2019-09-10 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   10 SEPTEMBER 2019




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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                10 SEPTEMBER 2019

      COUNCIL POLICY —- ENVIRONMENT GRANTS
          *   project monitoring and completion
          e   ensuring the applicant acquits the funding on time
          e   sign-off on the acquittal form.
       Business
       For the purpose of this policy, business is defined as an organisation or enterprising entity
       engaged in commercial, industrial or professional activities for profit. This may be in the form of a
       sole trader, company or partnership. (Sole trader an individual operating as the sole person
       legally responsible for all aspects of the business. Company: a legal entity separate from its
       shareholders. Partnership: an association of people or entities running a business together, but not
       as a company).
  |    Business Trust
      An entity that holds property or income for the benefit of others.
       Community Grant Policy
       A policy outlining the parameters by which a local government may provide grant funding to
       community groups. For the purposes of statutory reporting, this Environment Grants Policy is a
       ‘Community Grants Policy’ under the definition of the Loca! Goverment Regulations (2012).
       Conflict of Interest
       A conflict of interest is a conflict between an officers or councillor’s personal interests (including
       personal interests arising from their relationships or memberships, for example) that might lead to a
       decision that is contrary to the public interest.
       Environment Strategy
      The Environment Strategy is the overarching Noosa Council strategic document relating to the
       environment. It is divided into four Key Focus Areas, each of which have several priorities and a
       target. Each Key Focus Area also has a series of Strategic Outcomes that Council is seeking to
      achieve. The Environment Strategy sits alongside the Social Strategy and Local Economic Plan as
      the key strategic documents of Noosa Council.
       Funding Agreement
       A legal agreement entered into by the successful applicant and Council noting the obligations of both
       parties.
       Grant
       Funds provided to a recipient through a formal program for a specified purpose, directed at achieving
      goals and objectives consistent with Council policy, where the recipient is selected on merit against
       a set of criteria. Funding is subject to entering a written agreement with Council that outlines
       accountability requirements.
       In-Kind Support
       In-kind support includes paid and volunteer labour, administrative support, rent-free accommodation
       or donations of materials, equipment or services.
       Not for profit incorporated community organisation
       A community organisation that operates as a legal entity with a primary purpose of providing services
      to the community. An organisation is non-profit if it is not carried on for the direct or indirect profit or
       gain of its members, both in its operations and winding up.
       Organisations

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