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                    Following recommendations and appropriate process from Council
                    Officers, an independent Chair will be selected by Council and invited by
                    the Mayor. In recognition of the importance of this role to the overall
                    success of the NDSC, the role of Chair may be a remunerated position.

                    8.2 The role of the Chair is to:
                        •   Drive the DMP Monitoring and Evaluation Framework
                        •   Guide collaboration and agreement between members,
                            ensuring all perspective are considered and no single viewpoint
                            holds undue influence
                        •   Ensure constructive, outcomes- focused dialogue is achieved
                        •   Hold members to purpose, future focus and action-based
                            deliverables.
9. Appointment of   9.1 Membership of the NDSC
   NDSC Members         9.1.1 Appointment by Mayoral Invitation
                        Chair, State Government representative and Organisational
                        representatives.

                        To maintain institutional knowledge, encourage active member
                        participation, and ensure a staggered refresh of membership
                        • Members are appointed for an initial term of either two years or
                            eighteen (18) months.
                        • At the conclusion of each term, members may be reappointed at
                            the discretion of Noosa Council.
                        • Noosa Council may review and vary membership (e.g., seek new
                            members) from time to time, to maintain an effective balance of
                            continuity, capability and fresh perspectives.
                        • Reappointment is not automatic and will take into consideration
                            a member's attendance, contribution, alignment with the
                            purpose of the NDSC and the skills and representation required
                            by the Committee.
                        • Noosa Council is represented by the Mayor and one other
                            Councillor representative on the NDSC. The Council
                            representative will serve a one-year term before the role is
                            rotated to another Councillor, at the discretion of Council.

                        9.1.2 Appointment by Expression of Interest
                        Community Representation

                        To ensure a fair, transparent and merit-based selection process,
                        local community members (including business/industry and
                        community/environment organisation representatives) will be invited
                        to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to join the NDSC.

                        •   Applicants will be assessed against a range of criteria, including
                            relevant skills and expertise, leadership and influence within the
                            community, and their capacity to make a meaningful, long-term
                            contribution to the Committee's objectives.

                            Criteria include but are not limited to:
                            - An understanding of community issues, aspirations and
                                challenges relevant to Noosa’s future


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