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What is an Area Consultative Committee?Area Consultative Committees (ACCs) are non-profit, community-based organisations funded by the Australian Government under the Regional Partnerships programme. There are 54 ACCs across Australia serving rural, regional, remote and metropolitan communities. The national network effectively covers the whole of Australia. ACCs position themselves as key regional stakeholders to build networks and partnerships to find local solutions to local problems. Through these networks, ACCs promote and disseminate information on Government priorities and programmes for the benefit of business and the community. ACCs are an example of how the Australian Government is working in partnership with business and the community to achieve regional economic growth. Who are the members of Area Consultative Committees?The Minister of the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government appoints a leading member of the community as Chair of the ACC. The ACC Chair provides strategic leadership of the ACC in fulfilling its charter and functions, and is responsible for the ongoing operations of the Committee. The ACC Chair often establishes sub-committees to enable the ACC to better serve the diverse needs of the region. Members of ACCs are committed volunteers drawn from the community, local business and government. Membership is voluntary and unpaid. ACC Chairs and members give their time and energy because they have a personal commitment to working in partnership with the Australian Government to help local communities access assistance available to create opportunities for regions to grow and diversify. How do Area Consultative Committees operate?Each ACC works within the priority areas identified in the Charter for the National Network of ACCs. To guide its local-level activities, each ACC brings community stakeholders together to identify opportunities, priorities and growth strategies for the region. This community consultation enables each ACC to develop a three-year Strategic Regional Plan for its region. You can contact your local ACC using the "Contact Us" button above to access a copy of its Strategic Regional Plan. Whilst ACC members are not paid for their services, each ACC receives annual operational funding from the Australian Government. The ACC Chair uses this funding to employ full-time paid staff to undertake administrative operations and assist the ACC in implementing both the National Charter and its Strategic Regional Plan.
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