2021-12-13 General Committee Meeting Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   13 DECEMBER 2021




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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                              13 DECEMBER 2021

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               | yy        NOOSA                                                          Council Policy
               be i        Keelenois                                                       FRAUD AND
                                                                     CORRUPTION CONTROL

               Corporate Plan Reference:                    Excellence as a Council

               Endorsed by Council on:                      XX

               Policy Author:                               Governance Advisor, Executive Services

             POLICY BACKGROUND

             Noosa Shire Council (Council) is committed to ethical practices and the prevention of fraud and
             corruption across all levels of operation. This includes ensuring robust governance and the ethical
             conduct of all employees by preventing, detecting and investigating all forms of fraud and corruption
             that may occur.
             Fraud and corruption can cause significant financial and reputational damage, affect employee morale
             and undermine the public’s confidence in the delivery of services. As such, the risk of fraud and
             corruption is an extremely serious matter for Council and for the community.
             PURPOSE

             The purpose of this Policy is to inform and assist employees at all levels of Council to prevent, deter
             and detect fraud and corruption. Additionally, this Policy also outlines for the community how to report
             suspected fraud and corruption.
             Within this context, this Policy aims to:
                  a) ensure that Council’s workforce acts legally, ethically and in the public interest
                  b) enables employees and contractors to understand their obligations and implement practices
                     to stop fraud and corruption occurring in Council, and
                  c) aligns with the vision, purpose and values outlined in Council's strategic plans.

             SCOPE

             This Policy applies to all Council employees, elected members, consultants, contractors and
             volunteers (collectively referred to in this Policy as “employees’).
             POLICY REVIEW

             This Policy will be reviewed at least every two years or in circumstances where extra vigilance is
             required. This may include times of significant organisational change or high security requirements.

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