DESTINATION STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL DRAFT TERMS OF REFERENCE · Report

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                    6 OCTOBER 2026


                                                                Clearly articulate expectations
                                                                of seniority and influence

                                                                Clearly articulate time
                                                                commitment

DSC members          Possible   Meetings may become             Establish strong governance
pursue                          dominated by member             through the Terms of
organisational or               organisations specific          Reference
sector interests                ‘position’ or outcomes
over collective                 advocated by their              Independent Chair to facilitate
destination                     organisation. This may          balanced discussion
outcomes                        reduce collaboration and
                                limit the DSC’s ability to      Require declarations of
                                provide strategic               interest on Agenda items
                                stewardship of the DMP.
                                                                Reinforce members role and
                                                                obligations to act in the
                                                                interest of Noosa’s
                                                                destination outcomes

                                                                Regularly review
                                                                effectiveness and member
                                                                contributions


Community            Likely     Community trust of Council      Implement a Communication
perception that                 may be reduced, leading to      Plan to ensure clarity on the
the DSC is                      criticism that the DSC exists   role of the DSC.
tourism-led rather              to promote tourism growth
than destination-               rather than balance             Ensure balanced
led.                            environmental, social,          representation across DSC
                                cultural outcomes envisaged
                                by the DMP.                     Appoint respected community
                                                                representatives

Community            Possible   Perceived lack of               Implement a transparent EOI
criticism of                    transparency in appointment     process for community
member selection                of DSC members could            members
and                             undermine its legitimacy and
representation                  create tension between DSC      Publish selection criteria
                                and sections of the
                                community.                      Through Communication Plan
                                                                provide clear rationale for
                                                                appointments

                                                                Ensure selected community
                                                                representatives are appointed
                                                                based on their ability to
                                                                represent broader community
                                                                perspectives than advocacy
                                                                on single, individual issues.