2018-04-16 General Committee Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   16 APRIL 2018




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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                        16 APRIL 2018

      3.5      ACDC (Agricultural Chemical Distribution Control) Licence
      Any proposed use of herbicide must be included in the approved 12-month Activity Plan. Council will
      only approve the use of Glyphosate (360q/L).Forvelunteers-thatchoose to-use herbicide fortheiron-
      {360g/_}-beingthe-cnly_herbicide-approved for-use— All volunteer ACDC licences are linked to a
      Ground Distribution Contractor (in this case Noosa Shire Council) who hold the authority. Council also
      holds a ‘no spray’ list of areas where spraying is not permitted.
      To spray, volunteers must:
      e   hold a current ACDC licence and provide a copy to Council
      e   have written landholder (Council) approval for its use
      e   follow Council’s Safe Work Procedure for Chemical Storage, Handling and Application
      e¢  complete the Herbicide Application Record and submit to Council.
      To cut and paint, volunteers must:
      e   follow Council’s Safe Work Procedure for Chemical Storage, Handling and Application
      Under legislation, the supervising licensed operator is responsible to:
      e   Check the calibration of equipment and correct nozzle is being used (where applicable).
      e   Supervise the mixing and safe handling of the herbicide (ensuring adequate Personal Protective
          Equipment is used) and appropriate labelling.
      e   Complete the herbicide application record and submitting to Council within one month of
          completion.
      For further information, please refer to

      3.6      Insurances
      Council maintains several insurances designed to protect volunteers. Fo-ernsure-you-are-cevered,
      ¥Volunteers must be registered with Council and be working to a Council approved plan on Council
      managed land _to be covered by this insurance.
      There is no age restriction for the insurance, however the Volunteer Group Coordinator should ensure
      the activities are appropriate when assigning tasks and children should be accompanied by a
      parent/guardian.
      Public liability
      Council maintains a public liability protection policy which includes legal liability indemnity for
      registered Community Bushland Care volunteers regarding claims from the public due to alleged
      negligence.
      Public liability is the insurance you need when somebody sues you for injuring them or damaging their
      property. The insurance is designed to cover the costs of defending the claim and paying any awards
      or compensation.
      All claims received will be fully investigated by Council's insurer prior to an indemnity decision being
      made. To ensure coverage under Council’s policy, registered volunteers must be acting in accordance
      with their work plan and/or any instructions provided by Council.

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