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LfWSEQ Terms of Reference (ToR)
Final - with Representatives and Affiliate Councils updated as of 7 February 2022
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1. Background &         (a)   The Land for Wildlife Scheme is a voluntary nature conservation initiative
   Purpose of ToR             designed to recognise and assist private landowners in conservation and
                              restoration of wildlife habitat. It began in Victoria in 1981 and has since
                              been adopted by most Australian states and territories.
                        (b)   Since 1998, the Land for Wildlife Scheme has been delivered by Councils in
                              South East Queensland pursuant to the National Arrangement (and
                              predecessor agreements) as the Land for Wildlife South East Queensland
                              program or LfWSEQ.
                        (c)   The ToR outlines the arrangements for the Core and Affiliate Councils to
                              deliver LfWSEQ.
                        (d)   The ToR is applicable during the Period from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2023
                              (inclusive).

2. Legal Status         (a)   The ToR is to be interpreted consistently with the National Arrangement.
                        (b)   The ToR is a statement of understanding and is not legally binding. It is a
                              good faith arrangement between the Core and Affiliate Councils and to
                              establish and define a collaborative relationship.
                        (c)   The ToR does not constitute the Core and Affiliate Councils or
                              Representatives as partners, joint venturers, fiduciaries, attorneys or agents
                              of each other.

3. Objectives            The Objectives of the Core and Affiliate Councils which guide the LfWSEQ
                         Steering Committee are to work together and cooperate to:
                         • Deliver LfWSEQ.
                         • Comply with the National Arrangement.
                         • Implement and comply with the ToR and Guidelines.
                         • Foster cooperation throughout South East Queensland in delivery of
                             LfWSEQ.
                         • Establish and maintain high levels of quality for LfWSEQ products and
                             services.
                         • Undertake the Joint Activities.
                         • Investigate and implement long term arrangements for continuing to deliver
                             LfWSEQ.

4. Core Councils         (a) For the Period, the Core Councils are: Brisbane City Council; City of Gold
                              Coast; Lockyer Valley Regional Council; Logan City Council; Ipswich City
                              Council; Moreton Bay Regional Council; Noosa Council; Redland City
                              Council; Scenic Rim Regional Council; Somerset Regional Council; and
                              Sunshine Coast Council.
                        (b) Each Core Council must use reasonable endeavours to:
                             •   Comply with obligations pursuant to the National Arrangement, including
                                 using the national Land for Wildlife logo, sign, design, trademark and
                                 copyrights in compliance with the National Arrangement.
                             •   Implement and comply with the ToR and Guidelines.
                             •   Contribute to the implementation of the Objectives.
                             •   Participate in the LfWSEQ Steering Committee and Subcommittee
                                 meetings and activities.
                             •   Encourage sharing of skills, knowledge, experience and information
                                 across the Core and Affiliate Councils and with the LfWSEQ Regional
                                 Coordinator at all organisational levels.
                             •   Not commercialise or participate in any commercialisation of LfWSEQ
                                 without the prior approval of the LfWSEQ Steering Committee.




    LfWSEQ Terms of Reference 2020-2023                                                                 -1-