2016-09-06 S&O Committee - Attachment 1 to Item 3 - Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan

The Local Group will report its activities to:
(a) The Noosa Council in an annual report prepared by the Local Disaster Coordinator (or
    delegate). The report will outline the work of the disaster management system during
    the previous year and indicate how the Local Group’s work fulfilled the requirements of
    the group as set out in The Act.
(b) The DDC in a written disaster management status report presented annually at the end
    of the financial year. Additionally a brief status report will be prepared by the Local
    Group secretariat, on behalf of the Chair, for each ordinary meeting of the DDMG which
    includes information from the Chair, LDC and Local Group about the activities
    undertaken and matters to be referred to the DDC.

Operational reporting
Operational reporting during an event shall be in accordance with Appendix A.2 Noosa Local
Disaster Coordination Centre sub-plan.

1.11.3 Membership of the Noosa Local Disaster Management Group
Appointment of members of the Noosa Local Group
The membership of the Noosa Local Group will be regularly reviewed by the Chair of the
Noosa LDMG and the LDC. The DDC will then be advised of any changes to the
membership of the Local Group as per the requirements of s37 of the Act. These details will
be stored in accordance with The Privacy Act 2009 and Council’s privacy Guidelines.
In appointing members of the Local Group, the Chair of the LDMG will seek representatives
from those agencies and organisations in the Shire who:
(a) have a key role in responding to disaster or emergency situations
(b) manage key assets or
(c) provide essential community services
In addition to its members, the Local Group may seek the assistance of individuals or
organisations as circumstances require. These persons sit as advisors to the group. They
will receive copies of the agendas and minutes and can attend and participate in meetings
and discussions as required. They however do not have voting rights on decisions.

Deputy/alternate members of the Local Group
Members of the Local Group are to identify a deputy/alternate who is able to attend Local
Group meetings or take on the duties of the member in their absence or unavailability. A
person who is a deputy/alternate member should have the necessary expertise and
experience to fulfil the role of member of the Local Group if required.

Support for the Local Group
The Noosa Council CEO will provide nominated Council Officers to provide support to the
Local Group as follows:
   Secretariat will provide day to day support to the group through provision of, meeting
    coordination and reporting requirements (e.g. reports, minutes, contact lists) and
    monitoring of training requirements of Local Group members.
   The Disaster Management Officer will provide strategic disaster management policy
    advice and oversee operational matters for the Local Group.


These officers will maintain watch for events or situations which may have the potential to be
a threat to the region and are a key point of contact between the region’s disaster
management agencies.

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