2014-06-26 Budget Meeting Attachment A

Our key priorities

There are a lot of goals we need to achieve as a Council. However, we realise that it is important to dream about the future with our eyes open. As such, we are
realistic and realise that it may take many years to achieve all of our goals and not all of them might be done straight away . However, there are some priorities
which stand out from others and these will be our main focus for our Council, particularly during the period 2014 to 2016.

Our key priorities in this Corporate Plan are:

1.    A financially sustainable Council – We will make sure that our Council is financially sustainable in both the short and long term. This will entail a focus on
      strong budget control and good long term financial planning.

2.    Great customer service – It goes without saying that our community expects and deserves great customer service. We aim to increase the number of online
      services available to our community. We also aim to respond to our customers as quickly as possible and to provide personal friendly service.

3.    Community engagement and communication – We know that our community wants to be kept informed and we need to provide as much information as
      possible via local media and to develop a better online presence. We will involve the community in decision making on key is sues affecting the future of
      Noosa.

4.    Focus on community assets – The Council’s focus will be on maintaining and renewing existing assets rather than building new assets. In the short term,
      there will be a strong focus on undertaking condition assessments and developing long term asset management plans.

5.    Establishing new policies and strategies - As a Council, we will need to develop a range of policies and strategies that set the path for future Councils.
      There are a number of strategies and policies to be reviewed and developed that will set the strategic direction for the future.

6.    Custodianship of Noosa’s environment – Noosa has a long and proud environmental record. Our Council will continue to apply best practice to its
      custodianship to Noosa’s natural environment aiming to enhance local biodiversity for the benefit of future generations.

7.    Diversification of our economy – While recognising our world class tourism industry, the Council will also focus on diversifying the economy with an
      emphasis on “smart economy” businesses and rural futures.

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