South Australia Minister for Local Government Geoff Brock

OCA Board Nominations Open

Victor P Taffa

Nominations for membership of South Australia’s Outback Community Authority (OCA) have opened.

Local Government Minister Geoff Brock said people living in the outback had an interest in supporting and in progressing the development of the outback region should consider nominating.

“People who have skills in disciplines such as mining, transport, water management, waste management, and energy provision, as well as those who have a commitment to community service in the outback, are encouraged to apply.” Mr. Brock said.

“The OCA plays a critical role in meeting with outback communities to understand their needs and aspirations, which helps the government to deliver services and projects to those communities.”

“It’s therefore important that members of the OCA Board have an understanding of life in the outback, as well as skills in areas such as strategic planning, project management, and community engagement.”

Appointments to the seven-member Authority are for up to three years, and members will be eligible for re-appointment.

The OCA is a statutory body established to articulate the views, interests, and aspirations of the outback communities, and to coordinate the provision of and promote improvements in public services and facilities in outback communities.

The Authority’s jurisdiction covers almost two-thirds of South Australia not covered by councils, and serves about 4,000 people in numerous small communities, service locations, and pastoral/farming properties in the outback.

Four positions are available, and nominations close on Friday April 22, 2016.