FURTHER REPORT - NOOSA DESTINATION STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL DRAFT TERMS OF REFERENCE (REQUESTED AT GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING DATED 6 OCTOBER 2026) · Report

ORDINARY MEETING   15 OCTOBER 2026

ORDINARY MEETING                                                                                                                     15 OCTOBER 2026

  NDSC Members Profile (Sections 7 and 8)

        log                                             Role and Criteria                                Proposed Recruitment Process                    Timing

  INDEPENDENT CHAIR               ROLE - STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP                                       ©   Open Expression of Interest                  EOI process
  x1                                                                                                e   Applications to be assessed on merit bya     anticipated pre-
                                  A proven leader and experienced Facilitator with demonstrated         panel of senior Noosa Council Executives     Christmas 2026.
                                  experience in building productive relationships across government | ® Recommendations to Council for
                                  and stakeholders.                                                     endorsement
                                                                                                    e   EOIcriteria publicly available through the
                                  Potential Criteria                                                    DMP Community Portal and Council's
                                  e   Ability to guide collaboration and agreement between NDSC         standard recruitment
                                      members ensuring all perspective are considered
                                  e   Ensure constructive, outcomes- focused dialogue is achieved.
                                  e   Deliver recommendations to Council on behalf of the NDSC.
                                  e   Provide progress updates on the DMP to Council on a quarterly
                                      basis or as required.
                                  e   Reputation for integrity, transparency and accountability
                                  e   Respected for ability to lead with independence and
                                      impartiality

                                  The role of the Chair may be renumerated.
  STATE GOVERNMENT                ROLE - SENIOR STATE GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATION AND                                                                  Early 2027.
  REPRESENTATIVE x1               CONDUIT                                                           By Invitation from Noosa Council CEO
                                  e   Asenior representative from the Department of Local
                                      Government, Water and Volunteers (DLGWYV), will be invited by
                                      the Noosa Council CEO to act as a conduit to other State
                                      Government Departments as required.

 DESIGNATED PARTNER               ROLE - IDENTIFIED CORE ROLE IN DESTINATION                        Designated Partner Organisations as identified   Early 2027.
 ORGANISATIONS                    MANAGEMENT                                                        will be invited to take up a seat on the NDSC by
                                                                                                    the Mayor.
 e   abi Kabi Peoples             e   Representatives hold a senior position within the nominated
     Aboriginal Corporation x 1       organisation and is authorised to represent its strategic
                                      interests as aligned to Destination Management.
 ¢   Tourism Noosa x 1            e   Maintains a demonstrated commitment to advancing actions
                                      and outcomes aligned with the Destination Management Plan.
 e   Noosa Biosphere Reserve
     Foundation x 1

  COMMUNITY PARTNER               ROLE - PROVIDE REPRESENTATIVE COMMUNITY PERSPECTIVE |                 Open Expression of Interest                  Early 2027
  ORGANISATIONS                   AND COMMUNITY SECTOR INSIGHT                                      e   Applications to be assessed on merit by
  ¢   Business &/or Industry      Community partner organisation representative members bring           senior Noosa Council Officers
      Organisations x2            both a cross section of representation of various sectors and     e   Recommendations to Council for
                                  issues of importance as they relate to Destination Management.        endorsement
               |                                                                                    e = EOt criteria will be publicly available through
  ¢   Community &/or              An ability to contribute the perspectives, knowledge and insights of  the DMP Community Portal and Council’s
      Environment Organisations | established community/business-based organisations                    standard recruitment channels
      x2                          with a demonstrated connection to Noosa's social, environmental,
                                  economic, cultural, sporting or community outcomes.
                                  POTENTIAL CRITERIA
                                  e   Representative of a community-based organisation that
                                      operates within, or delivers benefits to, the Noosa community
                                  e   The Organisation has an established track record of
                                      community contribution, engagement and participation within
                                      Noosa
                                  e   Ability to represent the perspectives and interests of the
                                      organisation and its broader stakeholder, member or volunteer
                                      networks
                                  e   Demonstrated understanding of community issues,
                                      opportunities and challenges relevant to Noosa's future
                                  e   Experience engaging with diverse stakeholders and working
                                      collaboratively across community, government or industry
                                      sectors
                                  e   Relevant skills, knowledge and expertise that support the
                                      functions of the NDSC
                                  Other considerations will include:
                                  e   Diversity of organisational focus areas across social, business,
                                      tourism, environmental, cultural, sporting and community
                                      sectors
                                  e   Demonstrated reach into, and connection with, different
                                      segments of the Noosa community
                                  e   Capacity to contribute a strategic and informed organisational
                                      perspective