Meeting minutes

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES                                                  17 APRIL 2023


     negotiations relating to a commercial matter involving the local government for which a public
     discussion would be likely to prejudice the interests of the local government for Item 7.2.
                                                                               Carried Unanimously

     RE-OPENING OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
     Committee Resolution
     Moved:        Cr Brian Stockwell
     Seconded:     Cr Karen Finzel
     That the meeting be re-opened to the public.
                                                                           Carried Unanimously.




     7.1.   CENTRALISED LEGAL
            SERVICES TRIAL
            (REFERRED FROM S&O 11 APRIL 23)

            Committee Recommendation
            Moved:        Cr Amelia Lorentson
            Seconded:     Cr Joe Jurisevic

            That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Services &
            Organisation Committee Meeting dated 11 April 2023 regarding HWL Ebsworth
            Lawyers legal insourcing trial and:

               A. Refer for budget consideration a Legal Officer Role within Governance to
                  centralise all legal matters for the Council;
               B. To inform the budget process, undertake an "invitation to quote" process to
                  procure a suitable legal firm that can provide a broad scope of legal advice
                  and take legal action on behalf of the Council;
               C. A further report be provided to the Council in relation to the feasibility of a
                  Legal Officer and outcomes of the invitation to quote process, seeking
                  approval from the Council to proceed prior to entering into any agreement.
                                                                           Carried Unanimously.




     7.2.   TOURIST ACCOMMODATION ZONE REVIEW -PROPOSED AMENDMENT 2A TO
            NOOSA PLAN 2020

            Committee Recommendation
            Moved:        Cr Amelia Lorentson
            Seconded:     Cr Karen Finzel
            That Council note the confidential report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the
            General Committee Meeting dated 17 April 2023 regarding the Tourist
            Accommodation zone review and: