2017-10-10 S&O Agenda - Attachment 1 to Item 7 - Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2018

Sub-groups for local communities will meet as frequently as required by the risk profile of that local
community.


5.6     Reporting requirements
5.6.1    Reporting by members
Local group members are expected to report their agency’s disaster management activities to the
Local Group at the Group’s meetings. This report will be circulated with the minutes of the Group’s
meeting.


5.6.2    The Local Group reporting
The Local Group will report its activities to:

   a) the Noosa Council in an annual report prepared by the Local Disaster Coordinator (or
      delegate). The report will outline the work of the disaster management system during the
      previous year and indicate how the Local Group’s work fulfilled the requirements of the
      Group as set out in the Act.
   b) The DDC in a written disaster management status report presented annually at the end of
      the financial year. Additionally, a brief status report will be prepared by the LDC, on behalf
      of the Chair, for each ordinary meeting of the DDMG which includes information from the
      Chair, LDC and Local Group about activities undertaken and matters to be referred to the
      DDC.


5.7     Membership of the Local Group
5.7.1    Appointment of members
The membership of the Local Group will be regularly reviewed by the Chair of the Local Group and
the LDC. The DDC will then be advised of any changes to the membership of the Local Group as
per the requirements ofS37 of the Act. These details will be stored in accordance with the Privacy
Act 2009 and Council’s privacy guidelines.

In appointing members of the Local Group, the Chair of the Local Group will seek representatives
from those agencies and organisations in the Shire who:

      a) Have a key role in responding to disaster or emergency situations
      b) Manage key assets or
      c) Provide essential community services

In addition to its members, the Local Group may seek the assistance of individuals or organisations
as circumstances require. These persons sit as advisors to the Group. They will receive copies of
the agendas and minutes and can attend and participate in meetings and discussions as required.
They do not have voting rights on decisions.


5.7.2    Nomination by agencies of person to represent the member agency
In accordance with Part 2 S9 of the Disaster Management Regulation 2014, Noosa Council may
appoint a person as a member of the Local Group only if satisfied the person has the necessary
expertise or experience to be a member.

Agencies with membership of the Local Group must inform the Noosa Council in writing of their
nomination for appointment or variation in the appointment of a member of staff to the Local Group,

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