AGENDA FNQROC BOARD MEETING NO. 145 Monday 14th December 2020 at 10:00 AM Civic Reception Room, Cairns Regional Council, 119-145 Spence Street, Cairns
1 Welcome & Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners Chair
2 Apologies noted
3 Board Presentations
3.1 Stephen Dredge and Julie Brook, QRA re Regional Resilience Pages 1-5 Strategy under Resilient Queensland 3.2 LGAQ Policy Executive Update (Standing Item) Pages 6-13
4 Confirmation of Previous Minutes
4.1 Minutes of Meeting held on 12 October 2020 Pages 14-23
5 Business Arising from Previous Minutes: 12 October 2020
Minute Action Responsible Status Number Person(s)
2774b QTC to develop council specific presentations and QTC Complete send to FNQROC for on-sharing
2774c Cr Manning to provide modelling re Tourism Levy CRC Complete to FNQROC for further circulation Cr Manning
2790a Circulate the FNQ Dam Study (DRAFT) to the board FNQROC Complete for review and comments due 26 October 2020 D Irvine
2790b Circulate Aurecon Board Presentation with the FNQROC Complete minutes L Richardson
2794 Circulate the DRAFT Regional Advocacy Concept FNQROC Complete Plan for the boards consideration to provide commentary and/or take forward L Richardson
2795 D Irvine to develop a Letter to the Federal & State FNQROC Complete Governments seeking to extend the Local Roads & Community Infrastructure Program and COVID D Irvine Works for Queensland Stimulus Package to extend the timeframe to ensure tradesperson have employment beyond the current end date of 30 June 2021
FNQROC Board Meeting No. 145 Monday, 14 December 2020 Page 1 of 3 Minute Action Responsible Status Number Person(s)
2805 D Irvine to write a letter of invitation to Mr FNQROC Complete Gilmore to become a mentor to the FNQROC Board D Irvine
2808 L Richardson to send a Date Claimer re the FNQROC Complete FNQROC Board Dinner to on the held Sunday 13th December 2020 L Richardson
6 Advocacy
7.1 Advocacy update from FNQROC
7.2 Advocacy update from FNQROC Council members Verbal
7 Strategic Operational Plan
7.1 NAMAC Report Cards Update Pages 24-33
8 Discussion Topics
9.1 Nil
9 Incoming/Outgoing Correspondence (20 Jan – 01 Apr ‘20)
9.1 Incoming
9.2 Outgoing Letters of congratulations to Premier and incoming State Ministers from Chair
10 FNQROC Policy Review
10.1 Nil to report
11 FNQROC Reports and MOUs
11.1 Nil
12 Financial Statements
12.1 Profit & Loss Statement: Current to 30 November 2020 Pages 34-36
12.2 Balance Sheet: Current to 30 November 2020 Page 37
13 Meetings attended by FNQROC Executive Officer Page 38
14 Minutes of FNQROC Advisory Committees (01 Oct – 30 Nov 2020)
14.1 FNQROC LG Economic Development Group (23/10/20) See FNQROC Website
FNQROC Board Meeting No. 145 Monday, 14 December 2020 Page 2 of 3 14.2 FNQROC RRTG TC Road Trip & Meeting (29-30/10/20) See FNQROC Website 15 Confidential Meeting Minutes (01 Oct – 30 Nov ‘20)
15.1 FNQROC Regional Bitumen Resealing Meeting (13/10/20) Available upon request 15.2 FNQROC Procurement & Contract Doc Mtg (11/11/20) Available upon request 15.3 FNQROC Sewer & Relining Meeting (18/11/20) Available upon request 15.4 FNQROC Procurement Contract Meeting (27/11/20) Available upon request 16 FNQROC Western Council Meeting Minutes & Resolutions
16.1 Next meeting to be advised 2021
17 General Business
17.1 Kidney Unit update (Raised by Cr Manning) Verbal
17.2 Northern Alliance of Councils Strategic Workshop Update Verbal (Raised by Cr Manning) 18 Next Meeting Date
• 2021 Meeting Schedule in finalisation (Proposed Monday 8th February 2021)
FNQROC Board Meeting No. 145 Monday, 14 December 2020 Page 3 of 3 Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils - Board Meeting 14 December 2020
Commencement of Resilient Queensland implementation phase
Purpose
To advise the FNQROC of the commencement of the Resilient Queensland implementation phase
Recommendation
That the Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (FNQROC): • note the commencement the implementation phase of Resilient Queensland within the FNQROC region • note that engagement will commence with councils and regional governance bodies in early 2021 to deliver a Regional Resilience Strategy and Action Plan by 2022. • note that terms of reference for the project and a detailed scope will be developed in partnership with FNQROC Councils, for future endorsement by FNQROC, by early 2021.
