FURTHER REPORT - NOOSA DESTINATION STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL DRAFT TERMS OF REFERENCE (REQUESTED AT GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING DATED 6 OCTOBER 2026) · Attachment 1 - Draft Noosa Destination Stewardship Council Terms of Reference (TOR) - REVISED

                      4.4 Tourism for Good
                      In Noosa, tourism is for good – enhancing and regenerating Noosa’s
                      community, environment, and economy while protecting our way of life
                      and supporting a healthy and thriving place, for all.
5. Scope and          5.1 Strategic Oversight
   Responsibilities   The NDSC will provide strategic guidance and advice on the
                      implementation of Noosa's Destination Management Plan by:
                        • Guiding and overseeing the prioritisation of the DMP actions.
                        • Contributing insights, expertise and advice, where relevant and
                           appropriate.
                        • Recommending evidence-based approaches to support the
                           achievement of the DMP's objectives.
                        • Identifying emerging opportunities, risks and challenges that may
                           impact the delivery of the DMP.
                        • Ensuring implementation remains aligned with the Guiding
                           Principles outlined in Section 4.

                      5.2 Monitoring and Accountability
                      The NDSC will have a key role to help guide the DMP Monitoring and
                      Evaluation Framework (MEF), the NDSC will:
                        • Determine the priorities, agenda and frequency of meetings.
                        • Monitor progress against the DMP's objectives and outcomes.
                        • Review community sentiment and other performance indicators
                           contained within the MEF.
                        • Recommend adaptive responses where outcomes are not being
                           achieved or where new information warrants a change in approach.
                        • Support transparent reporting of progress and outcomes through
                           appropriate governance and public reporting mechanisms.

                      5.3 Advocacy and Collaboration
                      The NDSC will champion the implementation of the DMP by:
                        • Advocating for the DMP's vision, objectives, and priorities within
                           members' respective spheres of influence, where relevant and
                           appropriate.
                        • Encouraging collaboration between government, industry,
                           community, and other stakeholders to support destination
                           outcomes.
                        • Promoting alignment between organisational priorities and the
                           long-term aspirations of the DMP.
                        • Providing strategic advice on matters that influence destination
                           outcomes, particularly where delivery extends beyond Noosa
                           Council's direct jurisdiction.
                        • Reporting at least annually on its activities, performance, and the
                           DMP Delivery Risk Register.


                      5.4 Building Community Trust
                      The NDSC will support community confidence in destination
                      management by:

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