Memorandum of Understanding
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the CCMA and the the
Framlingham, Wathaurong, and Ballarat Aboriginal organisations was
signed off on the 7th of June 2006. A smoking ceremony was conducted to
commemorate the signing of the MOU in Colac Memorial Park.
CCMA and community representatives at the
signing of the MOU
The three Aboriginal community organisations participated in the process of developing and ratifying the MOU. The
aim of the MOU is to:
- Set the core principles of a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) between the Corangamite CMA and the Aboriginal
Community Organisations in Corangamite;
- Identify processes for engaging the Aboriginal
Community Organisations on natural resource management (NRM)
issues; and
- Set principles for management of Aboriginal
cultural heritage issues associated with Corangamite CMA funded
on-ground works.
On the occasion of the signing of the MOU a ceremony
was held in Colac Memorial Park
The core principles of the Memorandum of Understanding are
as follows:
- To work together at all levels of land and
water management to benefit the entire community;
- To achieve open, respectful and co-operative
communication for the achievement of better NRM solutions.
- To work together appropriately and
professionally to address NRM issues raised by the Aboriginal
Community Organisations.
- To work together to seek funds for initiatives
that will help protect and raise awareness of Aboriginal cultural
heritage.
- To work together to improve communication
through a variety of engagement mechanisms.
- To work together to manage Aboriginal cultural
heritage issues associated with all on-ground works funded by the
Corangamite CMA.
The full MOU document can be downloaded by
clicking the cover image here ->
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