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

Noosa Council
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2021

Note 2a. Council Functions – Component Descriptions
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Details relating to the Council's functions / activities as reported in Note 2(b) are as follows:

CEO OFFICE

The goal of the Chief Executive Officer function is to provide leadership to the organisation to ensure it meets its strategic and
operational objectives, as well as to provide executive support to Councillors and guidance to the Council leadership team.
Service areas include the CEO's Office and Internal Audit.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Community Service's goals are to provide facilities and opportunities for residents and visitors to participate in community,
cultural and recreational activities across the shire; protect the health and safety of the Noosa community; and assist community
groups and organisations through the provision of advice and community grants. Service areas include Cemeteries, Community
Development, Cooroy and Noosaville Libraries, Environmental Health, Local Laws, Noosa Aquatic Centre, Noosa Community
Support, Noosa Leisure Centre, Noosa Regional Gallery, Pest and Vector Control, the J and Waste Management.

INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES

The goal of the Infrastructure Services department is to provide efficient planning, maintenance and delivery of infrastructure
over its lifecycle. The department operates and maintains infrastructure including roads and bridges, buildings, canals, parks,
stormwater drainage, waterways and beaches in the Noosa Shire in accordance with established service levels. Service areas
include Asset Management, Council Buildings and Facilities, Civil Operations, Infrastructure Planning, Design and Delivery.

EXECUTIVE SERVICES

The goal of the Executive Services department is to provide effective governance oversight of the organisation, human resource
management support to the organisation and ensure Council's customer focus including communication and community
engagement processes. Service areas include Community Engagement, Customer Service, Executive Services, Governance
as well as People and Culture.

CORPORATE SERVICES

The goal of the Corporate Services department is to provide effective support to the organisation to ensure that Council
services are provided in accordance with agreed service levels that ensure Council's ongoing sustainability. Service areas
include Financial Services, Information Communication Technology, Procurement and Fleet, Property and Facilities as well
as Revenue Services.

ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

The goal of the Environment and Sustainable Development department is to provide effective planning, development
compliance, economic development and environmental services that promote long-term sustainable outcomes for the Noosa
community. Service areas include Building and Plumbing Services, Economic Development, Development Assessment,
Environmental Services and Strategic Land Use Planning.




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