The NRM Council’s key role is to advise the Minister for Environment and Conservation (or in respect to the SA Murray-Darling Basin NRM Board, the Minister for the River Murray) on the management of the State’s natural resources.

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The Council also plays a lead role in the delivery of the NRM Act, preparing the State Natural Resources Management Plan and supporting policy development in natural resources management.

In addition the Council audits, monitors and evaluates the condition of natural resources across the State by reporting on the performance of the eight Regional NRM Boards and reviewing the State NRM Plan. This also includes reviewing Regional NRM Board policies and regional NRM plans to assist in ensuring they are consistent with the State NRM Plan.

 

In performing its functions the NRM Council works collaboratively with other government agencies, local government, industry, environment and community groups and organisations.

 

The NRM Council comprises of nine community members appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of the Minister for Environment and Conservation and six non-voting government representatives. Community members are appointed to the Council based on their skills, knowledge and experience in the management

 

The NRM Council is supported by a range of specialised sub-committees, including the Aboriginal Statewide Advisory Committee, the NRM Volunteer Committee and the NRM Council Assessment Sub-Committee.

The Aboriginal Statewide Advisory Committee provides the NRM Council with advice on Aboriginal engagement mechanisms in NRM regions, investment in Aboriginal NRM activities and encouraging NRM bodies to engage Aboriginal people.

The NRM Volunteer Committee is helping to support and grow the activities of volunteers involved in Landcare, Bushcare, Coastcare, Friends of Parks and other volunteer groups.

The NRM Council Assessment Sub-committee provides advice to the NRM Council on the content of regional NRM plans, investment strategies and the adequacy of procedures and processes in their development.