CQUniversity Engineering Professor Masud Khan has helped foster a new memorandum of understanding between the Central Queensland Multicultural Association Incorporated and Rockhampton Regional Council.

In his role as CQMA president, Masud signed the MOU with Mayor Brad Carter, formalising the agreement to work together to facilitate multicultural activities, events and projects.

Professor Masud Khan (front left) signing the MOU with Mayor Brad Carter and Deputy Mayor Rose Swadling. Retired academic Dawn Hay (top left) is among the supporters

Recently-retired CQUniversity academic Dawn Hay also participated in the MOU signing ceremony, in her role as vice-president of CQMA.

Masud said this MOU is a milestone of CQMA's relationship with Rockhampton Regional Council in the promotion of cultural diversity, friendship and inclusiveness.

"I, on behalf of CQMA, thank Council for this positive outcome and also thank the community members and various organisations for their continued support," Mr Khan said.

Council and CQMA representatives will meet on a quarterly basis to assess the effectiveness of the MOU in developing the multicultural community.

Mayor Carter said Council embraces the diversity of cultures that form our community.

"In 2006 a census analysis revealed that 7.8% of the Rockhampton Region's population were people born overseas with 3.1% of our population from a non-English speaking background," Cr Carter said.

"The signing of this MOU complements the roles and objectives of both parties to enhance cultural harmony and inclusiveness in our community."