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Tourism Board

The Parkes Shire Tourism Board acts under delegated authority of Parkes Shire Council (under Section 527 of the Local Government Act). The Board is charged with the execution of the tourism objectives and the observance of the tourism policies as resolved by Council. The Board has the primary responsibility for tourism planning, development and marketing in Parkes Shire. In doing so, the Board observes and implements the strategies outlined in the Parkes Shire Tourism Strategy.

The primary purposes of the Board are to: - liaise with Council, the community, the commercial sector and tourism operators; - advise on tourism development and marketing; and coordinate industry funded initiatives.

The Board is to consist of maximum 10 members:
With 2 representatives of Parkes Shire Council and the following as a guideline:
1 (minimum) Representative from Peak Hill
1 (minimum) Representative from the Bogan Way Villages
3 (minimum) Representatives from the tourism industry
1 (minimum) Representative from commerce

The current 8 Civic representatives are:

Leighton Davies, Peak Hill Caravan Park
Maree Hornery, Alpaca Country Shop & Cafe
Christopher McQuie, Western Road Liners
Michelle Sharpe, NorthParkes Mine
Chris Hollingdrake, CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope
Sandra Stevenson, Trundle Newsagency
Margaret Tanner, Craft Corner
Malcolm Westcott, Kadina Bed & Breakfast

The current 2 Council representatives are:

Cr Ken Keith, Parkes Shire Council
Cr Bev Laing, Parkes Shire Council

The Executive Officer is:
Kelly Hendry, Tourism Manager - Parkes Shire Council

Board Members are appointed to serve a 2-year term.
All Board positions will be vacated and re-filled following the Local Government election set to take place in September 2008; and every 2 years thereafter.

Contacting the Board:

Parkes Shire Tourism Board
PO Box 532
PARKES NSW 2870
Ph: (02) 6863 8860 - Kelly Hendry (Executive Officer)
Email: kelly.hendry@parkes.nsw.gov.au

Click here to download a copy of the Parkes Shire Tourism Board Operational Guidelines


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