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Rural and Remote Education Advisory Council
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Details as at:
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Tue, 24 November 2009
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Portfolio : |
Training |
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Board Type : |
Advisory Committees |
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Function: |
To prepare a rolling strategic plan, to be endorsed by the Min for Ed for improving provisions and outcomes for students in rural and remote regions of Western Australia; (and see stat req below) |
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Created by: |
Cabinet |
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Creation date: |
Mon, 17 Apr 2000 |
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Plan to terminate: |
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Terminated: |
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Minister |
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Statutory Requirements: |
To establish channels of communication between the Council and rural and remote communities; monitor the extent to which the objectives of the Council’s strategic plan are being met; identify projects appropriate to the implementation of the strategic plan; act as an advocate for rural and remote communities with special regard to:- the educational needs of their children and families; - the technological and human resource needs of their schools; - the needs of the staff who work in their schools; - increasing the range of accessible and affordable post-compulsory education and training options; and - ensuring that education and training provisions are attuned to community and industry needs. To offer advice to the Minister for Education on rural and remote education issues as they arise. To consult rural and remote communities on issues referred to the Council by the Minister. |
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Requirements: |
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Meeting frequency: |
6 Per Year |
Annual report:
No |
Ombudsman Juris:
Yes |
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Contact details |
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Contact: |
Dr Murray Lake |
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Address: |
Chairperson, Rural & Remote Education Advisory Council
22 Hasler Road
OSBORNE PARK 6017 |
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Telephone/Fax: |
9441 1900 / 9441 1901 |
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Email: |
murray.lake@des.wa.gov.au> murray.lake@des.wa.gov.au |
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Web site: |
www.des.wa.gov.au/services/ruraledu |
