About the Network

Role

The core functions of ACCs include:

Regional Consultation and identification of appropriate project activity

ACCs:

• bring together key business, regional and community representatives to identify priorities and opportunities for regional development

• develop, and implement a three year strategic regional plan in consultation with the community, to address regional priorities for growth

tthe ACC will promote this plan to ensure widespread acceptance and support of its aims, objectives and outcomes within the region;

• identify and facilitate projects for funding under the Regional Partnerships (RP) programme and other government programs which will support and underpin the strategic regional plan

this includes identifying proponents to develop, cost and manage RP projects.

Promotion of Whole-of-Government initiatives

ACCs:

• romote and facilitate whole-of-government initiatives including:
  • small business initiatives;
  • linkages between young people and their communities;
  • Indigenous employment, education and training; and
  • the suite of regional programmes within the Department of infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development portfolio.
• develop effective linkages with relevant Commonwealth, State and local agencies to assist promotion and implementation of these initiatives throughout the region.

Provision of advice and feedback to Government

ACCs:

• provide advice and feedback to Ministers and Departments on the impact of Commonwealth policies and programs in regions
• provide advice and feedback on regional development, strategic regional issues and the delivery and access of relevant government programs.

The priority given by an ACC to its activities in each of these areas will reflect Ministerial direction on priorities. Activities will be reviewed in consultation with Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. Ministerial direction on priorities will be developed through consultation with all relevant Ministers and communicated to ACCs at the annual ACC Conference.

Last Updated: 12 February, 2008