2016-10-17 GC Agenda - Att 1 to Item 7 - Electric Bus Trial Lease Agreement

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                              11 OCTOBER 2016


The proposed Project Scope (Attachment 1) outlines further details of how the development of the
Plan will be coordinated and managed.

Project Aims

The aim of this project is to:
 develop a shared vision for the continual improvement and appreciation of arts, culture and
   heritage in the Noosa Shire;
 develop a coordinated action plan with relevant stakeholders;
 help inform the Noosa Planning Scheme;
 identify links between relevant Council strategic documents such as the Local Economic Plan,
   Social Strategy etc; and
 define Council’s role in promoting and developing the arts, culture and heritage in the Shire.

Project timeline

 Milestone                                                                    Council’s preferred
                                                                              completion date
 1        Formation of project working group                                      15 November 2016
 2        Audit of existing artists, arts, culture and heritage                   15 December 2016
          organisations and facilities
 3        Review of Regional, State and National strategies and plans               30 January 2017
 4        Initial consultation with Government Departments, adjoining              28 February 2017
          Councils, National, State and Regional arts, culture and
          heritage organisations as relevant.
 5        Benchmark infrastructure and participation trends                           31 March 2017
          Population & demographic forecasts review
          Realistic funding opportunities identified
 6        Finalise consultation with local organisations, practitioners and            30 April 2017
          general community
 7        Draft Final Report                                                          30June 2017
 8        Public feedback on draft                                                   30 August 2017
 9        Final Report and adoption by Council                                   30 September 2017

Proposed Reference Group

The development of the Plan will be progressed through a community based Arts, Culture and
Heritage Reference Group. The purpose of the Reference Group will be to assist the Director
Community Services to:
 Shape the format and content of the Plan;
 Advocate for availability of the necessary resources;
 Provide a leadership role for the development and prioritisation of the Plan’s objectives and
   outcomes;
 Provide the support mechanism around the Plan;
 Monitor the scope of the Plan; and
 Provide input into specific arts, culture and heritage issues.

The Project scope contains a proposed reference group membership.



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