2017-10-19 Ordinary Meeting Agenda

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                            19 OCTOBER 2017


3.    Methodology, Stages and Deliverables

The first step of this process will be to explore and establish the idea of a ‘Sustainability Institute’,
its focus, scope and potential structure. This process of exploration is intended to involve extensive
research into global best practice, community and stakeholder engagement, exploration of
potential linkages with other institutes and partners and, importantly, defining the outcome sought
in a manner that is appropriate to, and that differentiates, Noosa.

It is considered appropriate to undertake this initiative in stages, allowing Council to input, review
and consider the outcomes of each stage prior to advancing to the next stage.

The following table provides a brief outline of proposed stages, outputs, indicative timing and
budget.

 Stages                                                       Proposed Timing       Cost
 Stage 1 - Exploration and research of global best practice      January 2018       $38,900
 examples and options of sustainability research institute
 structures. Report on the outcomes of this stage.

 Stage 2 – Subject to outcome of Stage 1                        April - May 2018    $44,000*
 Progress the development of preferred approach to
 Institute concept, structure and model including initial
 community, stakeholder and potential partner
 engagement. This stage will also Identify necessary
 actions required for the establishment of the Institute.
 Stage 3 - Draft business case and recommendations on           End June 2018       $45,000*
 possible operating models.

*Stage 2 and 3 costs and timing are indicative and may change depending on outcomes and
agreements from Stage 1

4.    Procurement

CSIRO’s Data61 is a specialised agency who will provide specific outcomes for Council with
respect to this project (in particular due to their strong networks with other CSIRO units, educational
institutions and other state and federal government agencies). Whilst Data61 has contractual
arrangements in place with both State and Federal agencies, Council is unable to appoint them
directly under any of these arrangements.

As such, it is considered appropriate to apply section 235(a) of the Local Government Regulation
2012 relating to procurement exceptions for medium-sized and large-sized contractual
arrangements:




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