Rural Councils Victoria Secretariat Jo Shannon Director Community and Corporate Services Towong Shire Council

Incorporation Rural Councils Victoria Inc. established 28 June 2016 Rules of Incorporation are available at www.ruralcouncilsvictoria.org.au

Purposes of the Association heighten awareness and understanding of issues that impact on rural communities; assist with building the capacity of rural councils to face challenges; provide leadership on local governance; develop and support rural councils; and develop policy and advocate for rural councils.

Secretariat arrangements Transitional arrangement with Pyrenees Expression of interest process Towong appointed as ongoing Secretariat

Introducing the Secretariat Team Jo Shannon Director Community and Corporate Services Lauren Elvin Manager Economic Development Kelly Johnson Manager Executive Services Position to be filled Communications Officer

Establishing Rural Councils Victoria Inc. Committee made up of 6 Councillors and 6 CEOs One Councillor and one CEO from each MAV region Office Bearers: Chair Deputy Chair Secretary Treasurer

Current Committee Chair – Rob Gersch, Hindmarsh Deputy Chair – Gavan Holt, Loddon Secretary – Juliana Phelps, Towong Treasurer – Helen Anstis, Baw Baw

MAV Regions Rural south-west Rural north-central Rural south-central Rural north-west Gippsland

Election of new representatives Local Government Elections held 22 October Nominations called for Councillor and CEO representatives Elections held as required New Committee announced Committee elects office bearers

New Contact Details P.O. Box 102 Tallangatta VIC 3700 E: secretariat@ruralcouncilsvictoria.org.au T: 0477 728 463