To ensure all key stakeholders are represented and have access and opportunities to bring their ideas and issues forward for consideration, the implementation of the RiverConnect program follows a clear governance structure.
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RiverConnect Implementation Advisory Committee: High level strategic forum responsible for providing advice, identifying strategic links within their organisation, obtaining project buy-in and co-ordinating major projects from their organisations’ perspective.
Land Managers Working Group: Land management agencies and organisations who meet to discuss on-ground land management works and progress projects as required.
Broader Stakeholder Group: Electronic communication forum (email, website and social media) to keep stakeholders up to date about the progress of RiverConnect implementation.
Education Working Group: Educators and organisations who meet to network, build knowledge and collaborate to deliver best practice outcomes for students.
Periodic forums: Arranged, on an as-needed basis, to seek community input on key projects as they are developed.
Communications Working Group: Partner agencies and community members skilled in communication and engagement who meet to effectively design, share and deliver key communication activities of RiverConnect.
Special Project Working Groups: Working groups with a defined life period that will be responsible for developing detailed plans and implementing major projects as related to a specific topic or project.