Meeting papers

     Our Mission, Principles,
     Values and Purpose
     Our Mission                                                  Noosa’s Seven Sustainability Principles are:
     We are Noosa - Different by Nature.
     Our communities celebrate our culture, heritage, and         1. Resources are sustainably managed so that the
     place. We are connected, engaged, and inspired by our          lifestyle and wellbeing of the community is enhanced
     unique environment, resilient economy, and sustainable         whilst safeguarding our natural systems and without
     future. We are committed to maintaining our point of           compromising the ability of future generations to
     difference.                                                    meet their own needs.


     Legislative Principles and Values                            2. Noosa’s environment is protected, preserved, and                            S        P       A        R        C
     The principles of the LG Act underpin our Council to           managed in a manner that is nature positive, low
     ensure that we are accountable, effective, efficient, and      carbon and climate resilient and respects our traditional
     sustainable. They include:                                     owners spiritual and cultural connection to Country.




                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Noosa Council Annual Report 2022 - 2023
                                                                                                                                             We care for each other and consider the ‘we’ before ‘me’.
     — Transparent and effective processes, and decision-         3. Noosa’s economy is prosperous, resilient, circular,        Supportive
                                                                                                                                             We collaborate, listen and encourage one another to achieve our goals.
        making in the public interest                               diverse, and protective of its unique environment,
     — Sustainable development and management of assets             culture and heritage.
        and infrastructure, and delivery of effective services                                                                               We are proud of what we do. We are inspired to learn,
                                                                                                                                Passionate
     — Democratic representation, social inclusion and            4. Noosa residents belong to a community                                   change and grow, and bring our very best to work every day.
        meaningful community engagement                             that values and respects its diversity, accessibility,
     — Good governance of, and by, local government, and,           and affordability.                                                       We walk the talk. We are honest, genuine and
     — Ethical and legal behaviour of councillors and local                                                                     Authentic
                                                                                                                                             are not afraid to think differently.
        government employees.                                     5. Noosa’s community is inclusive, safe, connected,
                                                                    and resilient and encourages participation and
                                                                                                                                             We are united and back each other. We listen to each other
     The values of the Queensland Public Sector Ethics Act          involvement across all life stages.                         Respectful
     1994 guide our Council behaviours and underpin our                                                                                      to understand different perspectives and embrace diversity.
     Annual Report. These values include:                         6. Noosa’s community benefits from quality places,
                                                                    good asset management, services and programs                             We aim high and go the extra mile. We focus
     — Integrity and impartiality                                   that enhance wellbeing, and support creative, active,       Committed
                                                                                                                                             on solutions and are responsible for our actions.
     — Promoting the public good                                    and healthy lifestyles.
     — Commitment to the system of government, and
     — Accountability and transparency.                           7. Good governance and policy is achieved
                                                                                                                                                           Different by nature.
                                                                    through forward planning, effective, efficient and
     Our Sustainability Principles                                  collaborative decision making, made in the interests
     We are proud of our seven sustainability principles which      of the community.
     underpin all that we do – from planning and decision-
     making through to delivery of services and infrastructure.   Our Values
     These principles guide the development of our strategic      Noosa Council is a values led and based organisation.
     documents - to ensure consideration of sustainability        We are proud of our organisational values and strive to
     across all areas of Council business.                        demonstrate these values in everything we do.

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