2021-08-10 Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   10 AUGUST 2021




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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                10 AUGUST 2021

Committee members shall contribute actively and positively to NRSAC and commit to attendance at
meetings.
Committee members shall commit to the Code of Conduct contained in Appendix 2.
 Management of Conflict of Interest
It is expected that members of NRSAC will have specific interests in aspects of river management
and this will not preclude them from participating in discussions on key topics. However, a member
who has a direct or indirect financial and/or non-financial interest or a real, perceived or potential
conflict of interest in a matter that could be considered by that Committee, or with MSQ or Noosa
Council, shall disclose that interest upon acceptance of membership.
As a standing committee member, a conflict of interest may arise when a Committee Member is
influenced, or appears to be influenced, by personal interests. The perception of a conflict of interest
can be as damaging as an actual conflict because it may undermine public confidence in the integrity
of the Committee and its members.

    @   Members will avoid any conflict of interest and will not allow personal interest or the
        interests of any particular person, group or association to conflict with their role as a
        Committee Member.
    e   Adecilaration of a conflict of interest can occur before a meeting for a determination.
    @   Where a conflict of interest arises at a meeting, a member shall declare such conflict.
    @   Where a conflict of interest is declared at a meeting, the co-Chairs will decide whether the
        member should withdraw from the meeting while the matter is discussed.

To assist in management of conflicts, a register of interests shall be collated with the assistance of
committee members, and distributed at each meeting for transparency of all.
Term
The NRSAC will convene for two years initially, and members will be appointed for this term. At the
end of two years, the NRSAC membership will review the Terms of Reference to ensure it is meeting
its stated objective and amend as necessary.
NSC and MSQ co-chairs may terminate an individual's membership of the NRSAC at any time if they
breach the ‘Code of Conduct’. The Code of Conduct is contained in Appendix 2.
 Proxies
An NRSAC member may seek prior approval of the Chair to appoint a proxy to represent them ata
meeting in their absence. In considering the request the Chair will consider:
    -   The relevant experience of the proxy
    -   Whether the proxy has been adequately briefed and informed on the topic
    -   Need for meeting continuity and prevention of meeting disruption
Observers
On occasion, external stakeholders may have an interest in an item on the agenda or a member may
wish to bring a guest to a meeting. Observers are welcome to attend meetings with the approval of
the Chair provided in writing prior to the meeting. The Chair should consider the content of the
meeting before granting (or possibly refusing) permission.
Noosa Council Mayor or the Queensland Government Member for Noosa may forward items to the
co-chairs for discussion and/or attend meetings as an observer.

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