to the NRM Advisory Committee to assist with priorities for investment and NRM activity.
This advice will be presented to the Board for adoption of investment and Policy. It means that the technical expertise is channelled more effectively and efficiently to adoption.
Community will be involved at all levels. Their support and advice is vital for targeting and prioritising investment so it is meaningful, has local ownership and avoids decisions that could become adhoc and fragmented.
For community members wishing to take an active part in the decision making process, who are not interested in the Board or NRM Advisory Committee, but who have hands on technical expertise, the Reference Groups will be a great opportunity.
If you have any queries or require more information about the proposed new governance structure please contact Rob Edkins, Chief Executive Officer on (08) 9845 8537.
| Name | Office Bearers |
| Alex Campbell | Chairman |
| Jon Bradshaw | Deputy Chairman |
| Alex Syme | Secretary |
| Gary Schwab | Treasurer |
| Peter Robins | Member |
| Bruce Bone | Government Agency Representative |