2018-06-12 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   12 JUNE 2018




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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                    12 JUNE 2018

           HERITAGE LEVY GUIDELINE

           ALLOCATION OF ANNUAL HERITAGE LEVY

           The precise allocation of the Heritage Levy will be determined on a year by year basis depending on
           priorities and the annual budget process. The levy will generally be allocated within the following
           parameters:
               e  A minimum of 50% of the annual collected Heritage Levy will be used or reserved for the
                  preservation or acquisition of heritage infrastructure and assets under Category 1.
               e  A maximum of 30% of the annual collected Heritage Levy will be used or reserved for
                  Heritage Projects under Category 2.
               e  20% of the annual collected Heritage Levy will be used for ongoing activities and tasks in
                  Categories 3 and 4 of the Heritage Levy Policy, including an allocation towards the
                  employment of Council’s Heritage Coordinator. These funds will be allocated by the Heritage
                  Coordinator according to annual priorities and needs.
           Unspent levy funds from any specific year will be recognised as restricted cash within Council's
           financial statements to be expended in future years. These funds will be considered in the
           development of the annual budget.
           ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

           It is the responsibility of Council to determine the amount of the Levy each year as part of the
           budget process and to determine the projects which will be funded from the Levy.
           It is the responsibility of Council officers to ensure that the Heritage Levy program is:
               e  Administered transparently and accountably
               e  Aligned with Council's objectives, goals and priorities
               e  Communicated effectively to the community
           It is the responsibility of the Heritage Coordinator to:
               e  Coordinate heritage activities and projects within Council
               e  Provide advice and information on heritage related matters
               e  Oversight Heritage Levy expenditure throughout the financial year
               e  Support the preparation of budget submissions
               e  Develop and implement Heritage Levy funded projects and activities
               e  Support the Heritage Reference Group
           It is the responsibility of the Heritage Reference Group to:
               1. Provide input and suggestions regarding heritage priorities and potential heritage projects
                  in the Noosa Council area.
               2. Provide expert or professional advice on particular aspects of cultural heritage or on
                  specific projects in line with the Reference Group member's individual qualifications and
                  experience.
               3. Assist in identifying opportunities for partnerships that will enhance cultural heritage
                  activities in the Noosa Council area.
               4. Provide feedback from the community regarding heritage matters and projects.
           The Reference group will be an advisory body without decision-making capacity and will operate in
           accordance with the Heritage Reference Group Terms of Reference.
           RELEVANT LEGISLATION
           Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984
           Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003
           Australian Heritage Council Act 2003

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