Attachment 1 - Proposed Legacy Plot Reservation Management Policy

Term                  Meaning
                      interment rights holder; (b) an executor or administrator of a
                      deceased estate; (c) a legally appointed representative (e.g.
                      enduring power of attorney); or (d) a person recognised under
                      applicable legislation or able to demonstrate lawful authority.



Noosa Shire Council   The organisation of the Noosa Shire as established by the Local
                      Government Act 2009 in Queensland.

Notice Period         The minimum period of 90 days provided by Council, following
                      written or public notice, within which an interment rights holder or
                      lawful successor may respond before burial rights may be
                      administratively returned to Council.


Plot                  A designated location within a cemetery for interment.

Public Notice         A formal notification made publicly available to inform the general
                      community of a matter or action, including via newspapers,
                      Council website, or other appropriate channels.

Reasonable Period     A timeframe considered by Council to be fair and sufficient to
                      enable a response, having regard to the circumstances and
                      method of notification.


Refund                The return, in whole or in part, of fees previously paid for
                      interment rights.


                      Pre-purchased interment rights for a specific burial plot or ash
Reservation
                      interment site that have not yet been exercised.


                      Area within the Noosa Shire that has been established as a local
Shire
                      government.
                      An interment site where no interment of human remains or
Unused Plot
                      cremated remains has taken place.

                      Written communication provided to specific individuals or parties
Written Notice
                      (such as interment rights holders or lawful decision maker) to
                      inform them of a proposed action or decision and provide an
                      opportunity to respond.