APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF BOARD MEMBERS

Dungog Common Recreation Reserve Land Manager

The Dungog Common Recreation Reserve Land Manager manages Reserve No. 1038088 at Dungog notified on 21 February 2014 for Environmental Protection, Heritage Purposes, Public Recreation, Rural Services, Tourist Facilities and Services. The term of appointment will be for a period not exceeding 5 years.

A historic agreement between the NSW Government and Karuah Local Aboriginal Land Council (KLALC), has secured Dungog’s future as a national mountain biking destination.

The partnership will return the Crown land on which Dungog Common is located to KLALC over the next 5 years, and guarantees continued community use and access, delivering joint social, economic and tourism benefits for the region.

The Land Manager Board will continue to manage Dungog Common until 2026, working with the NSW Government, community members, Common users, and volunteers to implement the Agreement.

The NSW Government is looking for 2 community members to join the board,– one of whom will serve as an independent Chairperson.. sound business and financial management skills, objective decision-making expertise, knowledge of land management and biodiversity and conservation practices, or experience working with diverse stakeholders, including Aboriginal communities, would all be well regarded.

Your role as a Board Member is voluntary, but the rewards of giving something back to the community are priceless. Don’t let this opportunity to do something for yourself and your community pass you by – contact us today.