DESTINATION STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL DRAFT TERMS OF REFERENCE · ATTACHMENT 1 DSC Draft TOR Oct 26

                      4.4 Tourism for Good
                      In Noosa, tourism is for good – enhancing and regenerating Noosa’s
                      community, environment, and economy while protecting our way of life
                      and supporting a healthy and thriving place, for all.
5. Scope and          5.1 Strategic Oversight
   Responsibilities   The NDSC will provide strategic guidance and advice on the
                      implementation of Noosa's Destination Management Plan by:
                        • Guiding and overseeing the prioritisation of the DMP actions.
                        • Contributing insights, expertise and advice, where relevant and
                           appropriate.
                        • Recommending evidence-based approaches to support the
                           achievement of the DMP's objectives.
                        • Identifying emerging opportunities, risks and challenges that may
                           impact the delivery of the DMP.
                        • Ensuring implementation remains aligned with the Guiding
                           Principles outlined in Section 4.

                      5.2 Monitoring and Accountability
                      The DSC will have a key role to help guide the DMP Monitoring and
                      Evaluation Framework (MEF), the NDSC will:
                        • Determine the priorities, agenda and frequency of meetings.
                        • Monitor progress against the DMP's objectives and outcomes.
                        • Review community sentiment and other performance indicators
                           contained within the MEF.
                        • Recommend adaptive responses where outcomes are not being
                           achieved or where new information warrants a change in approach.
                        • Support transparent reporting of progress and outcomes through
                           appropriate governance and public reporting mechanisms.

                      5.3 Advocacy and Collaboration
                      The NDSC will champion the implementation of the DMP by:
                        • Advocating for the DMP's vision, objectives and priorities within
                           members' respective spheres of influence, where relevant and
                           appropriate.
                        • Encouraging collaboration between government, industry,
                           community and other stakeholders to support destination
                           outcomes.
                        • Promoting alignment between organisational priorities and the
                           long-term aspirations of the DMP.
                        • Providing strategic advice on matters that influence destination
                           outcomes, particularly where delivery extends beyond Noosa
                           Council's direct jurisdiction.


                      5.4 Building Community Trust
                      The NDSC will support community confidence in destination
                      management by:



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