Annual Report 2019-20

          Noosa Shire Council                                                                                                                                                       2019 - 20 Annual Report


  •	Council adopted and implemented a new Human Rights Policy to comply with the new
     Queensland Human Rights Act 2019 and ensure the ongoing development of a human rights
                                                                                                       Challenges and Opportunities
     culture within the organisation.                                                                  The key areas of focus for FY 2020/21 will include:
  •	The Audit and Risk Committee continued to provide valuable advice and independent assurance       •	Ensuring that we remain “disaster ready” to assist our community, businesses and vulnerable
     for governance and finance matters across Council even during these difficult times impacted         sectors in the event of any further natural disasters.
     by Covid-19. This included reviewing Council’s strategic risks, policies and organisational key   •	Continuing to lobby the State Government to upgrade Beckmans Road at Noosaville and also have
     performance indicators. The two independent members continued to provide crucial guidance,           the State Government improve two problem intersections at Cooroy.
     expertise and advice on high-risk matters while the new Councillors provided a new perspective
                                                                                                       •	Continuing to manage the uncertainty associated with the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on
     on matters.
                                                                                                          our local community and local economy.
  • Council’s Internal Audit Program delivered independent audits on the following areas:
                                                                                                       • Implementing the new Noosa Plan.
    •	Council’s Financial Delegations of Authority                                                    •	Delivering the many “shovel ready” projects that have been funded by the State and
    •	Contractor Management and WH&S Management of Contractors                                           Commonwealth governments and meeting their compressed timeframes.
                                                                                                       •	Carefully managing finances and making sound decisions to ensure that we are able to achieve our
                                                                                                          recovery plan targets as a result of the financial impact of Covid-19.




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