2022-07-12 - S&O Agenda - Item 3 - Attachment 1 - Governance Framework Report

WORKERS' COMPENSATION
In accordance with the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003,
Council is a member of the Queensland Local Government Workers’
Compensation Insurance Scheme which provides to Council, best practice claims
and injury management solutions so that Council can meet its statutory
obligations and contain the cost associated with workplace injury.




LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK
Council functions and operates under the Local Government Act 2009 which
states that a local government is an elected body that is responsible for the good
rule and local government of a part of Queensland (section 8(1)). Within this
context, the general function of Council is to ensure the smooth running of the
Noosa Shire and to ensure the social, economic, environmental and cultural
wellbeing of the community in accordance with legislative requirements. To that
effect, the Act enables for good governance through:
 • Better decision-making by Councils
 • Greater community participation in the decisions and affairs of Council
 • Greater accountability of Councils to their communities
 • Greater transparency in the reporting of the affairs of a Council
 • More efficient and effective local Councils.


COMPLIANCE
The Governance Branch monitor and communicate on significant legislative
changes and emerging legislative issues. Council employees are responsible for
satisfying the legislative requirements of their roles through appropriate
recruitment, performance management, professional training, and operational
risk management and reporting. This approach ensures that appropriate
corporate responses to legislative changes are coordinated and enacted as
required.

While there are numerous acts, regulations and policies that impact on Council,
the following areas require significant operation and focus:

 • Local Government Act 2009
 • Planning Act 2016
 • Public Health Act 2005
 • Industrial Relations Act 2016
 • Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018
 • Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011
 • Work Health and Safety Act 2011
 • Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003