Council extends an invitation to its residents to attend upcoming public meetings in Corowa and Urana this October. The purpose of these meetings is for residents to receive an update on the Independent Review currently being undertaken by Professor Joseph Drew. These meetings will also provide ratepayers with the opportunity to provide valuable feedback in respect to this ongoing review.
At an extraordinary meeting on Friday, July 14, 2023 Council resolved to appoint the Institute for Regional Futures (University of Newcastle) to undertake an independent peer reviewed business case study on the financial sustainability of Federation Council and the advantages and disadvantages of amalgamation. An integral part of this project is to seek feedback from the community to accompany the findings that will be contained in the final report. Public meetings will be held on:
- Monday, October 16 from 6.30pm-8pm at Club Corowa.
- Tuesday, October 17 from 6.30pm-8pm at the Waterfront Pavilion Urana.
Federation Council Mayor, Cr Pat Bourke encouraged residents to attend the upcoming meetings.
"I encourage all residents in the Federation community to attend these important public meetings," Mayor Bourke said.
"Since the commencement of this independent review, residents have been encouraged to stay engaged and informed and these public meetings will provide a further opportunity to do so. I look forward to seeing many residents at these meetings and receiving an update on Professor Drew's findings to date."
