Annual Report 2019-20

Noosa Shire Council

Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2020

Note 2(a). Council functions - Component Descriptions

Details relating to the Council's functions / activities as reported in Note 2(b) are as follows:

CEO OFFICE

The goal of the Chief Executive Officer function is to provide leadership to the organisation to ensure it meets its
strategic and operational objectives, as well as to provide executive support to Councillors and guidance to the
Council leadership team. Service areas include the CEO's Office and Internal Audit.


COMMUNITY SERVICES

Community Service's goals are to provide facilities and opportunities for residents and visitors to participate in
community, cultural and recreational activities across the shire; protect the health and safety of the Noosa
community; and assist community groups and organisations through the provision of advice and community
grants. Service areas include Cemeteries, Community Development, Cooroy and Noosaville Libraries,
Environmental Health, Local Laws, Noosa Aquatic Centre, Noosa Community Support, Noosa Leisure Centre,
Noosa Regional Gallery, Pest and Vector Control, the J and Waste Management.



INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES

The goal of the Infrastructure Services department is to provide efficient planning, maintenance and delivery of
infrastructure over its lifecycle. The department operates and maintains infrastructure including roads and bridges,
buildings, canals, parks, stormwater drainage, waterways and beaches in the Noosa Shire in accordance with
established service levels. Service areas include Asset Management, Council Buildings and Facilities, Civil
Operations, Infrastructure Planning, Design and Delivery.



EXECUTIVE SERVICES

The goal of the Executive Services department is to provide effective governance oversight of the organisation,
human resource management support to the organisation and ensure Council's customer focus including
communication and community engagement processes. Service areas include Community Engagement,
Customer Service, Executive Services, Governance as well as People and Culture.


CORPORATE SERVICES

The goal of the Corporate Services department is to provide effective support to the organisation to ensure that
Council services are provided in accordance with agreed service levels that ensure Council's ongoing
sustainability. Service areas include Financial Services, Information Communication Technology, Procurement
and Fleet, Property and Facilities as well as Revenue Services.


ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

The goal of the Environment and Sustainable Development department is to provide effective planning,
development compliance, economic development and environmental services that promote long-term sustainable
outcomes for the Noosa community. Service areas include Building and Plumbing Services, Economic
Development, Development Assessment, Environmental Services and Strategic Land Use Planning.


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