2020-05-12 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                      12 MAY 2020


The Council established an Environment Levy Working Group to assist in the identification,
assessment and recommendations in relation to properties worthy of protection using funds raised
under the Environment Levy. Similar to the Case Management Working Group, this Working Group
does not have decision making powers, as the final decision on land acquisition is for Council. A
Councillor was previously appointed to this Group.
It is proposed that Cr Wegener be appointed to the Environment Levy Working Group.
F.    Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF)
Council co-funds support for the local arts community via the Regional Arts Development Fund. As
part of that process, an assessment Committee oversees the assessment of applications. A
Councillor is usually part of the RADF Assessment Committee.
It is proposed that Cr Finzel be appointed to the RADF Committee.
G.    Transport Strategy Steering Group
The Council established a Transport Strategy Steering Group to assist with implementation of
Transport Strategy initiatives and to provide oversight of the whole Transport Strategy Project. This
is a critical strategy with three Councillors represented.
It is proposed that the Mayor, Cr Wilkie and Cr Jurisevic be appointed to the Transport Strategy
Steering Group.
H.    Noosa Heritage Reference Group
The Noosa Heritage Reference Group was established in 2016 to provide input and advice to
Council on heritage related matters. The Reference Group provides input and suggestions
regarding heritage priorities and potential heritage projects in the Noosa Shire and assists in
identifying partnership opportunities. The role of Chair of the Group is assumed by a Councillor.
It is proposed that Cr Finzel be appointed to the role of Chair of the Noosa Heritage Reference
Group.
I.    Capital Works Executive
The Capital Works Executive assists in the co-ordination of the delivery of the Capital Works
program. Membership consists of the Mayor and two Councillors plus senior staff who are
responsible of the delivery of the capital works program.
It is proposed that the Mayor, Cr Wilkie and Cr Jurisevic be appointed to the Capital Works
Executive.
J.    Climate Change Adaption Plan (CCAP) Project Control Group
The CCAP Project Control Group provides high level guidance and direction to the project team
on both the processes involved in conducting the background assessment report, assessments
and the content of the final Climate Change Adaptation Plan. This includes ensuring relevant public
and private interests are considered and nominated deadlines are being met. The Group comprises
the Mayor and two Councillors, the CEO (ex officio), three Directors and the Principal Strategic
Planner.
It is proposed that the Mayor, Cr Stockwell and Cr Wegener be appointed to the CCAP Project
Control Group.
K.    Sustainable Tourism Stakeholder Reference Group
The Sustainable Tourism Stakeholder Reference Group is a collaborative group formed to facilitate
a collective understanding of what “sustainable tourism” means for Noosa. The Group provides
feedback to both Noosa Council and Tourism Noosa on a sustainable future for the local tourism
sector that is aligned to and respects the aspirations of the Noosa community. The Group’s
membership comprises representatives from various associations, the Noosa Council CEO, the
Tourism Noosa CEO, the Mayor and one Councillor.


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