The Mildura Rural City Council has endorsed a new Economic and Tourism Development Framework to enhance economic and tourism growth in the region.
The framework includes two independent advisory boards focused on economic and tourism development respectively.
The Council’s Strategy and Growth department will handle the operational functions currently managed by Mildura Regional Development.
The decision was based on an examination of how other municipalities in Victoria fulfill these functions, with most responsibility falling to local governments.
Mayor Cr Liam Wood said the new framework would continue to strengthen the existing partnership between the Council and Mildura Regional Development, combining resources and expertise.
The transition of functions and staff from Mildura Regional Development to the Council is expected to occur over several months.
The commencement of the new framework coincides with the appointment of Mildura Regional Development CEO Peter Alexander as the council’s first General Manager of Strategy and Growth.