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Living Links Governance

Living Links is governed by the Living Links Coordination Committee. Members of the Committee are appointed by Melbourne Water using the provisions from the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994. The Committee is governed by the Living Links Coordination Committee Charter, ratified in 2008, which states the rules and responsibilities of the Committee.

Living Links Committee Membership

The Living Links Committee aims to have a membership that provides a mix of relevant skills from the local community and major Living Links stakeholders. Membership to the Living Links Committee is sought through public advertisement and invitations to stakeholder organisations every three years. Members may be re-appointed at the end of their term.

Responsibilities of Living Links Committee

The Committee acts as a Board of Management for Living Links with the following responsibilities:

  • Implement the strategic directions and management principles for Living Links as outlined in the Living Links Strategic Plan.
  • Review and amend the strategic directions and management principles for Living Links as required.
  • Oversee, and report to Melbourne Water on all aspects of the development and management of Living Links including financial management and on-ground performance
  • Identify priority projects within Living Links.
  • Seek and source funding and resourcing for Living Links in line with relevant Melbourne Water sponsorship policy.
  • Determine the allocation of funding that has been secured to Living Links (where there is some discretion to do so).
  • Guide the work program of the Living Links Coordinator in collaboration with the relevant Melbourne Water manager.
  • Advise Melbourne Water of emerging Living Links issues and recommend strategies by which these might be addressed.
  • Identify and foster opportunities for integration and collaboration between programs, agencies and the community relevant to Living Links.
  • Promote Living Links to potential sponsors, government, stakeholders and local communities.

Living Links Coordinator

The Living Links Coordinator, employed by Melbourne Water, provides strategic and executive support to the Living Links Committee and works under its direction. The role is accountable to a Melbourne Water Manager, who provides day to day leadership, line management and mentorship.

Financial Management

Implementation of Living Links requires funding from multiple organisations including: Melbourne Water, Living Links partners, and the Victorian Government Our Catchments Our Communities program. Funds provided directly to Living Links are managed and reported by Melbourne Water through dedicated project accounts. The Living Links Committee oversees how these funds are allocated and spent, and an annual budget is prepared for approval by the Melbourne Water Manager. The Committee also has delegated authority to approve expenditure within the approved budget or updated forecasts. Melbourne Water produces a financial report for the Committee to review at each of its regular meetings.

Living Links Coordination Committee Members

The current Living Links Coordination Committee consists of representatives from the following partner organisations. Further information on each of these organisations can be found on the Partners page.