Hawkesbury Nepean Catchment Management Authority: About us

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About us The HNCMA operates across a range of urban and rural issues affecting catchment health The Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment Management Authority's (HNCMA) primary role is to fund environmental projects on private land in areas of critical importance. We are a statutory authority with a board that reports directly to the Minister for Primary Industries. Our programs and projects are largely funded by the New South Wales and Australian Governments, as well as our partners and corporate supporters. We work closely with landholders, councils, landcare groups and other government agencies to plan, fund and carry out practical environmental improvements in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment. What We Do The Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment Management Authority (HNCMA) is one of 13 Catchment Management Authorities that have been established by the NSW Government under the Catchment Management Authorities Act 2003 to promote improved natural resource management at a catchment level. The HNCMA also has responsibilities under the Native Vegetation Act 2003. » more Structure & Board The Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment Management Authority's Board is appointed by the Minister for Primary Industries. and guides the HNCMA's operations and strategic direction. » more Our Strategic Priorities The HNCMA's operational priorities are directed by the Catchment Management Act, our Strategic Plan, Catchment Action Plan and Annual Investment Program. » more Right to information On 1 July 2010, the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act) replaced the Freedom of Information FOI) Act 1989. » more Our Finances The New South Wales Government supported the HNCMA in 2010-11 with a recurrent budget of $3.282 million and a further $2.046 million allocation from the Catchment Action NSW program for on ground project activity. » more Corporate Governance The HNCMA is committed to implementing high standards of corporate governance that enhance the accountability of both the Board and staff to the community and the Government. » more How We Assess Projects All applications for funding to the Hawkesbury Nepean Catchment Management Authority go through a rigorous, independent and transparent project assessment process. » more Key Legislation The operations and role of the Hawkesbury-Nepean CMA are guided by the following NSW legislation and regulations (search by Act name in legislative links here): » more Getting a Job With the HNCMA The Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment Management Authority advertises its jobs through: » more		HNCMA Corporate Brochure PDF (863 kb pdf) HNCMA Corporate fact sheets What is the HNCMA? (211 kb pdf) Frequently asked questions (227 kb pdf) Get involved with the HNCMA (295 kb pdf) HNCMA Corporate Plan 2008-2012 read PDF (40 kb pdf) HNCMA Publication guide - open access information View pdf (89 kb doc)