Core Functions
The Core Functions of the South West ACC include:
Regional Consultation and identification of appropriate project activity ACCs will: bring together key business, regional and community representatives to identify priorities and opportunities for regional development
develop, and implement a three year strategic regional plan in consultation with the community, to address regional priorities for growth the ACC will promote this plan to ensure widespread acceptance and support of its aims, objectives and outcomes within the region;
identify and facilitate projects for funding under the Regional Partnerships Programme (RP) and other government programmes which will support and underpin the strategic regional plan
This includes identifying proponents to develop, cost and manage RP projects.
Promotion of Whole-of-Government initiatives ACCs will: promote and facilitate whole-of-government initiatives including: small business initiatives; linkages between young people and their communities; Indigenous employment, education and training;
and the suite of regional programs within the Department of Transport and Regoinal Services' portfolio.
develop effective linkages with relevant Commonwealth, State and local agencies to assist promotion and implementation of these initiatives throughout the region.
Provision of advice and feedback to Government ACCs will: provide advice and feedback to Ministers and Departments on provide advice and feedback on regional development, strategic regional issues and the delivery and access of relevant government programs.
The priority given by an ACC to its activities in each of these areas will reflect Ministerial direction on priorities. Activities will be reviewed in consultation with Department of Transport and Regional Services. Ministerial direction on priorities will be developed through consultation with all relevant Ministers and communicated to ACCs at the annual National Forum of ACC Chairs.
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