2014-03-25 Infrastructure & Services Committee Agenda

INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                        25 MARCH 2014




DEFINITIONS
Accountability
“Public entities should be accountable for their performance and be able to give complete and
accurate accounts of how they have used public funds, including funds passed on to others for
particular purposes. They should also have suitable governance and management arrangements
in place to oversee funding arrangements.”1
Acquittal
The process by which a recipient demonstrates in writing to the funding body that it has
expended the funds in accordance with the terms and conditions of the funding agreement on
completion of the activity or project.
The acquittal process, when conducted correctly, demonstrates that these monies were being
used efficiently, effectively or that the community is getting value for money for services.
Auspicing
Auspicing means that an organisation takes responsibility for ensuring the funds are used as
specified in the grant allocation. An auspicing organisation will be responsible for:
    •    the receipt, banking and administration of all moneys
    •    project monitoring and completion
    •    ensuring the applicant acquits the funding on time
    •    sign off on the acquittal form.

Business
For the purpose of this policy business is defined as an organisation or enterprising entity
engaged in commercial, industrial or professional activities for profit.

Community Benefit
Council recognises that grants funding delivers significant social, economic, environmental
and/or cultural benefits to our region including:
    •    building stronger communities by improving connectivity and inclusion, increasing
         individual and community wellbeing, contributing to a sense of place, and strengthening
         shared community values;
    •    improving community and economic capacity and building social capital;
    •    celebrating our lifestyle, environment, culture and heritage;
    •    increasing commitment to sustainable practices and the promotion and protection of our
         natural environment; and
    •    contributing to a positive, vibrant image of the shire.

Community Purpose
A purpose that is in the public interest to residents of the Noosa Local Government Area.



1
 Auditor General Report to Parliament No. 7 for 2008, Administration of Grants and Funding to Community Organisations by Local
Government in Queensland, Page 10


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