2022-05-19 Ordinary Meeting Agenda

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                                 19 MAY 2022


V.    Peer-To-Peer Economy and Short-Term Letting Industry Reference Group
This is a reference group established by the State government to look at the statewide implications
of the growth in short-term letting. The reference group is managed by the Minister for Tourism and
contains members from across a range of sectors including the tourism sector, local government,
short-term letting providers, state government agencies etc. Via the LGAQ, two local governments
were invited to be members of the reference group, namely Cairns City Council and Noosa Shire
Council and each is required to provide a representative for the reference group meetings.
It is proposed that the Council representative for this reference group be the Mayor.
W.    Sunshine Coast Airport Community and Aviation Forum
The Sunshine Coast Airport has established a community forum which they use to undertake
stakeholder engagement on issues arising from the operation of the Sunshine Coast airport. Some
of the key issues which arise for consultation include aircraft noise, flight paths and future planning
for development at the airport.
It is proposed that the Council representative for the Airport Forum be Cr Wilkie.
X.    Climate Emergency Australia Strategic Advisory Group
In 2019, Noosa Council declared a climate emergency, one of 96 Australian local governments that
represent 8.66 million Australian citizens. CEA is an alliance of local governments working together
to have all levels of government acknowledge and respond to the climate emergency with urgency
and based on scientific evidence. CEA exists to support all councils (those who have declared a
climate emergency, and those who have not) to share knowledge, resources and to work together
to achieve the common goal of effectively responding to the climate emergency from both a Council
and community perspective. The CEA Strategic Advisory Group will ensure oversight and high-level
guidance of the work of CEA during the 12-month start-up period following its initiation, and act as
the voice of local government across Australia with regards to the work of CEA.
It is proposed to appoint Cr Stockwell to the Climate Emergency Australia Strategic Advisory Group.
Y.    Council of Mayors (SEQ)
The Council of Mayors (SEQ) meets on a regular basis in Brisbane and addresses issues affecting
south-east Queensland. It is an opportunity for the Mayors of those member councils to work
together to advocate to other levels of government on SEQ Council needs. It is a very effective
lobbying voice given that it represents “1 in 7 Australians”. The Council of Mayors (SEQ) is supported
by a number of staff who are employed to give effect to decisions and to undertake work on behalf
of the organisation. More information about the Council of Mayors (SEQ) can be found on their
website - https://seqmayors.qld.gov.au/
It is proposed to appoint Cr Stewart to the Council of Mayors (SEQ).
Z.    Council of Mayors (SEQ) Waste Working Group
The focus of this working group is to provide support in the implementation of the SEQ Waste
Management Plan. It also provides a forum for councils to share learnings and engage with industry
and government partners. Council are invited to nominate one primary Councillor with a proxy
Councillor
It is proposed to appoint Cr Jurisevic as Council’s representative and Cr Wegener as Proxy to the
Council of Mayors (SEQ) Waste Working Group.
AA. Council of Mayors (SEQ) SEQ 2032 Legacy Working Group
The Council of Mayors (SEQ) SEQ 2032 Legacy Working Group was established to identify,
collaborate and work on regional legacy and advocacy priorities for SEQ ahead of the 2032 Brisbane
Olympic and Paralympic Games.
It is proposed to appoint Cr Stewart to the Council of Mayors (SEQ) SEQ 2032 Legacy Working
Group


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