ENDORSEMENT OF NOOSA LOCAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN 2026 · ATTACHMENT 1 - 2026 Local Disaster Management Plan

 Section 2.6
 2.6 Core member & Advisory Roles and Responsibilities
 The following table details the membership and responsibilities of the LDMG as appointed in accordance with Sections 33 and 34 of the Act. All members have
 the necessary expertise or experience to assist the group undertake and meet its legislative requirements. Membership of the group includes any person acting in
 the capacity of an appointed member using a DM13 form. All members will nominate one or more deputies in advance to ensure continuity and full agency
 representation. When membership changes, notice is provided to the DDMG. If membership of the Chair or LDC changes, notice is to be provided to the SDCC.
 Membership and contact details for each member is maintained in the restricted LDMG Emergency Contact List in Guardian IMS.

  Agency                 Position                       Status    Responsibilities
                         LDMG Chair – Mayor             Member    •   Chair LDMG meetings and to provide the primary link between the LDMG and Council
                                                                  •   To manage and coordinate the business of the group, to ensure, as far as practicable, that the
                                                                      group performs, its functions, to report regularly to the relevant district group, and the chief
                                                                      executive of the department, about the performance by the LDMG of its functions.
                         LDMG Deputy Chair –            Member    •   Provide advice and support to the Chair and LDMG
                         Councillor                               •   Chair LDMG Meetings in the absence of the Chair
  Noosa Council                                                   •   Provide a link between the LDMG and Council
                                                                  •   Chair the LDMG Recovery Group.
                         Local Disaster Coordinator –   Member    •   Coordinate disaster operations for the LDMG, report regularly to the LDMG about disaster
                         Director Infrastructure                      operations, to ensure, as far as practicable, that any strategic decisions of the LDMG about
                         Services                                     disaster operations are implemented.
                                                                  •   Provide advice and support to the Chair and LDMG
                                                                  •   Activate the LDMP and LDCC when required.
                                                                  •   Represent Noosa LDMG at the Sunshine Coast DDMG.
                         Deputy Local Disaster          Member    •   To undertake the functions of the LDC in the LDC’s absence.
                         Coordinator – Civil &                    •   Provide advice and support to the Chair, LDC and LDMG.
                         Asset Operations Manager
                         Local Recovery                 Member    •   To undertake the functions of the LRC
                         Coordinator - Director                   •   Lead and coordinate recovery operations reporting regularly to the Local Recovery Group about
                         Community Services                           recovery operations, to ensure, as far as practicable, that any strategic decisions of the LDMG
                                                                      about recovery operations are implemented
                                                                  •   Provide advice and support to the Chair and LDMG.
                                                                  •   To activate the Recovery Group and develop an event specific recovery plan when required.
                         Chief Executive Officer        Advisor   •   Provide a link between the LDMG and Council
                         (CEO)
                         Disaster Management            Advisor   •   Support to the LDC & Chair
                         Officer (DMO)
                         Disaster & Disruption          Advisor   •   Support to the LDC & Chair
                         Resilience Officer


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