2016-08-15 General Committee Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   15 AUGUST 2016




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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                 15 AUGUST 2016

   COUNCIL’S ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
   Council will publicise the availability of its grants programs widely and in such a way as to promote
   public confidence in the process.
   In assessing the grants, Council will:
   e  Ensure public monies are allocated in a fair and equitable way;
   e  Ensure best possible value for money;
   e  Check each application against eligibility criteria and particular assessment criteria, as set out in
      the appropriate Grant Guidelines; and
   e  Seek recommendations from an expert panel that can comprise Council officers, Councillors
      and/or community representatives.

   Council will determine the total allocation of funds to the community grants program through its
   annual budgetary processes.
   The number and types of grants approved by Council will depend on the demand for funding, the
   available program budget and corporate priorities. In some instances, part funding may be offered.
   Funding priorities for individual grant programs will be regularly reviewed to ensure their relevance
   and they continue to meet Council objectives.
   Council officers are available to provide advice to community organisations and help develop Council
   grant applications. They will also assist organisations to identify additional and alternative sources
   of funding relevant to their project or event.
   Council officers and Councillors are responsible for recognising and declaring any actual or potential
   conflicts of interest. This may include, but is not limited to, personal connections with the applicant.
   Anyone having a determined conflict of interest should not debate or be involved in any discussions
   on any matter relating to that application.
   Council officers are required to adhere to this policy when supporting, facilitating, or delivering
   grants-related activities. It is the responsibility of Council officers to ensure that grants and funding
   provided from public monies are:
   e Administered transparently and accountably;
   e Align with Council’s objectives, goals and priorities;
   e  Effectively advertised and promoted to the community so that all potential applicants have equal
      opportunity to apply for funds; and
   e  Monitored for compliance against set performance measures.

   Final decisions in the Community Grants Program are made by the Council, CEO or delegate.
   RELEVANT DOCUMENTS
   e  Noosa Council Corporate Plan
   e  Noosa Social Strategy.
   e  Noosa Shire Local Economic Plan
   RELEVANT LEGISLATION
   Queensland Government
   e  Local Government Regulation (2012)
   e  Local Government Act (2009)
   e  Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act (1982).

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