2015-06-23 I&S Agenda - Item 5 - Local Disaster Recovery Plan - Attachment 2

                              Noosa Local Disaster Recovery Plan 2015/2016



27.7 Generic terms of reference for each sub-group
27.7.1 Economic Recovery Sub-group
Role
The Economic Sub-group is to coordinate the planning and implementation of economic
recovery in the Noosa local government area where the impact of the disaster event is of
significance to the economy of the region.


Responsibilities
       assess economic impact arising from the disaster event
       coordinate major activities that are required to facilitate economic recovery for the
        Noosa Shire
       assess and monitor key economic impacts including employment issues and capacity of
        local business to operate
       facilitate business, industry and regional economic recovery and renewal
       develop industry and business recovery plans for the recovery area7 and
        implementation strategies in conjunction with the Noosa Shire Council, relevant State
        Government agencies, regional economic development organisations and industry
        bodies
       facilitate the provision of information to business and industry on accessing financial
        assistance from available sources
       where required, facilitate linkages with job providers and employment agencies to
        source labour
       develop a strategy to maximise use of local resources during clean up and restoration
        activities and promotion of the affected area (when appropriate) to reestablish the
        trading environment and conditions
       support small to medium enterprise (e.g. referrals, business assistance, etc)
       provide information to affected businesses on accessing professional advice on options
        for improvement or adjustment from current business operations where required
       ensure involvement of local business and industry representatives and the community in
        decision making
       work with local government and business groups and industry bodies to enable learning
        from their disaster experience in order to better prepare for future adverse events
       ensure the Economic Action Plan informs broader planning and decision making
        activities across government and non-government agencies
       identify options for improvement in economic rebuilding
       coordinate economic and business support to farmers


Reporting responsibilities
       Chair of the sub-group is to attend meetings of the sub-group and are to represent the
        sub-group at meetings of the Local Disaster Recovery Committee
       sub-group is to meet as required at the discretion of the Chair of the sub-group
       agendas, minutes of meetings and action plans are to be copied to the Chair of the
        Noosa Local Disaster Recovery Committee

Sub-group composition


7
  this is NOT about developing recovery plans for each and every individually affected business – but
rather on a locational or industry basis – depending on the nature of the disaster and the affected
area/s
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