2020-12-08 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                              8 DECEMBER 2020


Previous Council Consideration
Nil.

Finance
Council has provided the following funding for Disaster Management in its 2020/2021 budget:
    Disaster Management Operations                             Grant           Council
    Revenue (Get Ready Grant)                                $22,000
    Expenditure
       Training                                                                 $5,000
       Materials & Services                                                    $24,500
       Internal Charges                                                        $58,233
    SES Operations
    Revenue (QFES Grant)                                     $19,500
    Expenditure
       Materials & Services                                                   $31,600
       Depreciation and amortization                                          $19,655
       Other Expenses                                                            $873
       Internal Charges                                                      $255,265



Risks & Opportunities
A SWOT analysis of Council’s disaster management capability was undertaken with the results
presented to the Executive Team and Audit and Risk Committee in August 2018. The key risk
identified was succession planning associated with the major transition of key staff in the LDCC. A
drive for more staff to be involved in the LDCC reduced this risk, however it is recognised that a
prolonged event would still test Council’s resources to man the LDCC. This continues to be a key
focus for the Disaster Management Officer moving forward into 2021.
The key opportunity identified in the report was building stronger relationships with other regional
Council’s and other stakeholders such as the media and QRA. To accomplish this the following
activities have occurred:
      Partnering with Sunshine Coast Council on a regional disaster risk assessment in line with
       the Queensland Emergency Risk Management Framework;
      Partnering with State agencies and four other South East Queensland Councils in a Severe
       Wind Hazard Assessment Project for the region;
      Hosting dedicated media events that promote Disaster Management in the Shire.


Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Members of the Noosa Local Disaster Management Group

Internal Consultation
Disaster management requires a whole of Council approach with many branches having some
input into or responsibility for operations and activities throughout the year.




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