2017-08-08 S&O - Attachment 1 to Item 6 - Noosa Community Satisfaction Benchmarking Research Report

                                             AREAS OF COUNCIL RESPONSIBILITY

            THEME             (1) Basic Services and Infrastructure
 Performa
 nce        Function/Responsibility                  Examples/Clarification
                                                                                                                              Importance


            Road Construction                        Constructing new OR upgrading existing roads
                                                     Repairing potholes and damaged road shoulders; street sweeping and
            Road Maintenance
                                                     verge mowing
            Footpaths, Kerbing & Guttering           Construction and maintenance of safe footpaths, kerbs and gutters
            Street Lighting                          Funding the provision and upkeep of lights on Council streets/roads
                                                     Traffic planning, traffic lights, roundabouts, traffic `calming' and
            Traffic Management
                                                     directional signage
                                                     Establishing parking policies, parking control, provision of or
            Parking Facilities
                                                     assessment of requirement for on and off-street parking
            Public Transport                         Ensuring the provision of an adequate system of public transport
                                                     Construction and maintenance of open and underground stormwater
            Drainage & Flood Mitigation
                                                     drains, levee banks, division channels etc
                                                     Garbage collection and disposal, waste minimisation (recycling and
            Waste Management
                                                     composting), street bins
                                                     Inspection of restaurants/cafés/shops, mosquito/midge spraying,
            Community Health
                                                     cemeteries


            THEME (2)                 Community Lifestyle Services

 Perform
 ance       Function/Responsibility                 Examples/Clarification                                        e
                                                                                                                                      Importanc


            Parks, Playgrounds & Public             Development and maintenance of open space areas, parks, children's play-
            Amenities                               grounds and public toilets
            Environmental Controls                  Enforcement of regulations on air, water and noise pollution
            Environmental Protection &              Tree planting, bushland acquisition, noxious weeds eradication, foreshore
            Conservation                            protection, preservation of natural areas
                                                    Preservation of historic buildings, monuments, facilities, artefacts, and
            Heritage Protection
                                                    indigenous & other records
                                                    Public swimming pools, sports-fields, land and/or support for clubs & their
            Sporting & Recreational Facilities
                                                    facilities
            Cultural & Entertainment                 Civic centre, public halls, art gallery/museum, sound shell, community arts
            Facilities                               programs, community festivals
            Libraries & Other Information
                                                     Public libraries (incl. mobiles), Internet access, CD ROM's
            Access
                                                     Safety action plans, safety audits, signage, security patrols & cameras,
            Community Safety
                                                     beach & pool lifeguards, community education & awareness programs
                                                     Programs and facilities which meet the needs of a range of stakeholder
            Community Services                       groups (such as senior citizens, young people, families, indigenous,
                                                     disabled, non-English speaking background)
            Pet / Animal Control                     Registration, impounding of strays, control of feral animals
                                                     Ensuring the provision of adequate shopping facilities to meet the needs and
            Shopping Centres
                                                     convenience of local residents
                                                     Working with (& supporting) community organisations and special-interest
            Community Development
                                                     groups to develop strong, sustainable & self-reliant communities




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