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      b) The Parties may review the operation and effectiveness of this Agreement annually
         on the anniversary of the commencement date during the Term
      c) Prior to the expiry of the Term, 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 and any required Council approvals.

3     PROGRAM

3.1    The purpose of this Agreement is to establish a framework for collaboration between
       Council and ZEN Inc and to provide governance, accountability, reporting and funding
       requirements in relation to Council Funding provided to ZEN Inc.

3.2    The parties acknowledge their shared objective of supporting activities that contribute
       to:
       a)   emissions reduction;
       b)   energy efficiency and renewable energy;
       c)   active and electrified transport;
       d)   community resilience and adaptation;
       e)   sustainable economic development;
       f)   improved community health and wellbeing; and
       g)   implementation of relevant Council strategies and plans.

3.3    For the avoidance of doubt, this Agreement does not create a partnership, joint
       venture or agency relationship between the parties.

3.4    Funding under this Agreement is subject to annual consideration through Council's
       budget and decision-making processes and no provision of this Agreement is to be
       interpreted as fettering Council's future budgetary discretion or statutory functions.

4     COUNCIL OBLIGATIONS

4.1    For the purposes of this Agreement, Council will:
       a)   provide the Funding to ZEN Inc in accordance with clause 6 of this Agreement;
       b)   work cooperatively with ZEN Inc on activities and projects that align with the
            Climate Change Response Plan, and other supporting plans, and that will assist
            Council to implement these plans and work towards net zero emissions for the
            Noosa Shire.

4.2    Council may nominate a Councillor to attend meetings of the ZEN Inc Board as a non-
       voting observer.

4.3    The observer:
       a)   is not a director of ZEN Inc;
       b)   has no voting rights in relation to Board decisions;
       c)   may participate in discussions at the discretion of the Chair;
       d)   does not have authority to bind Council or ZEN Inc; and
       e)   attends meetings subject to availability and Council requirements.




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