At its February meeting the Hunter JO Board endorsed the establishment of two new regional networks to be convened by the JO;

1. Regional Economic Development Forum
2. Regional Planning Forum

These forums engage staff across all ten-member councils, to collaborate and share knowledge on key strategic priorities.

The forums will aim to:

• Facilitate operational alignment and collaborative design, delivery and resourcing of regional economic development and land use planning strategies and initiatives,
• Facilitate networking & knowledge sharing between Councils, agencies and other key stakeholders in these regionally important areas; and
• Provide a consultative forum to assist the JO more effectively represent member Council interests and viewpoints.

To find out more, please contact admin@hunterjo.nsw.gov.au.