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

                11.3 Meeting Expectations
                    Members of the NDSC:
                    • Attend meetings in person. Proxy delegates and attendance via
                       technology may be permitted only in some circumstances and
                       with prior notice.
                    • Members attend meetings fully prepared, having considered all
                       agenda materials, undertaken appropriate internal consultation
                       (where appropriate), and obtained the necessary approvals and
                       authority to contribute to deliberations and vote on matters
                       requiring a decision.
                    • Actively progress agreed actions through their sphere of
                       influence, expertise, and professional networks.
                    • Champion and advocate for agreed outcomes and decisions
                       within their respective organisations and networks.

                11.4 Recommendations to Noosa Council
                    •   Recommendations of the NDSC will be determined on a
                        consensus basis wherever possible.
                    •   Where consensus cannot be reached, differing views and
                        dissenting opinions will be documented and communicated
                        through appropriate governance and reporting mechanisms.
                    •   Deliberations and discussions of the NDSC will remain
                        confidential to support open, frank and constructive dialogue.
                    •   Recommendations agreed actions and progress updates may be
                        communicated publicly through approved governance and
                        reporting mechanisms.

                11.5 Member Conduct
                    Members of NDSC are expected to:
                    • Act respectfully, professionally and in good faith.
                    • Contribute constructively to discussions and actively consider
                       differing perspectives and evidence.
                    • Focus on the long-term interests of Noosa and the delivery of
                       sustainable destination outcomes.
                    • Uphold the integrity of Council, the NDSC, and their decision-
                       making processes in all external communications.

                11.6 Quorum
                    •   A quorum requires 50% + 1 of members including the Chair.

12. Subgroups   12.1 NDSC Subgroups
                The Chair, in agreement with NDSC members may:
                   • Establish specific skills or knowledge-based subgroups to
                       progress DMP priorities, subject to a clear scope of work and
                       timeframes to deliver outcomes.
                   • Participants in the sub-group will have expert knowledge or
                       specialist background on the subject matter.

                Additional, independent subject matter experts, thought leaders and
                community representatives with significant local knowledge and
                intelligence, may be invited to join the sub-group or advise the DSC
                where specialised advice or background information is required.



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