2018-03-01 Special Meeting Agenda

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA                                                            1 MARCH 2018


Co-workers

 Membership Assessment Criteria                                                           Weighting
 Suitability and/or compatibility                                                              50%
 Demonstrated fit with technology sector and demonstrated technology product
 innovation and development.
 Capability and resources                                                                      25%
 Demonstrated capability including evidence of entrepreneurial leadership.
 Alignment with the vision                                                                     25%
 Demonstrated understanding of the vision for the Digital Hub and its contribution to
 the technology and digital sectors of Noosa. Evidence of intended contribution to
 building the Digital Hub community.

4    Selection Panel
The tender assessment process requires an in-depth knowledge of the local technology sector
and an awareness of the talent and networks operating locally, nationally and internationally.
The assessment process will rely on the ability of the panel to mix knowledge of the marketplace
place with industry trends and commercial viability.
A probity officer will oversee the tender process and assessment panel deliberations.
The following panel members are recommended to fulfil this function and make
recommendations for sign off by the Director Environment and Sustainable Development and
Director Corporate Services:
    Manager Economic Development
    Digital Hub Coordinator
    Property and Facilities Manager
    Financial Services Manager

5    Timing

The tender for established and emerging tenancies and the co-current co-workers membership
process is planned to be open for applications from week commencing the 12 March 2018.

Previous Council Consideration

Council Workshops:
12 May 2017
26 October 2017
17 November 2017
7 December 2017
Ordinary Meeting, 21 September 2017, Item 7, Page 18
That Council note the report by the Economic Development Manager to the General Committee
Meeting dated 18 September 2017 regarding tender 1617T130 for the provision of Management
Services – Peregian Beach Digital Hub and:
A.   Notify tender submitters that a decision on tender 1617T130 is on hold while Noosa
     Council further considers the business case of the Peregian Digital Hub project; and
B.   Request the CEO to arrange for advice to be provided to Council on strategies to meet
     Council’s broad intentions for the Peregian Digital Hub.


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