FURTHER REPORT - TOURISM NOOSA FUNDING AND PERFORMANCE DEED 2026–2029 · Report

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                              9 JUNE 2026


         i.   Separate Agreed Obligations and Deliverables (Schedule 1) from performance
              measures;
         ii. Introduce a Balanced Scorecard framework of KPIs in Schedule 2; and
         iii. Simplify the performance-based funding adjustment model in Schedule 3;

C. Approve the revised Tourism Noosa Funding and Performance Deed 2026–2029 with Tourism
   Noosa Ltd for a term of three (3) years, commencing 1 July 2026 and ending 30 June 2029, for
   funding of $2,000,000 per annum (ex GST), with CPI indexation applied from the second year of
   the Term, capped at a maximum of 3.5% per annum, subject to the terms and conditions of the
   Deed as provided at Attachment 1;
D. Note that funding will be paid in three instalments, with the second instalment subject to a
   performance-based adjustment of up to $350,000, based on Council’s assessment of
   performance against the Schedule 2 KPIs using the scoring methodology set out in Schedule 3;
E. Note that failure to deliver Schedule 1 Agreed Obligations may constitute a breach of the Deed
   and is managed through the Deed’s compliance and governance provisions, separate from the
   performance adjustment framework;
F. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to:
         i.   Finalise and execute the Tourism Noosa Funding and Performance Deed 2026–2029,
              including any minor or administrative amendments required; and
         ii. Administer the Deed in accordance with its terms.


REPORT
This Further Report responds to Council’s resolution of 16 April 2026, which required refinement of
the KPI framework and presentation of a revised Deed and Schedules for consideration in the June
meeting round.

The focus of this further work has been to address Councillor feedback regarding clarity,
measurability and alignment of KPIs with the Destination Management Plan (DMP), while
strengthening transparency and accountability in how Council funding is applied and assessed.

A targeted working group process, including Councillor representation, was established to review
the existing Deed and Schedule framework. This process involved weekly meetings, detailed review
of deliverables, KPIs and target metrics, consideration of alternative performance frameworks,
including a balanced scorecard approach, and input from Council’s legal advisors to ensure clarity,
enforceability and defined roles.

The revised framework has been developed to provide clearer lines of accountability, improved
visibility of performance, and a structure that can be reviewed and refined over time.

The revised Deed introduces a clear and structured approach by separating obligations from
performance measurement and simplifying the performance adjustment model.

Specifically, the original Schedule structure has been refined as follows:
•   The original Schedule 1 (Agreed Priorities, KPIs and Target Metrics) has been restructured into
    two separate schedules:
    i.    Schedule 1 – Agreed Obligations and Deliverables, which defines the mandatory
          requirements under the Deed; and