Meeting papers

Message from
the Chief
Executive Officer

The Corporate Plan is a legislative requirement    and social prosperity while delivering the
– an important strategic document that sets        infrastructure needed for carefully managed
our operational direction over the next five       sustainable future growth.
years. It provides a refreshed long-term vision    In the lead up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic
for Noosa Shire and an all-important roadmap       Games, our new plan will ensure we leverage
to get us there.                                   every opportunity for our Shire to benefit from
This sets the strategic direction of our Council   this momentous event.
for the next five years. It is essentially our     Of significant importance is our Council and
contract with our community that outlines          our community’s relationship with First Nations
where we’ll concentrate our efforts and the        people, the Traditional Owners of the Noosa
ways in which we’ll measure our success.           Council area, the Kabi Kabi people. This plan
Our community, Mayor and Councillors have          has a specific and important deliverable, Noosa
been in the driver’s seat in compiling this        Council’s first Reconciliation Action Plan.
document and I wish to thank everyone who          Noosa Council is working towards
took the time to provide input.                    reconciliation, recognition and inclusion of
More than 1000 submissions were received,          Kabi Kabi people and culture into our Council.
while hundreds of people attended 13               Our Reconciliation Action Plan will embed our
face-to-face consultation sessions.                commitment into our day to day.
We’ve listened, captured, and considered all       We are proud of this plan, we are proud of
that input to ensure our corporate plan reflects   our intended outcomes, we celebrate the
the aspirations and goals of our residents,        past and look to the future. At our plan’s core
business owners, community groups, our             is a commitment to making sure Noosa
Mayor and Councillors, and staff. Given the        remains a great place to live, work and visit
significant change and range of challenges         and where community comes first.
in the form of flood and fire events, along        This Corporate Plan will guide that journey
with a global pandemic, the time was certainly     over the next five years.
right to health-check our strategic direction.
The focus is to protect the amenity of our
neighbourhoods, enhance our liveability, and
preserve our shire’s rich natural environment.     Scott Waters
It also seeks to support our economic              CEO

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