2017-11-07 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   7 NOVEMBER 2017




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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                             7 NOVEMBER 2017

           COUNCIL POLICY — Economic Development Grants
           Council will determine the total allocation of funds to the Economic Development Grants Program
           through its annual budgetary processes.
           The number and types of grants approved will depend on the demand for funding, the available
           program budget and corporate priorities.
           Nominating funding priorities for the individual grant categories will be considered as a part of
           Councils annual budget process. Priorities can be applied to ensure the Economic Development
           Grant Program continue to meet Council objectives and are able respond to current economic
           conditions.

           Council officers are available to provide advice to applicants and help develop grant applications.
           They will also assist organisations to identify additional and alternative sources of funding relevant
           to their project or event.
           Council officers are bound by Councils Employee Code of Conduct and are therefore responsible
           for acting with impartiality and integrity and 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
           Quick Response Grant applications will be approved by the Economic Development Manager.
           Project Partnership Grants with.a value,of less than 30% of the original Grants Program budget
           amount will be approved by the Chief Executive Officer based on recommendations from the Director
           Environment and Sustainable Planning. Grants valued at over 30% of the original Grants Program
           budget amount will be approved by Council.
           Multi Year Partnership Grants will be approved by Council

           RELEVANT DOCUMENTS

           Noosa Council Corporate Plan
           Noosa Shire Local Economic Plan

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