The Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission (GEDC) is a West Australian Government agency committed to encouraging and promoting economic and social activity in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia. The GEDC is one of nine Regional Development Commissions, which were established under the Regional Development Commissions Act (1993). The GEDC is responsible to The Honourable Terry Redman, MLA, Minister for Regional Development; Lands; Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development. A Board of Management comprising of ten members is drawn from Local Government, community representatives and Ministerial appointment. The Board sets the overall strategic direction and goals for the GEDC. The organisation receives an annual budget from the State Government to carry out its activities. Staff are located in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Esperance and Leonora and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the GEDC.