2015-01-12 General Committee Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                     12 January 2015


Community
For the purpose of this policy, community refers to a group of people living within the Noosa
Shire local government boundaries.

Conflict of Interest
A conflict of interest is a conflict between:
•   an officer’s or Councillor’s personal interests (including personal interests arising from their
    relationships or club memberships, for example); and
•   the public interest;
that might lead to a decision that is contrary to the public interest.1

Donations
A voluntary gift of product, service or cash without expectation of return.

Funding Agreement

A legal agreement entered into by the successful applicant and Council noting the obligations of
both parties.

Grant
Funds provided to a recipient through a formal program for a specified purpose, directed at
achieving goals and objectives consistent with Council policy, where the recipient is selected on
merit against a set of criteria. Funding is subject to entering a written agreement with Council
that outlines accountability requirements.
Grant Guidelines
The grant guidelines will include:
• Aim of the grant
• Criteria
• Assessment information
• How to apply
• How to acquit
• Terms and Conditions
• Glossary

Individuals
Individuals are classified as a singular person or couple, as distinguished from a group, who
carry on activities for a community purpose and benefit.

Naming Rights
The right to name property, either tangible property or an event, usually granted in exchange for
financial consideration.

Not for profit incorporated community organisation
A community organisation that operates as a legal entity with a primary purpose of providing
services to the community. An organisation is non-profit if it is not carried on for the direct or
indirect profit or gain of its members, both in its operations and winding up.




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