Six New Members Required
The Advisory Committee for the Waikato Regional Environment (ACRE) is a voluntary organization of 15 members who represent or have associations with many environmental groups regionally and nationally. Its purpose is to act as an environmental advocate and to:
- advise the Waikato Regional Council on new environmental policy matters, to comment on the implications of existing policies and to alert Council to matters in need of attention,
- network and promote conservation and good environmental practices in the region, and
- act as a forum for ideas and concerns on environmental matters.
Members are appointed for a three year term and are eligible for re-election at the end of their term. Consideration will be given to the geographical spread of applicants within the Waikato Region, their associated networks and environmental knowledge.
For nomination forms and information about the group go to www.waikatoregion.govt.nz/Acre, or contact Emma Wright on 0800 800 401 or emma.wright@waikatoregion.govt.nz. Also Chair: Joyce Birdsall 07 864 7223, email jandbbirdsall@clear.net.nz
Nominations close on 26 November 2012.
