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

Follows the rule of law
Decisions and actions will be made in a manner that is consistent with relevant
legislation or common law and are within the powers of Council. Key legislation that
impacts a Council includes the Queensland Local Government Act 2009 and
associated Local Government Regulation 2012.

Responsiveness
Local government should always represent and serve the needs of the entire
community while balancing competing interests in a timely, appropriate and
responsive manner.

Equity
A community’s wellbeing depends on all of its members feeling that their interests have
been considered by their Council in the decision making process. All groups, particularly
the most vulnerable, should have opportunities to participate in the decision making
process, and all groups should be treated equally by their Council.

Participation and inclusion
Anyone affected by, or interested in, a Council decision should have the opportunity to
participate in the process for making that decision. Participation can happen in several
ways – community members may be provided with information, asked for their opinion,
given the opportunity to make recommendations or, in some cases, be part of the actual
decision-making process.


Effective and efficient
Council will implement decisions and follow processes that make the best use of the
available people, resources and time, to ensure the best possible results for our
community.


Consensus orientated
Wherever possible, good governance
involves taking into account the different
views and interests to reach a decision on
what is in the best interests of the whole
community, and how it can be achieved.




Source: Tasmanian Government, Department
of Premier and Cabinet Local Government
Division


NOOSA SHIRE COUNCIL                                                               PAGE 08