Mildura Rural City Council is taking the lead on economic and tourism development in the region.
It’s taking over the functions and management of staff at Mildura Regional Development.
As a step in that direction, council has a new General Manager of Strategy and Growth.
Peter Alexander moves from Mildura Regional Development and begins the inaugural role in two weeks.
He will be responsible for economic development and tourism among other duties.
Further staff from the regional development body are also said to be heading over to council.
The Economic and Tourism Development Framework features two independent advisory boards, dedicated to economic and tourism growth respectively.
These boards will guide strategic direction, while Council’s Strategy and Growth department will take on the operational functions currently delivered by Mildura Regional Development.
The process is expected to take several months.