Background
Resilient Queensland 2018 – 2021: Delivering the Queensland Strategy for Disaster Resilience (Resilient Queensland) is the engagement and implementation plan of the Queensland Strategy for Disaster Resilience (QSDR). Resilient Queensland charts the State’s progress towards achieving the Queensland Government’s vision of making Queensland the most disaster resilient state in Australia. A key outcome of Resilient Queensland is the development of Regional Resilience Strategies to support the coordination and prioritisation of future resilience building and mitigation projects across Queensland. By 2022, every local government in Queensland will be part of a Regional Resilience Strategy that clearly identifies risks and prioritised actions to strengthen disaster resilience to multiple natural hazards. The Regional Resilience Strategies will identify resilience themes, and a supporting action plan will map specific actions to funding opportunities that can be pursued over time. Building disaster resilience requires integrated thinking across social, environmental and economic resilience and not just disaster management and infrastructure reconstruction. The Regional Resilience Strategies will address all these aspects for the future in a multi-disciplinary way, with a focus on the key hazards affecting each region (such as flooding, bushfire, heatwave, severe wind, etc.). Funding policy is recognising the complexities of resilience in our communities and also moving slowly from focus on recovery to upfront funding for resilience. Working in a collective, coordinated way with regional bodies such as the FNQROC alongside individual councils and via the Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements (QDMA) is a way that this multi-faceted approach to resilience can be facilitated. Several pilot Regional Resilience Strategies have already been undertaken to test the models of resilience building work that in Queensland’s diverse regions. Building on the lessons learnt through these pilot strategies, the continued delivery of Resilient Queensland is now occurring through the development of Regional Resilience Strategies across the State.
Delivery opportunity
The Regional Resilience Strategy for the FNQROC will seek to leverage off recently funded and completed programs to best cater for the needs of the relevant areas. The Torres and Cape Indigenous Councils Alliance has also been briefed on the project recently and delivery synergies, spatial extent and the most suitable regional governance structure can be discussed further. This includes conversations with western member councils who have been working the National Drought and North Queensland Flood Response and Recovery Agency.
1 001 Delivery methodology
The delivery of the Regional Resilience Strategies will employ a locally-led, regionally coordinated and state facilitated approach. This approach was tested through the pilot strategies and confirmed that communities are best placed to understand and identify their needs. Local leadership, regional coordination and state facilitation puts communities first, and provides the support required to deliver local on-the-ground outcomes.
This approach minimises imposition on local government resources to do the work but maximises engagement and use of local knowledge. Work with FNQROC will commence in early 2021 and continue until early 2022
Resilience regions
The delivery of strategies across the state will operate within project areas as identified in the figure below, which have been developed through identifying regions with similar natural hazards, catchments, governance boundaries and landscape. The regions may be further divided to suit local context. The QRA will work in partnership with local governments and regional bodies within each project area. The number, nature and boundaries of each Regional Resilience Strategy will be decided upon through the co-design phase in collaboration with the governance bodies. The action plans will enable a broader connection to funding opportunities and build on the funding already approved for the region for network improvement and road works, extended into jurisdictions not currently viewed as direct resilience actions as has been discovered by the long term recovery plan.
Figure 1 – Resilience Regions - areas of operation
2 002 Steps
The Regional Resilience Strategies will be delivered by the QRA in partnership with other state agencies, tailored to the needs of local governments and regional bodies through on-the-ground engagement. There are four primary steps: 1. Initial introductory engagement commencing in late 2020 to early 2021 2. Co-design workshops and development of Terms of Reference commencing early 2021 to Q2 2021 3. Development of strategic pathways from Q2 2021 to late 2021 4. Development of action plans and adoption from late 2021 to early 2022.
