Moree Plains Shire mayor Mark Johnson and Goondiwindi mayor Lawrence Springborg signed a memorandum of understanding in the Moree Plains Shire Council Chambers, earlier this month to formalise the shared vision of a commitment to working together for the betterment of the two border region local government areas.
The parties hope that this document may help alleviate, at least in part, some of the difficulties when navigating bureaucracy, disaster response coordination, planning and development, joint training activities and cross-council working groups.
Mayor Mark Johnson said the document formalises the significant relationship between the two councils and provides a firm commitment from both bodies to work collaboratively for the
collective good.
“Both of our councils have so much in common and it just makes good sense for us to unite wherever we can, whether that be through shared services or advocacy we are better together,” he said.
The memorandum of understanding remains valid for a period of five years and includes a commitment to working collaboratively to achieve, more specifically outcomes for the betterment of the towns of Boggabilla and Toomelah.
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