2015-03-03 Planning & Organisation Agenda

PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                  3 MARCH 2015


Depending on the recommendations received, a range of measures might be considered by
Council for dealing with koala populations in the Noosa Shire. These may include:
a.  Habitat Protection.
b.  Better understanding of local koala populations.
c.  Guidelines for Koala Biodiversity Offsets.
d.  Infrastructure to benefit koalas such as signs, wildlife crossings etc.
e.  Pest control, particularly wild dogs.
f.  Community awareness and education.

As well as soliciting responses on the Noosa Council website, staff will also seek appropriate
advice from identified experts in the fields of koala research and koala conservation.

It is proposed to advertise the public consultation period. The public consultation will
continue for a period of 6 weeks beginning April 2015. Following the consultation process, a
recommended Koala Policy will come to a future Council meeting for determination.

Previous Council Consideration
Nil.

Finance & Risk
The implementation of a proposed koala policy may require resourcing and consideration in
future budget deliberations.

Consultation

External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
The development of the Koala Policy will involve consultation with key stakeholders, experts
and the community.

Internal Consultation

CEO, Director Planning & Infrastructure, Manager Planning and Environment, Principal
Strategic Planner, Executive Manager, Community Engagement Manager, Councillor Tony
Wellington.

Departments/Sections Consulted:

       Community Services                   x   Planning & Infrastructure
       Disaster Management & Public Order       Building & Plumbing Services
       Waste & Environmental Health         x   DA Planning
       Community Facilities                 x   Strategic Land Use Planning
       Cultural Facilities                      Asset Design & Investigations
                                                Asset Planning
                                                Civil Operations
                                                Environment

x      Executive Office                         Corporate Services
x      Community Engagement                     Finance
       Customer Service                         ICT
       Executive Support                        Procurement & Fleet
       Governance                               Property & Facilities
       Human Resources                          Revenue Services




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