Following the local council amalgamation and end of the Harden Chamber of Commerce, the Harden Regional Development Corporation (HRDC) will be working for the needs of the district.

Made up of local executives and delegates, the group will be the go-to board for all community and business endeavours within the old shire region of Galong, Jugiong and Wombat, Harden and Murrumburrah.

Delegates representing the six sectors of business, health, events/tourism, sports and recreation, education, culture and the arts will work towards a growing, sustainable and dynamic future for the region.

The Securing Critical Futures meeting was held at the Harden Country Club this week, and those in attendance learnt about the structure, function and roles of the board members of the HRDC. A key role for the Delegates is to represent the multiple groups within their sector by becoming the channel to ensure that HRDC group is hearing their vision of building and growing their sector and how these ideas can work collaboratively with all the other sectors to increase the net worth and growth potential back to the Region.

The HRDC will become the conduit, representing in one strong and united voice how the Hilltops Council can serve the people and the major sectors within the region.

The HRDC is now calling for highly motivated, passionate, organised and connected individuals to become delegates for the identified sectors.

Large representative groups not listed as a separate sector, like transport and agriculture are welcome to nominate a passionate, skilled delegate to the HRDC board. All those nominating for the HRDC board, both executive positions and delegate roles need to nominate themselves and attend the next HRDC meeting on July 5 at the Harden Country Club at 6pm.  

All members of the board, both executive and delegates will be elected at this meeting.

For more information, please contact Annie Jacobs on 0417 717 075 or Michelle Kennett on 0429 862 066.