2022-08-18 Ordinary Meeting Agenda

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                                   18 AUGUST 2022


The probity advisor assessment of the EOI for the DMP PCG process based on the work outlined in
the prepared Probity Report against accepted good practice expectations by Noosa Council has
identified no unresolved exceptions. The documentation and records can defend all processes,
decisions, and outcomes.
In my opinion, the EOI for the DMP PCG has been characterised by objectivity, independence, and
fairness. The process:

•       was transparent and appeared to be aligned to relevant legislation, organisational codes,
        policies, and procedures.
•       was professionally administered and documented.
•       was consistently and fairly executed with respect to all applicants.
•       utilised appropriate expertise in the evaluation process – the Evaluation team was made up of
        senior council representatives with relevant knowledge and was overseen by the Procurement
        Manager as Chair and Moderator and the Governance Manager providing probity oversight.
•       appropriately addressed the evaluation criteria as set out in the Evaluation Score Card and
        Criteria and EOI documents.

In summary, Local Buy’s view is that from a probity perspective, the EOI for DMP PCG Panel’s
recommendations are sound, and the recommended applicants are a true and fair representation of
the consensus reached by the EOI Evaluation Panel.

Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
•     Stakeholder Groups including business and industry associations
•     Community Groups
•     Wider local and business community
•     Independent Compliance Assessor
Internal Consultation
•     Governance
•     Procurement
•     Office of Chief Executive
•     Executive Directors

Departments/Sections Consulted:
    x   Chief Executive Officer       Community Services                          Corporate Services
        Executive Support             Director                                x   Director
                                      Community Development                       Financial Services
                                      Community Facilities                        Fleet
                                      Libraries & Galleries                       ICT
                                      Local Laws                              x   Procurement
                                      Waste & Environmental Health                Property
                                                                                  Revenue Services

        Executive Services            Environment & Sustainable Development       Infrastructure Services
        Director                  x   Director                                    Director
        Community Engagement          Building & Plumbing Services                Asset Management
        Customer Service              Development Assessment                      Buildings and Facilities
    x   Governance                x   Economic Development                        Civil Operations
        People and Culture            Environmental Services                      Disaster Management
                                      Strategic Land Use Planning                 Infrastructure Planning, Design
                                                                                  and Delivery




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