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

                          Noosa Local Disaster Recovery Plan 2015/2016

level of authority and powers given to the Task Force or Statutory Authority for central
coordination, support and overall direction of resource allocation. The accountability
structures, role and powers for the Task Force or Statutory Authority will be determined by
the Premier and/or Queensland Parliament. For example, the QRA was established in 2011
and is currently the functional lead agency for NDRRA and SDRA coordination and central
recovery coordination and monitoring.

11.8 Establishment of State Recovery Coordinators
Equally, the state may choose to establish one or more State Recovery Coordinators to
assist in ensuring a cohesive recovery and reconstruction program. Such appointments will
be made by the Premier and will usually be individuals of high standing in the general
community. They may be appointed in recognition of unique regional recovery and
reconstruction requirements. State Recovery Coordinators will act as a focal point for
recovery and reconstruction between the affected region and the State Government through
the Minister for Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience. If a State
Recovery Coordinator responsible for the Noosa is established, they should be included as a
member of the Local Disaster Recovery Committee.

11.9 State Recovery Group
The State Recovery Group is a standing group which reports to the State Disaster
Management Group. The functional lead agencies for each of the four functions of recovery
are represented on the Group. At the decision of the Chair, other agencies may be invited to
become members of the Group. The State Recovery Group Is responsible for ensuring the
state support across the four functions of recovery are implemented and coordinated in
support of local recovery efforts.




                   Figure 5 – Recovery Reporting and Resource Flow
                               (Queensland Recovery Guidelines)



12.     Recovery preparedness
Recovery preparedness can be achieved by:
     ensuring that the Noosa recovery framework and arrangements are widely understood
      within the community (pre-engagement)

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