ZERO EMISSIONS NOOSA (ZEN) Inc. GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT (Referred from Planning & Environment Committee dated 10 October 2023 - Item 5.1). · Attachment 1 - ZEN Inc Grant Agreement 25 Sept DRAFT

Partnership Agreement
BETWEEN

Noosa Shire Council (Council)

AND

Zero Emissions Inc (ZEN Inc.)



1. TERM

        a) This three-year term of this Agreement commences on 26 October 2023, with an ini�al
           funding amount of $65,000 allocated as per the 2023/24 Council budget, and con�nues un�l
           30th June 2026, or at such �me as either party resolves to terminate the Agreement.
        b) Prior to the end of the term of this Agreement, the par�es may consider extending the
           agreement for a further term, or entering into a new Agreement, subject to agreement by
           both par�es in wri�ng.



2. PROGRAM
The Noosa Council Corporate Plan 2023 – 2028 outlines the mission, goals and objec�ves for Noosa
over the next five years. A key objec�ve of the Corporate Plan is to “fund and implement the Climate
Change Response Plan to support Council, community and the local economy to build resilience and
preparedness for climate risks and to achieve net zero emissions by 2026”. The Corporate Plan
recognizes Noosa Council as a “funder” in that it provides funding to other organisa�ons/service
providers to deliver programs projects and services.



Zero Emissions Noosa Inc (ZEN Inc.), established in 2016, is an incorporated, not-for-profit,
community organisa�on with the key objec�ve of assis�ng the Noosa community to achieve net zero
emissions in the Noosa local government area. It is the leading community organisa�on in this field
in Noosa and the only Noosa community organisa�on solely dedicated to emissions reduc�on across
the Noosa Shire. ZEN Inc. seeks to make Noosa Shire a leading local government region in zero
emissions by suppor�ng the community in the transi�on to net zero emissions through project
leadership, advocacy, and the provision of informa�on to all sec�ons of the Noosa community.

For the purposes of this Agreement, Council will:

  i.       Work coopera�vely with ZEN Inc. on ac�vi�es and projects that align with the Climate
           Change Response Plan and that will assist Noosa Council to implement this Plan and work
           towards net zero emissions for the Noosa Shire
  ii.      Provide access, as determined by Council ac�ng reasonably, to staff resources, exper�se and
           data to support progress of projects and community engagement.




Partnership Agreement between Noosa Council and ZEN Inc Inc 2023 – 2026           Page 1 of 14

Partnership Agreement BETWEEN Noosa Shire Council (Council) AND Zero Emissions Inc (ZEN Inc.) 1. TERM a) This three-year term of this Agreement commences on 26 October 2023, with an initial funding amount of $65,000 allocated as per the 2023/24 Council budget, and continues until 30th June 2026, or at such time as either party resolves to terminate the Agreement. b) Prior to the end of the term of this Agreement, the parties may consider extending the agreement for a further term, or entering into a new Agreement, subject to agreement by both parties in writing. 2. PROGRAM The Noosa Council Corporate Plan 2023 — 2028 outlines the mission, goals and objectives for Noosa over the next five years. A key objective of the Corporate Plan is to “fund and implement the Climate Change Response Plan to support Council, community and the local economy to build resilience and preparedness for climate risks and to achieve net zero emissions by 2026”. The Corporate Plan recognizes Noosa Council as a “funder” in that it provides funding to other organisations/service providers to deliver programs projects and services. Zero Emissions Noosa Inc (ZEN Inc.), established in 2016, is an incorporated, not-for-profit, community organisation with the key objective of assisting the Noosa community to achieve net zero emissions in the Noosa local government area. It is the leading community organisation in this field in Noosa and the only Noosa community organisation solely dedicated to emissions reduction across the Noosa Shire. ZEN Inc. seeks to make Noosa Shire a leading local government region in zero emissions by supporting the community in the transition to net zero emissions through project leadership, advocacy, and the provision of information to all sections of the Noosa community. For the purposes of this Agreement, Council will: i. Work cooperatively with ZEN Inc. on activities and projects that align with the Climate Change Response Plan and that will assist Noosa Council to implement this Plan and work towards net zero emissions for the Noosa Shire ii. Provide access, as determined by Council acting reasonably, to staff resources, expertise and data to support progress of projects and community engagement. Partnership Agreement between Noosa Council and ZEN Inc Inc 2023 — 2026 Page 1 of 14