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Board Membership – Call for nominations

Board Membership – Call for nominations

September 3, 2024

The Wheatbelt Development Commission is seeking nominations to fill one community representative vacancy on its Board.

The Wheatbelt Development Commission is a Statutory Authority established under the Regional Development Commissions Act 1993. Its purpose is to promote balanced economic and social development in the Wheatbelt Region.

In accordance with the Regional Development Commissions Act 1993, nominees for the community vacancy must reside in the Region and can be nominated by a community organisation or themselves. Terms of appointment will be from one to three years. The Minister for Regional Development, Hon Don Punch MLA will make the appointment to the Board after consultation with WA State Cabinet.

The Commission is seeking nominations from people with the following experience:

  • Understanding of key issues impacting the development of the Region;
  • Demonstrated involvement in either the economic, and/or social development of the Region; and
  • The ability to work cooperatively to achieve agreed goals across a wide range of issues and stakeholders.

Please note the closing date for nominations is at 4:00pm on 30 September 2024.

Further information and nomination forms are available from Anita Swift, Acting Executive Officer on 9622 7222 or email anita.swift@wheatbelt.wa.gov.au

Acknowledgement of Country

The Wheatbelt Development Commission respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands that we live and work on: the family and clan groups of the Ballardong, Goreng, Gubrun, Kalamaia, Njaki-Njaki, Whadjuk, Wiilman, Wudjari, Yued and Yamatji People of the Noongar Nation, their Elders past present and emerging.

We acknowledge their living culture and important role in the sustainable economic development and prosperity of the Wheatbelt region. Led by Noongar wisdom and philosophy, we are committed to embracing opportunities for Aboriginal economic development, entrepreneurship and wealth creation; being a voice of change and reconciliation; supporting sustainable and healthy communities; and empowering future leaders.

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