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in order to manage the long-term viability of water resources (see Section 3.1 Knowledge for managing country for more details).

   Figure 11: The Muṯitjulu Township Zone

 Muṯitjulu Community Aboriginal Corporation (MCAC)

 Muṯitjulu Community Aboriginal Corporation (MCAC) operates in accordance with the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth) (the CATSI Act) and is the Relevant Aboriginal Association under the Muṯitjulu Township sublease. At the time of this plan's preparation, MCAC's aims are to:
   •      Improve the life and well-being of the members. 'We are here to live well, be healthy and happy, create a better world for our kids and their kids, look after our country and strengthen our culture';
   •      Relieve poverty, sickness, destitution, helplessness, suffering and misfortune among members, their families, and visitors;
   •      Support members and their families by developing the community economy;

   •      Support and encourage members to manage their own affairs on their own land;

   •      Support and encourage Anangu law, language and culture;

   •      Build trust and friendship between members and other people;

   •      Work together with other Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal groups on projects that benefit all; and

   •      Receive and spend grants from Government and other groups for the benefit of our community.

 MCAC manages a range of services and activities in the Muṯitjulu community, which include building and infrastructure management, community development projects and facilitating social and cultural activities. MCAC also employ a Muṯitjulu Liaison Officer (MLO) (which for the purpose of this plan is the Community Liaison Officer under the park lease agreement). In accordance with the lease, the Director provides funding (with a budget approved by the Board) for the position of MLO. The MLO's role is to represent the community on the Joint Management partnership team, liaise between Muṯitjulu community and the
 Director, about matters relevant to the park's management and Muṯitjulu community and to present Muṯitjulu community views about these matters to the Board.

 Community services

 Services for the day-to-day functioning of the Muṯitjulu community include township infrastructure, housing development, health, education, police, and social and community services. These are the responsibility of Australian and Northern Territory Government agencies, as well as a range of other organisations, including MCAC. The Director works closely with these organisations and agencies in relation to the sustainable development of the community. Recognising the importance of these issues and supporting community development programs greatly assists in making joint management of the park strong and sustainable.

 The Director currently provides all essential services (power, water and sewerage) to the Muṯitjulu community. It is recognised that it is not the core business of the Director to deliver essential services for remote communities. Discussions with Commonwealth agencies and the Northern Territory Government regarding transfer