2021-01-18 General Committee Meeting Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   18 JANUARY 2021




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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                            18 JANUARY 2021

     who has a direct or indirect financial and/or non-financial interest or a real, perceived or potential
     conflict of interest in a matter that could be considered by that Committee, or with Maritime Safety
     Queensland or Noosa Shire Council, shall disclose that interest upon acceptance of membership.
     As a standing committee member, a conflict of interest may arise when a Committee Member is
     influenced, or appears to be influenced, by personal interests. The perception of a conflict of interest
     can be as damaging as an actual conflict because it may undermine public confidence in the integrity
     of the Committee and its members.
         ®  Members will avoid any conflict of interest and will not allow personal interest or the
            interests of any particular person, group or association to conflict with their role as a
            Committee Member.
         e  Adeclaration of a conflict of interest can occur before a meeting for a determination.
         ®  Where a conflict of interest arises at a meeting, a member shall declare such conflict.
         ®  Where a conflict of interest is declared at a meeting, the co-Chairs will decide whether the
            member should withdraw from the meeting while the matter is discussed.
     Proxies
     An NRSAC member may appoint a proxy to represent them at a meeting in their absence. The NRSAC
     member will appoint the proxy in writing or verbally for approval by the NRSAC co-chair prior to the
     meeting. The proxy may vote on behalf of the NRSAC member they represent, however the proxy’s
     vote counts as one vote only.
     Observers
     On occasion, external stakeholders may have an interest in an item on the agenda or a member may
     wish to bring a guest to a meeting. Observers are welcome to attend meetings with the approval of
     the Chair provided in writing prior to the meeting. The Chair should consider the content of the
     meeting before granting (or possibly refusing) permission.
     Noosa Shire Council Mayor or the Queensland Government Member for Noosa may forward items
     to the co-chairs for discussion and/or attend meetings as an observer.
     Presenters
     The NRSAC may request a presentation at a meeting from an expert or an organisation to learn more
     about a specific issue. Suggestions for presentations should come from, and be agreed by, members
    of the NRSAC. The presenter should provide a copy of their presentation to be circulated with the
     meeting minutes.
     Resignation
     NRSAC members may resign at any time by writing to the co-chairs NSC/MSQ (a letter or an email is
     acceptable).

      NRSAC Meetings
     The NRSAC will meet 4-5 times per year, approximately every two months outside of the key
     visitation period (November to January). An annual calendar for the year will be prepared and
     distributed to members prior to the end of the preceding calendar year.
     Members will prioritise personal attendance at these meetings. If a member misses three
     consecutive meetings, they will be deemed to have resigned during the term.

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