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

                           Renumeration and or disbursements may be considered if necessary to access
                           the required skills and advice.


13. Conflict of Interest   13.1 Conflict of Interest Declarations
                               •   Members are required to declare actual, potential or perceived
                                   conflict of interests
                               •   Conflicts will be managed transparently and recorded
                               •   Confidential matters will be handled in accordance with Noosa
                                   Council governance standards

                           13.2 Failure to Declare a Conflict of Interest
                               Members must disclose any actual, potential or perceived conflict of
                               interest as soon as reasonably practicable. Where a member fails to
                               disclose a conflict of interest:
                               • The conflict will be recorded in the meeting minutes once
                                    identified.
                               • The Chair may require the member to refrain from participating
                                    in discussion, decision-making or voting on the relevant matter.
                               • Any recommendation or decision influenced by the undeclared
                                    conflict may be reviewed by the NDSC.
                               • The matter may be referred to Noosa Council for consideration
                                    under the NDSC Code of Conduct and governance
                                    arrangements.

                           A serious or repeated failure to disclose a conflict of interest may
                           constitute grounds for termination of membership under clause 10.1.
14. Governance             14.1 NDSC Effectiveness
Performance and            NDSC effectiveness indicators include but are not limited to:
Review                       • Provision of timely, evidence-based advice and
                                 recommendations to Noosa Council and DMP delivery partners
                                 on priority destination management issues.
                             • Demonstrable influence on the direction, prioritisation or
                                 refinement of DMP implementation activities through
                                 recommendations, advocacy and strategic guidance.
                             • Strength and diversity of stakeholder collaboration, alignment
                                 and commitment to shared destination management objectives.
                             • Evidence of members championing DMP priorities within their
                                 organisations, sectors, networks and spheres of influence.
                             • Improved visibility, transparency and accountability of DMP
                                 implementation through regular monitoring, reporting and
                                 communication of progress to stakeholders and the community.

                           14.2 TOR Review
                           The Draft Terms of Reference will be reviewed and finalised by the DSC
                           once formed and reviewed by Noosa Council after 12 months, and
                           thereafter, every two years, to ensure continued relevance and
                           effectiveness.
15. Collection of          Noosa Shire Council will only use the personal information collected for
Personal Information       the intended purpose, to remain in contact with representative on the
                           NDSC regarding their participation in the NDSC and the legitimate
                           functions and services of Council.



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