The Murray Darling Association is a local government that advocates for effective representation in managing Murray-Darling Basin resources.
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Greater Shepparton City Council has nominated a council and a third-party representative for the Murray Darling Association.
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Cr Geoff Akers and community member Geoff Dobson will represent council for Region Two of the MDA.
The MDA is a local government member-based organisation that advocates for effective representation of communities at state and federal levels in managing Murray-Darling Basin resources.
The MDA provides information, facilitates debate and works to influence government policy on behalf of its members.
Council is part of Region Two of the MDA, alongside Moira Shire Council, Federation Council and Murray Irrigation, a non-local government member.
Meetings are held at least four times a year, either in person or online, with locations rotating between members’ local government areas.
Cr Geoff Akers has been appointed as the councillor representative for Region Two of the Murray Darling Association.
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Mayor Shane Sali congratulated both Cr Akers and community member and former councillor Geoff Dobson on their appointment.
“Congratulations to Cr Akers on being appointed as the councillor representative for region two,” Cr Sali said.
“As a local dairy farmer, he has a vested interest and understanding of the basin and a desire to contribute to positive outcomes for the community and the environment.
“It is fantastic that Geoff Dobson is wanting to volunteer his time and support Cr Akers.
“Geoff was a strong and knowledgeable advocate through the MDA during his time with council.
“The MDA is fortunate to be able to retain his understanding of the challenges and opportunities which lie ahead in managing basin resources.”
Geoff Dobson has also been appointed as a representative for the Murray Darling Association Region Two.
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Cr Akers said he looked forward to working with the MDA to ensure healthy, connected rivers, regional development and sustainable communities.
“The MDA work with member councils and communities to develop leadership, identify local solutions and build resilience across the Murray-Darling Basin,” he said.
“I look forward to representing our region at a state and federal level.”
During the February council meeting in which the representatives were chosen, Cr Kieron Eddy was less enthused than others about the decision.
“I’ve no problem appointing Cr Akers to the role, I think it suits him quite well,” Cr Eddy said.
“I don’t have any personal issue with Mr Dobson, but I think we’ve missed the opportunity to put two people on this board who have decades of experience in water. I think that would be much better for our community if we did that.”
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