2021-11-15 GC Agenda - Item 12 - Attachment 1 - Noosa Council Annual Report 2020-21

                                                                              2020 - 21 Annual Report


•   Council successfully transitioned to remote working during the COVID-19 restrictions allowing
    many services to continue to be provided to the community. Employees were supported through
    flexible work arrangements and initiatives which focused on their health and wellbeing.
•   Council finalised a new four year Certified Agreement with unions and staff.
• Council continued its “Public Question Time” at its monthly Ordinary Meetings as part of its
  ongoing commitment to accountability and community engagement.
• Council updated its Councillor Code of Conduct, Standing Orders, Meeting procedures etc. in
  response to major legislative reform by the State Government in November 2020. These reforms
  were designed to improve Council governance across Queensland and Noosa Council is fully
  compliant with the new legislation.
•   The Audit and Risk Committee continued to provide valuable advice and independent assurance
    for governance and finance matters across Council even during these difficult times impacted by
    COVID-19. This included reviewing Council’s strategic risks, policies and organisational key
    performance indicators. The two independent members continued to provide crucial guidance,
    expertise and advice on high risk matters. A new Audit and Risk Committee Chairperson was
    appointed as well as a new independent member who are both providing Council with valuable
    insight into management of risk and good governance.
• Council’s Internal Audit Program continued with an audit being undertaken of Asset Management.




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