About the Secretariat
Vision
The Rural Secretariat will become locally and internationally recognized for excellence in community-based research, public engagement, and collaboration for rural sustainability.
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Mandate
- Promote the well-being of all regions of Newfoundland and Labrador through a comprehensive and coordinated approach to economic, social, cultural and environmental aspects of regional development.
- Act as the focal point for the provincial government to work with local and regional partners to build strong and dynamic regions and communities.
- Ensure that regional concerns are considered throughout the provincial government and promoted at the federal level.
- Carry out research and analysis of economic and social issues affecting all regions of Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Help communities and regions identify and take advantage of growth opportunities.
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Staff
The Rural Secretariat is coordinated by a staff component of sixteen with the provincial office located in St. John’s and nine regional offices located across the province.
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