04/26/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/26/2024 00:36
26 Apr 2024
The NSW Government has today announced the new ministerial appointments to the State's 11 Local Land Services (LLS) regional boards.
Of the 24 appointments, some have been re-appointed for a further and final term while others will be joining LLS for the first time.
During an extensive statewide recruitment process, 157 applications were received to join LLS regional boards across NSW.
This is in line with the 161 applications received in 2022 and clearly indicates local people continue to maintain enthusiasm to be part of LLS activities.
LLS boards are a made up of a mix of Ministerially appointed and elected board members who bring a wealth of skills, experience and commitment to the organisation.
LLS board members work closely with landholders and local communities to identify and help shape the services offered by LLS, such as providing best practice advice on pest animal management, agricultural production and natural resource management.
The Government also today released the review of the LLS boards and committees.
The review, requested by Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty, recognised LLS as a high performing organisation which is regionally relevant, provides tailored services to meet local needs, attracts a high level of trust and can achieve on ground outcomes without coercion.
The review provided several options for reform ranging from maintaining the status quo to a major overhaul of the LLS board and governance structure.
Minister Moriarty carefully considered the findings and opted for refinements that involve minimal disruption to the Local Land Services structure, while strengthening agency governance.
Options for reform being actioned include:
Other options outlined in the review that were not supported included reducing the number of LLS regions and replacing all regional boards with a single representative.
Download and read the full review PDF, 1460.05 KB.
Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty said:
"Local Land Services regional boards play a key role in connecting the organisation to landholders and communities across NSW.
As the agency reaches its 10th year of operation, this was a timely review to understand whether the existing structure of its boards and committees are appropriate for the functions they perform.
While there were a wide range of options outlined in this review, I have opted for practical and common-sense refinements to ensure LLS is set up for success.
Importantly, we are already actioning the supported recommendations that will improve the way LLS operates so it can continue to deliver its valued services for farmers and landholders.
I will be writing to the new LLS Chair, once they're appointed, to ensure these recommendations continue to progress and be implemented.
Local Land Services board members appointed by the Minister are: