Carol Schwartz, Reference Group Chair

Posted 4 June 2008 at 10:50am

Hi. I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Carol Schwartz and as Chair of the Future Melbourne Reference Group, I have been appointed by the City of Melbourne, together with the other reference group members, to gather together from all concerned, passionate, and involved Melburnians, all the great ideas that are bubbling away out there, to pull them together and present them to the Councillors as a basis for formulating their strategic planning.

As the Reference Group chair, I meet regularly with the other group members and with Council staff, to discuss the progress of the plan. We try to use the experience that our various professions have provided in order to identify potential gaps in the strategy. Future Melbourne is a collaborative project that values the input of any contributor, no matter what their relationship to the city. But I think Council has identified the benefit of also involving prominent and enthusiastic Melbournians such as Sid Myer and World Vision CEO, Tim Costello, who you might also have a chance to hear from over the coming weeks.

Ultimately, as champions of the Future Melbourne plan, the strategy will require the Reference Group's approval before we officially hand it over to Council on 30 July. But until then, I hope you make the most of what is an amazing opportunity to directly contribute to Melbourne's future. Be sure you register before the public consultation period ends on the 14 June and then read, edit and discuss the Future Melbourne plan to have your say!

Carol Schwartz,

Reference Group Chair.

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