Business Plan 2013-2014 - RDA Murraylands & Riverland Inc

1. Executive SummaryRegional Development Australia Murraylands & Riverland Incorporated (RDA M&R) has nowbeen in operation in its current form for more than three years. The 2013/14 financial yearheralds the start of a new federal funding arrangement which has involved the development ofa new Roadmap for 2013-2016.The 2013-2016 Murraylands & Riverland Regional Roadmap is a complete, comprehensivereview of the economic, social and environmental factors affecting the Murraylands andRiverland region and the region’s opportunities for the future.The Regional Roadmap will be concurrently released with this Business Plan in August 2013. TheRegional Roadmap has informed this Business Plan by identifying the core vision, goals andstrategies for RDA M&R.This 2013-14 Business Plan details the actions, budgets and staffing structure that will berequired to deliver the Strategic Plan outlined in the Roadmap. This Business Plan is furthersupported by an implementation plan for the staff group. It is noted that for the 2013-14financial year the Board will be operating under reduced funding arrangements. For 2013-14the Board has elected to keep its current structure however this will involve self-funding theorganisation to a large degree. With both state and federal government elections to be held inthe coming year, the organisation is optimistic for renewed investment in the RDA Framework inSouth Australia.Of particular note, this Business Plan contains:Working Budget and Staffing Structure.Priorities for 2013/14 under our key pillars of Regional Diversification, Innovation andBuilding community capacity.Action Plan for 2013/14 is included and it clearly identifies specific actions andresponsibilities for staff.Marketing and Communications Strategy - clearly communicates the work of theRDA in the region to all stakeholdersOperational Risk Management Strategy – details operational risks and mitigationstrategies. It will complement the Strategic Risk Management Strategy developed bythe RDA M&R Board.I commend this 2013/14 Business Plan to you and look forward to working in partnership withmany of our regional stakeholders, funders and the business community in its implementation.Brenton LewisChief ExecutivePage 3