As part of a review of the election process, LLS is conducting a survey to understand how it can improve the experience for voters.
Open to new and long-time voters, the short, five-minute survey closes on April 17.
LLS CEO Kate Lorimer-Ward said feedback would inform recommendations to make the election process more engaging and accessible.
“Local boards play a key role in connecting Local Land Services to landholders and communities across New South Wales,” Ms Lorimer-Ward said.
“The election process allows our customers to vote for who represents them on their local board and is critical to ensuring their voice is heard on matters that affect them, so it’s important we make it as simple as possible.
“While there was an increase in the number of voters in last year’s election, compared to 2020, we recognise there’s room to improve engagement with the election process.
“Whether you're a past voter or have never voted before, we want to hear from you about what’s working well and where we can make improvements.”
Local board elections are run in accordance with the LLS Regulation 2014.
The review LLS is undertaking will inform where regulatory and non-regulatory changes may need to be considered to improve customer experience.
In addition to elected board members, each of Local Land Services’ 11 local boards has some ministerially appointed members.
Together, they provide oversight of local strategic planning, performance monitoring and local policy, helping to shape the services Local Land Services delivers.
The chair of each local board sits on the statewide Local Land Services Board, which is responsible for overseeing statewide priorities in line with the State Strategic Plan.
The two LLS regions covering the Southern Riverina are Murray and Riverina.
Murray is headed up by Derek Schoen as chair, with other board members being Edwina Hayes, Amanda Barlow, Melinda McCrohon and Andrew Hermiston.
Murray currently has two board member vacancies.
Lisa Anderson is chair of the Riverina LLS, and board members are Michael Friend, Sarah Roche, Elizabeth Lyne, Elizabeth Stott, Alison Hamilton, and Bert Matthews.
Those interested can complete the survey online at regionalnsw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d0AgoGguF6HMlyS. All responses are anonymous.
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