Ec Board Meeting Outcomes 2006-08-09

7.   Population Cap (Cont’d)


     Negatives
         •   A number of the other Boards seem to think this was a mandate to provide input and
             comment on areas beyond their normal brief. This will need to be kept under check.
         •   Some quality control on the ‘Noosa Brand’, and
         •   Keeping a track on whether Kim is getting bogged down with too much detail.
     Bruce Davidson’s Email on Kim Houghton’s Report – Population Cap
     As mentioned in Bruce’s email, Kim’s scenarios proposed were not to be read as ‘forecasts’ but
     were merely produced to provoke further thought on some areas, which had not previously been
     explored. Kim is suggesting that each Board finalise the substantial work they have already
     undertaken, and in addition, provide responses to the scenarios and other questions raised. He
     will then use this data to pull the four reports together as a final combined report.


     Provide Responses
     George asked everybody to read the scenarios. It is clear why Kim has put together these
     scenarios; if it makes you get your hackles up then get your hackles up! Just ensure you have a
     good reason and write them down.


     Bernd made further comments of what the Boards need to be focussing on:
     ‘What can we as a group’ and ‘What can Council influence’, there is no point in putting together a
     wish list of initiatives and actions unless it is connected to real influences that at least the
     Council can have. Transport is a classic example.


     Action: The Working Group planned a meeting within two weeks to review the scenarios. All
     Board members were asked to provide Fiona Wilson with any input, questions, and advice on Kim’s
     scenarios as quickly as possible.                                     Pop Cap Working Group


8.   MEMBERSHIP
     After a 3yr term, George will not be nominating for a further term.
     The Board will appoint their chair.
     The Board discussed the process for obtaining a Chair. Some of the questions raised were:-
     What is the role of the Chair?
     What skills does the Chair need?
     What is the Board’s relationship with the ES&I Unit?
     Where has the Board been and where is the Board going? and
     therefore what Commitment is required?
     It was decided that George, Helen, Bruce Davidson, and Fiona have a meeting to discuss the
     criteria needs.

     Action: Helen/Ursula to schedule meeting before the next Board Meeting (George would like to
     obtain Helen’s view on interviewing processes).                                    HG/UK




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