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

                              •   Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development,
                                  Communications and the Arts (DITRCA)
                          •   Community membership - 2 permanent residents of Noosa that
                              meet requirements outlined in section 7.3.2

                       7.3 NDSC Member Profile

                         7.3.1 Organisation Representation
                         Membership will be invited from individuals occupying leadership,
                         executive, governance or statutory roles who possess the authority,
                         expertise and organisational reach required to guide, champion and
                         support implementation of the Destination Management Plan.

                          •   Mayor/Deputy Mayor/Councillor
                          •   Board Chair or Vice Chair
                          •   Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Finance
                              Officer
                          •   President or Vice President of the Organisation
                          •   Executive Director, Director
                          •   Senior Government Officers, e.g., Department Manager
                          •   Statutory Agency Leaders at any of the above roles

                         7.3.2 Community Representation
                         Community members will be drawn (through an Expression of
                         Interest Process) from permanent residents currently residing in
                         Noosa Shire that can demonstrate characteristics including but not
                         limited to the following:
                          • Understanding of Noosa and the community
                          • Connection to networks within the community and credibility
                              with the community
                          • Can bring community perspectives, not just personal opinions
                          • Can think strategically rather than advocating for a single issue
                          • Relevant skills and experience

8. Independent Chair   8.1 Independent Chair
                          An independent appointed Chair must be a proven leader with a
                          track record of guiding strategic groups through complex, contested
                          or multi-stakeholder issues and:
                          • Independent of current political office and any organisation
                              represented on the NDSC
                          • Possess a high level of credibility, standing and trusted
                              relationships across government, industry and community
                              sectors.
                          • Demonstrate the ability to engage effectively with senior
                              decision-makers at local, state and national levels.
                          • Regarded as independent, impartial and knowledgeable
                          • Familiar with Noosa's history, governance environment and
                              stakeholder landscape.
                          • Independent of operational tourism delivery and free from
                              commercial interests that may create a conflict of interest.
                          • Experienced in complex governance, stewardship and
                              stakeholder management.

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