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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                          6 OCTOBER 2026


7.2.3       DESTINATION STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL DRAFT TERMS OF
            REFERENCE


Author            Economic Development Manager, Lynne Banford
                  Economic Development and Destination Management | Strategy and
                  Environment
Index             71.01 - Tourism Noosa
Attachments        1.   ATTACHMENT 1 DSC Draft TOR Oct 26
                   2.   ATTACHMENT 2 Draft DSC Risk Register


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In December 2025, Council endorsed the Noosa Destination Management Plan (DMP), a 10-year
roadmap for a sustainable destination that balances community wellbeing, environmental
stewardship and economic resilience. The DMP identifies the establishment of a Destination
Stewardship Council (DSC) as a key action to support implementation of the Plan.
The Destination Stewardship Council (DSC) is proposed to be established to oversee and support
the delivery of priority actions and outcomes under the Noosa Destination Management Plan (DMP),
with a particular focus on initiatives that rely on shared responsibility and action across government,
industry, community and environment organisations and the broader community.
Acting as a key stewardship body for DMP implementation, the DSC is intended to provide strategic
oversight of progress, performance and outcomes through the Monitoring and Evaluation
Framework. It is intended to leverage the collective expertise, leadership and influence of its
members to champion priority actions, facilitate cross-sector collaboration, address barriers to
implementation, and drive accountability for the delivery of agreed DMP outcomes.
A draft Terms of Reference has been developed following research into destination stewardship best
practice, consultation with Tourism Noosa, Councillor workshops and review by Council's
Governance team. The Draft Terms of Reference establish the DSC's purpose, potential
membership and governance arrangements. Once established the DSC will have an opportunity to
refine and adopt their final Terms of Reference.
This report seeks Council's endorsement of the Draft Terms of Reference and authorisation to
commence recruitment and establishment of Noosa's inaugural Destination Stewardship Council.


RECOMMENDATION
That Council
   A. Note the report by the Director Environment and Strategy and Manager Economic
      Development and Destination Management to the General Committee Meeting dated 6
      October 2026 regarding the Destination Stewardship Council draft Terms of Reference;
   B. Endorse the Draft Terms of Reference for the Noosa Destination Stewardship Council as at
      Attachment 1, establishing its purpose, functions, membership and governance
      arrangements to support delivery of priority actions within the Noosa Destination
      Management Plan; and
   C. Authorise the establishment of the Noosa Destination Stewardship Council, including
      recruitment and appointment processes in accordance with the Draft Terms of Reference.




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