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East Gippsland Shire seeks expressions of interest for Agriculture Sector Advisory Committee Membership until 24 March 2025
East Gippsland Shire Council seeks Expressions of Interest for its Agriculture Sector Advisory Committee to support a sustainable, competitive, and resilient agricultural economy.
East Gippsland Shire Council has announced that it is currently seeking Expressions of Interest for positions on its Agriculture Sector Advisory Committee. Applications are encouraged from agriculture operators, agribusiness owners and community members with relevant experience and interest in the agriculture sector.
East Gippsland Shire Council seeks Expressions of Interest for its Agriculture Sector Advisory Committee from experienced agriculture operators, agribusiness owners, and community members, submit your applications by 24 March 2025
Supporting agriculture growth
In recognition of the importance of a strong and resilient agriculture sector, East Gippsland Shire Council formed the committee in 2021 to provide timely and informed insight into the issues that are impacting on the agriculture sector and to support a strong, competitive and sustainable economy which is essential for the future of rural and regional areas.
Since the formation of the committee, the members have provided advice and information into the Economic Development Strategy, Environmental Sustainability Strategy, Road Safety Strategy, written submissions for the Sustainable Water Strategy and Rural Land Use Strategy, advocated and supported council advocacy through to the state and federal government, and contributed to the design of the 2021 Farmer Survey Feedback report.
Join agriculture committee
Council is seeking members to the Committee that will be representative of a diverse knowledge base including;
- Companies / businesses / family or individual Agriculture Sector practitioners
- Nature of operation (e.g. retail, manufacturing, horticulture, fishing/aquaculture, cropping, animal agriculture, apiary, viticulture, dairy, etc.)
- Location of operation and size of operation (e.g. large, medium, small)
- Other considerations e.g. Board/Committee membership/experience
For comprehensive information about the Committee, please refer to the "Charter V2" on council's website - East Gippsland Agriculture Sector Advisory Committee Charter. You can download the ASAC Expression of Interest form from Council's website and email an electronic copy to economic.development@egipps.vic.gov.au by no later than Monday 24 March 2025.
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