2020-02-11 Services and Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                11 FEBRUARY 2020


Previous Council Consideration

Nil.

Finance

The Department performed to a responsible standard for the 2018/19 year with all branches in a
positive financial position in relation to the annual budget.

Risks & Opportunities
The major risks facing the department include:
   managing waste and associated emissions;
   responding to funding changes in Noosa Community Support;
   managing transition of key staff close to retirement;
   managing large capital works projects within funding timeframes.

The main opportunities the department is investigating include:
   Reviewing Council’s role in affordable housing;
   Exploring new service models for the Library’s outreach services; and
   Diversifying revenue streams

Consultation

External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder

Nil.

Internal Consultation

Community Services Managers and Coordinators contributed to the preparation of the quarterly
departmental update report.


Departments/Sections Consulted:

       Chief Executive Officer   X   Community Services                      Corporate Services
       Executive Officer         X   Community Development                   Financial Services
       Executive Support         X   Community Facilities                    ICT
                                 X   Libraries & Galleries                   Procurement & Fleet
                                 X   Local Laws                              Property
                                 X   Waste & Environmental Health            Revenue Services

       Executive Services            Environment & Sustainable Development   Infrastructure Services
       Community Engagement          Building & Plumbing Services            Asset Management
       Customer Service              Development Assessment                  Buildings and Facilities
       Governance                    Economic Development                    Civil Operations
       People and Culture            Environmental Services                  Disaster Management
                                     Strategic Land Use Planning             Infrastructure Planning,
                                                                             Design and Delivery




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