2022-05-19 Ordinary Meeting Agenda

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                                  19 MAY 2022


B.   Noosa Local Disaster Recovery Committee
Under the Disaster Management Act 2009 (Section 29), Local Governments are required to establish
a Local Disaster Recovery Committee to coordinate Council’s disaster recovery management. This
is an important function of Council in coordinating the local response to natural disasters such as
flooding.
It is proposed to appoint the Cr Jurisevic as Chair to the Local Disaster Recovery Committee;
C.   Case Management Working Group
Council has a Case Management Working Group which has oversight of the carriage of Council’s
litigation. The primary focus is on Planning and Environment Court cases. Several senior staff also
sit on this Working Group including the CEO, the Director of Environment and Sustainable
Development and the Planning Manager. This Working Group does not have authority to settle cases
(which is the role of Council), but it does review progress and ensure that a consistent approach is
taken to litigation.
It is proposed that the Mayor, Cr Wegener and Cr Stockwell be appointed to the Case Management
Working Group.
D.   Environment Levy Working Group
The Council established an Environment Levy Working Group to assist in the identification,
assessment and recommendations in relation to properties worthy of protection using funds raised
under the Environment Levy. Similar to the Case Management Working Group, this Working Group
does not have decision making powers, as the final decision on land acquisition is for Council.
It is proposed that Cr Wegener be appointed to the Environment Levy Working Group.
E.   Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF)
Council co-funds support for the local arts community via the Regional Arts Development Fund. As
part of that process, an assessment Committee oversees the assessment of applications.
It is proposed that Cr Finzel be appointed as Chair of the RADF Committee.
F.   Rufous Street Project Control Group
The Council established a Rufous Street Project Control Group (PCG) to assist in the Rufous Street
development, which includes the construction of the new community house, carpark and green
space. This Group includes the Director of Community Services, Project Manager and other staff
involved in the Rufous Street Project.
It is proposed that Cr Wilkie be appointed to the Rufous Street Project Control Group.
G.   Noosa Heritage Reference Group
The Noosa Heritage Reference Group was established in 2016 to provide input and advice to Council
on heritage related matters. The Reference Group provides input and suggestions regarding heritage
priorities and potential heritage projects in the Noosa Shire and assists in identifying partnership
opportunities. The role of Chair of the Group is assumed by a Councillor.
It is proposed that Cr Finzel be appointed to the role of Chair of the Noosa Heritage Reference
Group.
H.   Capital Works Executive
The Capital Works Executive assists in the co-ordination of the delivery of the Capital Works
program. Membership consists of the Mayor and two Councillors plus senior staff who are
responsible of the delivery of the capital works program.
It is proposed that Cr Wilkie be appointed Chair, and Cr Stewart - Mayor and Cr Jurisevic be
appointed to the Capital Works Executive.



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