2021-12-13 General Committee Meeting Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                 13 DECEMBER 2021


Finance
The Economic Development Strategy 2021-2030, will be supported by an annual program of work
which will be developed and presented for Council’s consideration as a part of the annual operational
planning and budget process.
Risks & Opportunities
There is no statutory/legislative requirement attached to the economic development function within
Queensland Councils. There is however a community expectation that Council considers the
economy and plans for its development.
Not only does the Strategy align with the following Council strategies, it adds value to them:
Environment Strategy, Transport Strategy, Climate Change Adaptation Plan, Climate Change
Response Plan, Zero Emissions Strategy, Cultural Plan and Sustainability Principles.
There is no risk to Council in adopting this Strategy but rather a risk to reputation from not having an
up to date economic strategy in place.
Operational risks and opportunities will be assessed for individual programs as they are developed
as a part of the annual budget process.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
The Draft Strategy was developed in consultation and engagement with the community through:
•     A workshop with members of the Business Round Table - a forum of business association
      representatives, industry connections and State government representation.
•     Targeted one on one consultation with industry leaders
•     Engagement with State & Federal Government Agencies - Department of State Development,
      Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning; the Department of Tourism, Innovation &
      Sport; Regional Development Australia
•     A Discussion Paper sought public comment via Councils on-line portal Your Say Noosa across
      the month of August 2021
•     Dedicated engagement with Tourism Noosa and Noosa Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
Internal Consultation
The Draft Strategy was developed in consultation with Councillors and staff through:
•     Councillor workshop
•     Councillor briefing x 2
•     One on one meetings
•     Executive Team presentation
•     Dedicated email to Managers seeking comment
•     Attendance at Community Development Team meeting
•     Ongoing discussions with Strategic Planners




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