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

2. Incorporation Rural Councils Victoria Inc. established 28 June 2016
Rules of Incorporation are available at

3. 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.

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

5. 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

6. 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

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

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

9. 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

10. New Contact Details
P.O. Box 102 Tallangatta VIC 3700 E: T: