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What is the NRM Council and what does it do?
The NRM Council is the highest level body under the NRM Act and it has a number of functions. One of the most important functions is to develop the State NRM Plan and keep it under review. The first State NRM Plan was released in February 2006.
Other functions of the NRM Council include:
·Advising the Minister on administration and operation of the Act
·Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the Act and the State NRM Plan
·Assist in cross-regional issues including convening forums
·Promote integration of the NRM principles into other Acts
·Contribute to the Planning Strategy (Development Act)
·Contribute to the State of the Environment reporting.
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Who is in the NRM Council?
The Council has nine members who are nominated by the Minister and appointed by the Governor.
This includes a nomination from each of the peak organisations (Conservation Council of SA, Local Government Association and the SA Farmers Federation), one to represent Aboriginal interests with the remainder publicly advertised.
At least 2 must be women and at least 2 must be men. The Minister appoints one of the members to be the presiding member (chairperson).
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Committees
The NRM Council must establish committees required by regulations. At this stage the only mandatory one is the Aboriginal Advisory Committee.
There are three other committees that the NRM Council has set up on a needs basis and they are:
·NRM Council Assessment Subcommittee (CASc)
·NRM Volunteers Group
NRM Capacity Building Steering Committee
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What experience do the members have in NRM?
Members were selected based on their knowledge, skills and practical experience across a range of areas including:
·Primary production
·Soil conservation and land management
·Conservation and biodiversity management
·Water resources management
·Business administration
·Local government administration
·Urban and regional planning
·Aboriginal heritage
·Coast, estuarine and marine management
·Fisheries or aquaculture
·Pest plant and animal control
·Natural and social science.
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