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Board.

      Board working groups

      The Board establishes working groups to assist the Board to carry out its functions, primarily to advise and conduct work delegated by the Board. These working groups are the cultural and natural heritage, tourism, media and Aṉangu employment working groups. Each working group is made up of Nguraṟitja, Parks Australia staff, CLC staff and experts in a particular field. Currently the Board has working groups in the areas of cultural and natural heritage, tourism, media and Aṉangu employment. Each working group operates under terms of reference determined by the Board.

      Challenges

       •      Ensuring Aṉangu and Piṟanpa Board members can make informed and effective decisions together as equals
       •      Complying with Tjukurpa and Piṟanpa laws and governance requirements when making decisions

       •      Ensuring working groups function effectively to assist the Board to carry out its functions

       •      Engaging younger Aṉangu in decision-making related to the park's management, to ensure joint management remains relevant and effective for future generations
       •      Ensuring Aṉangu priorities and views are considered when making decisions

       •      Ensuring the implementation of this plan is effectively monitored, reported and evaluated

      Prescriptions

          2.1.1        The Director will provide sufficient and reasonable resources to support the Board to effectively carry out its functions under the EPBC Act, which are:

            1. to make decisions for managing the park that are consistent with this management plan; and

            2. in-conjunction with the Director, to:

                 1. prepare management plans for the park;

                 2. monitor the management of the park; and

                 3. advise the Minister on the future development of the park.

          2.1.2        Joint management decision making and working together by the Director and the Board will be guided by the following principles:
            1. the Board's vision and goals for this management plan;

            2. Aṉangu and Piṟanpa work and share knowledge together as equals using Tjukurpa and Piṟanpa laws;
            3. trust and mutual respect between Aṉangu and Piṟanpa;

            4. Aṉangu can be involved in all aspects of joint management; and

            5. Aṉangu ways of planning and making decisions are incorporated.
        2.1.3        Decision-making by the Director and the Board under this management plan will be consistent with:

           1. the EPBC Act and other relevant legislation;

           2. the management principles for the IUCN protected area categories assigned to park zones by Section 1.5 IUCN category and zoning of this management plan;
           3. the Director's obligations under the Lease; and

           4. consultation with Aṉangu will be conducted following the processes set out in Table 2.

        2.1.4        The Board will maintain the working groups under this management plan, and may establish new working groups to provide advice and other support to help the Board to carry out its functions (see sections 3.1.9, 4.1.3, 5.1.10 and 5.3.8). The