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A.C.T. ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE

2. Terms of Reference

The Committee advises the Minister responsible for Environment and Conservation on issues relating to the environment and its protection, park management, nature conservation, urban open space management and outdoor recreation reation in the A.C.T.. In particular it provides advice in these areas on the following:

• preparation of management plans;

• development and content of legislation;

• development of urban open space areas;

• development of policies and programs;

• investigation, study and research requirements;

• community information, education and interpretation; and

• community participation.

The Committee also provides advice to the Minister and the A.C.T. Parks and Conservation Service on the implementation of the A.C.T.s Decade of Landcare Plan. The Committee provides the Minister and the Environment and Conservation Division with a point of liaison and communication with community interests in relation to park management, nature conservation, landcare, urban open space and outdoor recreation management. The Committee also acts as a Territory Assessment Panel for applications made under the National Landcare Program and provides advice to the relevant Commonwealth Government Departments with respect to A.C.T. applications for funding under this program. As part of the A.C.T.s consultative mechanisms established under the National Landcare Plan, the Committee will make recommendations for funding under the A.C.T.s Community Tree Planting Program.

3. Present Members

Professor P Cullen (Chair) Ms D Robin Ms C Purdon Mr B Lawrence

Dr D Smiles Mr P Buckmaster Ms F Brand Mr R Falconer

Ms J Rees Mr I Fraser Ms A Taylor Ms M House

Public Servants

Staff time in Secretariat support is 1 x ASO 6 for 11 Committee meetings and associated workshops (estimated time 30% of total duties). Total annual cost $12000.

4. Remuneration

Nil

5. Review

This Committee replaced the ACT Parks and Conservation Consultative Committee in August 1992. There is no sunset clause.

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