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z <br /> The Greater Triangle Regional Council <br /> Sftng P.O.Box 12275 <br /> Research Triangle Park NC 27709 <br /> BgIC 919-549.0551 Fax: 919-549-9390 <br /> Directions Strewt Addrm: 100 Park Drive <br /> Mission <br /> Bring together business, government, academic, and civic leaders to: <br /> • set strategic long-term directions for the region, <br /> • consider ventures needed to achieve success, <br /> • identify resources needed to undertake the ventures, and <br /> • muster the teamwork to see that the ventures are implemented. <br /> Value <br /> The Council offers a unique opportunity to focus the extensive resources and expertise in <br /> the region on a few select strategies critical to our future. Those involved in the effort are <br /> committed to making the Council a valuable and productive use of the members' time. <br /> Description <br /> The Greater Triangle Regional Council: <br /> • is an independent organization; <br /> • sets goals and develops long-term strategies; <br /> • accomplishes its goals by fostering support, enlisting the participation and <br /> contributions of others, and coordinating their efforts; <br /> • focuses on 'win-win techniques" to share resources so that all communities share <br /> in the benefits and burdens of change; <br /> • demonstrates the features, advantages, and benefits of the ventures it supports in <br /> order to gamer the participation of others in the region; <br /> • may sponsor ventures, but usually works with and through other organizations <br /> and local governments that operate programs or deliver services. <br /> Membership <br /> Members are selected for the experiences, perspectives, knowledge of the region, skills, <br /> and resources that they can bring to the council. A regional outlook, commitment to the <br /> mission and work of the council, and leadership in community endeavors are essential <br /> criteria for membership. The membership spans the region and includes people with <br /> experience in government, business, educational institutions, and civic organizations. <br /> Management <br /> The council develops a budget, obtains funding, and determines what staff support is <br /> needed consistent with its mission, authority, and functions. Funding for the council has <br /> come from private donations and voluntary member dues. Administrative support is <br /> contracted from the Triangle J Council of Governments. <br />