About Us
The New England Joint Organisation consists of seven (7) Councils located on the Highlands, Slopes and Plains of Northern New South Wales.
While the area covered by our Member Councils is diverse in geography and economic drivers, the members are united in their commitment to work together for the improvement and enhancement of their communities.
The key focus areas of the organisation are:
- Sustainable Economic Growth
- Educated, Healthy and Connected Communities, and
- Investment in Critical Infrastructure
Members acknowledge that outcomes in these areas cannot be delivered by members working individually or as a collective. The support of our ‘partners’, the State and Federal Governments, is essential if outcomes are to be delivered for our Communities.
This organisation’s role is to:
- Plan and prioritise services/projects which deliver Regional Benefits;
- Advocate to our partners on the need for these projects/services, and
- Collaborate with our partners for service/project delivery.
The establishment of a Joint Organisation of Councils provides members with a new voice and authority to respond to initiate and response to opportunities and priorities within this Region.
Our Vision
‘The New England Joint Organisation is an inclusive and united group of councils advocating, planning and delivering positive economic and social benefits for its member communities’
Our Mission
‘The New England Joint Organisations mission is to lead, advocate, collaborate and deliver outcomes which deliver positive benefits for our collective communities’
Our Guiding Principles
COOPERATION Member Councils will work together with our communities and with our government partners in a spirit of trust.
RESPECT The organisation will be respectful of local autonomy about local issues.
COHERENCE Members will speak with one voice about Regional issues.
EFFICIENCY The organisation will utilise resources of member councils wherever possible and avoid duplication.
ALIGNMENT The organisation will seek to align its priorities to be generally consistent with the priorities of its collective and of its partners.
Our Priorities
Member Councils
The member councils involved in the joint organisation include Armidale Regional Council, Glen Innes Severn, Inverell Shire Council, Moree Plains Shire Council, Narrabri Shire Council and Tenterfield Shire Council and collectively with the NSW Government, they form the New England Joint Organisation (NEJO).
To find out more about each individual member Council you can view their Council web pages using the links below.
Board Members
Cr Simon Murray
Board Member
Armidale Regional Council
Mayor
Cr Carol Sparks
Board Member
Glen Innes Severn Council
Mayor
Cr Paul Harmon
Board Member
Inverell Shire Council
Mayor
Cr Michael Pearce
Board Member & Chairperson
Uralla Shire Council
Mayor
Cr Peter Petty
Board Member
Tenterfield Shire Council
Mayor
Cr Katrina Humphries
Board Member
Moree Plains Shire Council
Mayor
Cr Cathy Redding
Board Member
Narrabri Shire Council
Mayor
Projects
Read more about the projects and other initiatives that the New England Joint Organisation is currently undertaking.
NEJO Tourism Project
The NEJO is working with member councils to deliver increased tourism promotion within the New England Region. Keep an eye out for more information
Water Efficiency Advice
It’s important that we preserve our most precious natural resource, especially now during this harsh drought!
New England Road Network Strategy
Stages 1-4 of The New England Road Network Strategy is planned for completion by May 2020.
contact us
We are on hand to answer any questions you may have about the New England Joint Organisation and its projects. You can reach out to us using our online contact form or by using the contact details below.
T: 0448 219 208
E: executiveofficer@nejo.nsw.gov.au
E: chairperson@nejo.nsw.gov.au
ABN: 18 864 549 400
TFN: 504 121 025
