COMMUNITY GRANTS POLICY - REVISED · Attachment 1 - Community Grants Policy for Endorsement

Council employees will identify and declare any conflicts of interest when providing advice to
applicants and assessing grant applications. Council employees will immediately notify their
Supervisor / Manager / Director if they suspect any non-compliance issues or breaches of the
Community Grants Policy.

Community Services Department

 The Department will periodically review Council’s Community Grants Policy, educate
employees on the application of the Policy and provide advice to Council employees on
community grants related matters.

For grants under $2,500, the Department will provide grant recommendations to Council’s
delegated officer for consideration and approval. For grants over $2,500, Council officers will
provide grant recommendations to Council for consideration and approval by resolution.

Grant Applicants

All grant applicants are entitled to a prompt response to their application in accordance with
Council’s Community Grants Policy and to be kept informed of the progress and outcome of the
application.

HUMAN RIGHTS
In developing the Community Grants Policy, the subject matter has been considered in
accordance with the requirements of the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019. It is considered
that the subject matter does not conflict with any human rights, including the right to take part in
public life, and supports a human rights approach to decision making by Council. Council
representatives will endeavour to act and make decisions under this policy in a manner that is
compatible with human rights. In particular, representatives will endeavour to:

   •   Identify relevant human rights which may be affected by the action or decision;
   •   Give proper consideration to the impact of its actions and decisions on human rights;
       and
   •   Ensure that any conduct or decision by Council which limits an individual’s human rights
       is reasonable and justifiable. The Community Engagement Policy should be read in
       conjunction with Council’s Human Rights Policy

RELEVANT DOCUMENTS
   •   Noosa Council Corporate Plan 2023-2028
   •   Noosa Council Annual Operational Plans
   •   Approved budget and revenue statement for the financial year
   •   Associated grant guidelines and application forms

RELEVANT LEGISLATION
   •   Local Government Regulation 2012
   •   Local Government Act 2009
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