2023-03-07 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   7 MARCH 2023




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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                   7 MARCH 2023

              COUNCIL POLICY — COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
              Councillor Code of Conduct Policy

              This Code of Conduct sets out, for both Councillors and the community, the standards of behaviour
              expected of Councillors of Noosa Shire Council.

              Media Relations Guidelines

              The Media Relations Guidelines establish how Council's elected members and council officers will
              interact with the media. It is designed to ensure that in all dealings with the media, the Council acts
              in a professional, coordinated manner and that all statements made and information provided are
              accurate, appropriate and timely.

              Governance Framework

              Council's Governance Framework recognises and outlines the importance of effective communication
              and engagement with our community as part of responsible decision-making practices. Council
              embraces consultation as a two-way process that creates opportunities for the community to
              participate in matters that interest and affect it and ensures transparency and accountability in
              Council's decision making. At its core, communication and engagement supports and encourages the
              community to participate in civic life.

              ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

              Mayor and Councillors
              The Mayor and Councillors will support the active promotion of community engagement with the
              community through their understanding of and compliance with the Community Engagement
              Framework, Practice Guidelines and project engagement plans.
              Executive Leadership Team
              The Executive Leadership Team will model exemplary community engagement and lead staff (either
              directly or through delegated authority) in their understanding of, and compliance with, the Community
              Engagement Framework and Practice Guidelines.
              The Executive Leadership Team will also approve resources to develop, implement and review the
              Community Engagement Framework from time to time, with the advice of the Communications and
              Community Engagement Branch.
              Communications and Community Engagement Branch
              The Communications and Community Engagement Branch is responsible for ensuring the Community
              Engagement Framework and related Practice Guidelines are widely understood and to provide
              guidance and skill development on its interpretation and implementation.
              To oversee the scheduling and delivery of Council's community engagement projects.
              All Branch Managers
              All Branch Managers are responsible for supporting the implementation of the Community
              Engagement Framework and related Practice Guidelines and to lead staff in their understanding of
              and compliance with this Framework.
              People and Culture Branch
              The People and Culture Branch will facilitate the provision of regular training to all Council staff on

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