2020-08-11 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                    11 AUGUST 2020


Previous Council Consideration

Nil.

Finance

Given the significant disruption of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the Department finished
the 2019/20 year in a reasonable position with a deficit of $1.4Million, noting that there was a
$3.1M increase in the cost of the landfill provision.

Risks & Opportunities
The major risks facing the department include:
 maintaining adequate health, hygiene and mitigation measures in response to the
   coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic;
 maintaining a sound financial position in the face of COVID-19 disruptions;
 managing waste and associated emissions;
 responding to funding changes in Noosa Community Support; and
 managing transition of key staff close to retirement.

The main opportunities the department is investigating include:
 investigating new models of service and operation as a result of COVID-19;
 reviewing Council’s role in affordable housing;
 exploring new service models for the Library’s outreach services; and
 diversifying revenue streams.

Consultation

External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder

Nil.

Internal Consultation

Community Services’ Managers and Coordinators contributed to the preparation of the quarterly
departmental update report.


Departments/Sections Consulted:

       Chief Executive Officer   X   Community Services                      Corporate Services
       Executive Officer         X   Director                                Director
       Executive Support         X   Community Development                   Financial Services
                                 X   Community Facilities                    ICT
                                 X   Libraries & Galleries                   Procurement & Fleet
                                 X   Local Laws                              Property
                                 X   Waste & Environmental Health            Revenue Services

       Executive Services            Environment & Sustainable Development   Infrastructure Services
       Director                      Director                                Director
       Community Engagement          Building & Plumbing Services            Asset Management
       Customer Service              Development Assessment                  Buildings and Facilities
       Governance                    Economic Development                    Civil Operations
       People and Culture            Environmental Services                  Disaster Management
                                     Strategic Land Use Planning             Infrastructure Planning,
                                                                             Design and Delivery




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