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Mission, Principles & Values
Our Mission                                                      Noosa’s Seven Sustainability Principles are:
We are Noosa – Different by Nature.
                                                                 1. Resources are sustainably managed so that
Our communities celebrate our culture, heritage, and                 the lifestyle and wellbeing of the community is
place. We are connected, engaged, and inspired                       enhanced whilst safeguarding our natural systems
by our unique environment, resilient economy, and                    and without compromising the ability of future
sustainable future. We are committed to maintaining                  generations to meet their own needs.
our point of difference.
                                                                 2. N
                                                                     oosa’s environment is protected, preserved,
                                                                    and managed in a manner that is nature positive,
Legislative Principles
                                                                    low carbon and climate resilient and respects our
The principles of the LG Act underpin our Council to
                                                                    traditional owners spiritual and cultural connection
ensure that we are accountable, effective, efficient, and
                                                                    to Country.
sustainable. They include:
 — Transparent and effective processes, and                     3. Noosa’s economy is prosperous, resilient, circular,
    decision-making in the public interest                           diverse, and protective of its unique environment,
 — Sustainable development and management of




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                                                                     culture and heritage.
                                                                                                                                          We care for each other and consider the ‘we’ before ‘me’.
    assets and infrastructure, and delivery of effective                                                                     Supportive
    services                                                     4. Noosa residents belong to a community                                We collaborate, listen and encourage one another to achieve our goals.
 — Democratic representation, social inclusion and                  that values and respects its diversity, accessibility
    meaningful community engagement                                  and affordability.                                                   We are proud of what we do. We are inspired to learn,
                                                                                                                             Passionate
 — Good governance of, and by, local government, and,                                                                                    change and grow, and bring our very best to work every day.
 — Ethical and legal behaviour of councillors and local         5. Noosa’s community is inclusive, safe, connected,
                                                                     and resilient and encourages participation and
    government employees.
                                                                                                                                          We walk the talk. We are honest, genuine and
                                                                     involvement across all life stages.                     Authentic
                                                                                                                                          are not afraid to think differently.
The values of the Queensland Public Sector Ethics Act
                                                                 6. Noosa’s community benefits from quality places,
1994 guide our Council behaviours and underpin our
                                                                     good asset management, services and programs                         We are united and back each other. We listen to each other
Annual Report. These values include:                                                                                         Respectful
                                                                     that enhance wellbeing, and support creative,
 — Integrity and impartiality                                                                                                            to understand different perspectives and embrace diversity.
                                                                     active, and healthy lifestyles.
 — Promoting the public good
 — Commitment to the system of government, and                  7. Good governance and policy is achieved                               We aim high and go the extra mile. We focus
 —A  ccountability and transparency.
                                                                                                                             Committed
                                                                     through forward planning, effective, efficient                       on solutions and are responsible for our actions.
                                                                     and collaborative decision making, made in the
Sustainability Principles                                            interests of the community.
We are proud of our seven sustainability principles                                                                                                     Different by nature.
which underpin all that we do – from planning and                Our Values
decision-making through to delivery of services and              Noosa Council is a values driven organisation.
infrastructure. These principles guide the development           We are proud of our organisational values and strive
of our strategic documents - to ensure consideration             to demonstrate these values in everything we do.
of sustainability across all areas of Council business.




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