Ensure your local council has someone on board who gets why these are important skills and competencies, if you want to catalyse the next generation of successful local ventures.
Here's some reasons why:
http://www.cio.com.au/article/555917/rise-digital-board-director/
http://www.smartcompany.com.au/technology/48850-why-boards-now-want-tech-savvy-directors/