2021-10-12 Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                 12 OCTOBER 2021


C.    Request the CEO to establish a community reference group within 3 months of adoption to
      assist with the implementation of the plan and in particular request that group include
      representatives from the Kabi Kabi First Nations People;
D.     Request the CEO to investigate options for the formation of a Youth Reference Group or
      the like, to participate in Council’s climate change response and contribute to practical
      solutions to include indigenous youth;
E.    Request the CEO to develop a detailed implementation action plan in consultation with the
      community reference group to inform Council’s future budget processes;
F.    Note that Council has been awarded $310,000 in state government grant funding for two
      climate change resilience pilot projects to work in collaboration with other southeast
      Queensland councils to increase local government capability to mitigate and adapt to climate
      risk.

Finance
There are no additional financial implications of the creation and management of the CRG.
Outcomes of the CRG that may require Council investment will be assessed as part of normal
budget processes.

Risks & Opportunities
An open EOI process was undertaken to remove the risk of perception of bias, or hand-picking
candidates. The draft Terms of Reference also stipulated a range of sectors likely to be impacted
by climate change impacts and/or mitigation opportunities be engaged, ensuring representation
from all key sectors.

Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
The Expression of interest was advertised locally, as noted in the body of this report.
Internal Consultation
Chief Executive Officer
Departments/Sections Consulted:
     Chief Executive Officer   X   Community Services                       Corporate Services
     Executive Support             Director                                 Director
                                   Community Development                    Financial Services
                                   Community Facilities                     Fleet
                                   Libraries & Galleries                    ICT
                                   Local Laws                               Procurement
                                   Waste & Environmental Health             Property
                                                                            Revenue Services

     Executive Services        X   Environment & Sustainable Development    Infrastructure Services
     Director                      Director                                 Director
     Community Engagement          Building & Plumbing Services             Asset Management
     Customer Service              Development Assessment                   Buildings and Facilities
     Governance                    Economic Development                     Civil Operations
     People and Culture            Environmental Services                   Disaster Management
                                   Strategic Land Use Planning              Infrastructure Planning,
                                                                            Design and Delivery




                                                                                       Page 7 of 185