2022-02-14 General Committee Meeting Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                  14 FEBRUARY 2022


Finance
Provision exists within the 2021-2022 budget to fund the proposed changes to the permanent
organisational structure.

Risks & Opportunities
The proposed changes to the EFT and organisational structure are the result of emerging issues
and the need for greater administrative and professional support in the delivery of Council services.
The proposed changes have been reviewed by the Executive Team and are supported. In relation
to temporary project positions, a potential risk is that under the current Noosa Council Certified
Agreement 2018, a casual or maximum term employee working on a systematic and regular basis
for a period of 12 months may apply to convert their status to permanent full time or part time
position depending on the average hours worked over the preceding 12 months. Conversion would
not occur if the appointment was for a specific project or is backfill for staff on leave for a specified
period where there is a defined end date.
While temporary positions provide flexibility for Council particularly in the delivery of significant
projects where specialised skills and experience is required, the salary costs of these positions
require management oversight. The extension of existing temporary project positions and the
creation of new permanent positions are reviewed in the budget approval process.

Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil

Internal Consultation
The Executive Team (including the Director Corporate Services) and various managers were
consulted in the preparation of this report.

Departments/Sections Consulted:

 X    Chief Executive Officer   X   Community Services                      X   Corporate Services
      Executive Support             Director                                    Director
                                    Community Development                       Financial Services
                                    Community Facilities                        Fleet
                                    Libraries & Galleries                       ICT
                                    Local Laws                                  Procurement
                                    Waste & Environmental Health                Property
                                                                                Revenue Services

 X    Executive Services        X   Environment & Sustainable Development   X   Infrastructure Services
      Director                      Director                                    Director
      Community Engagement          Building & Plumbing Services                Asset Management
      Customer Service              Development Assessment                      Buildings and Facilities
      Governance                    Economic Development                        Civil Operations
      People and Culture            Environmental Services                      Disaster Management
                                    Strategic Land Use Planning                 Infrastructure Planning,
                                                                                Design and Delivery




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