2019-02-12 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   12 FEBRUARY 2019




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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                     12 FEBRUARY 2019

  COUNCIL POLICY - ENVIRONMENT GRANTS

  DEFINITIONS
  Acquittal
  The process by which a recipient demonstrates in writing to the funding body that it has expended
  the funds in accordance with the terms and conditions of the funding agreement on completion of
  the activity or project. The acquittal process, when conducted correctly, demonstrates that these
  monies were being used efficiently, effectively or that the community is getting value for money for
  services.

  Auspice
  Auspice means that an organisation takes responsibility for ensuring the funds are used as specified
  in the grant allocation. An auspicing organisation will be responsible fo
  e  sign-off on the funding agreement
  e  the receipt, banking and administration of all moneys
  e  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.           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 propefty ©     e for the       of others.
  Community Grant F
  A policy outlining the               yewhich a |     government may provide grant funding to
  community groups. For       p         0        2     orting, this Environment Grants Policy is a
  ‘Communi           Policy’ U      e definition of the Local Government Regulations (2012).
  Conf       Interest
  A co      of interest is a conflict be en an officer's or councillors personal interests (including
  personal   interests arising fro eir relationships or memberships, for example) that might lead to a
  decision that  iS.contrary to th blic interest.
  Environment     Strategy
  The Environment S          s 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.

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