Figure 2: Broad project phasing to 2022
Resourcing requirements
A core tenet of the work is to minimise impost on council resources and personnel. The QRA will provide a project delivery team to undertake all engagement, liaison, administrative, communications, and technical or subject matter activities to deliver the work. Participation by council officers and elected officials is expected to be limited to:
• workshops and meetings • provision of data/information, where required • internal council briefings/reporting, as per each council’s internal processes • review of and comment on the draft strategy/plan once developed.
Alignment to other agency work
A core focus of the work has been to develop a delivery model that aligns to existing policy programs of a range of agencies with a remit or interest in disaster resilience. Efforts to date include working with: • Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES), to use Process 1 of the Queensland Emergency Risk Management Framework (QERMF) to identify exposure and vulnerability in relation to key natural hazards – supporting councils with important initial data for them to advance the balance of the QERMF themselves • Department of Environment and Science (DES), to advance and regionally contextualise the Sector Adaptation Plans of the Queensland Climate Adaptation Strategy
3 003 • DES and the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ), to align with parts of the upcoming Queensland Climate Resilient Councils Risk Management Framework and Guideline project and amplify outcomes from the Coastal Hazard Adaptation Program • Queensland Treasury (Planning), for inclusion of place-based resilience directions into future iterations of regional plans. Therefore, the Resilient Queensland Implementation Phase will not duplicate existing policy programs or initiatives of other agencies, nor will it alter these programs or initiatives. It is intended as a vehicle to support the coherent delivery of those programs or initiatives.
Governance arrangements
The resilience planning approach recognises that there are already mature governance arrangements in place across the differing aspects of resilience, including local council responsibilities, regional coordinating bodies such as ROCs, and the Local and District Disaster Management Groups under the QDMA. Leadership for the work is intended to be drawn from councils, supported via FNQROC as the central governance vehicle, subject to further discussion, and facilitated during delivery by the QRA. This approach is intended to be supported by suitable and mutually agreed-upon Terms of Reference. This approach fosters the desired principles of a co-designed and co-shared arrangement and advocates for and establishes the framework for an enduring governance approach to engagement and decision-making in the longer term. Periodic communications via the QDMA (particularly to DDMGs) is also proposed as the project progresses.
Project outputs
The delivery of the implementation phase of Resilient Queensland will include the following outputs:
Figure 3: Project outputs
Next steps
QRA is presently contacting councils individually to provide an inception briefing on the project. This is intended to be complete prior to December 2020, in preparation for the commencement of the co-design phase of the project in January 2021.
4 004 Regional Resilience Strategies for all Queensland regions
Resilient Queensland The Queensland Government is focused on strengthening Progress to date disaster resilience so that communities are better equipped Completed Regional Resilience Strategies include: to deal with the increasing prevalence of natural disasters. • Central West Queensland Regional Resilience Strategy The objectives of the Queensland Strategy for Disaster Resilience (QSDR) are being delivered through the Resilient • Mary Regional Resilience Strategy Queensland 2018–2021 engagement and implementation • Fitzroy Regional Resilience Strategy (Flood Warning plan to achieve the Queensland Government’s vision of Infrastructure Network) making Queensland the most disaster resilient state in Australia. • Burnett Catchment Flood Resilience Strategy. A key outcome of Resilient Queensland will be the Statewide rollout development of regional resilience strategies that will The next phase involves progressing Regional Resilience support the coordination and prioritisation of future Strategies for every Queensland region. In late 2020 – resilience building and mitigation projects across early 2021 the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) Queensland. will commence working together with councils and key Regional Resilience Strategies for all Queensland regions stakeholders to deliver strategies and action plans using regional boundaries that are drawn from listening to local to By 2022, every local government in Queensland will be part and regional stakeholders. of a regional resilience strategy that clearly identifies and prioritises actions to strengthen disaster resilience over Stakeholders: Who should be involved? time. Key council staff, ROCs, community members, not-for-profit The purpose of these strategies is to develop a consistent groups, and other local organisations can help to develop a and coordinated approach to managing natural disasters shared understanding of challenges affecting the region and that will enhance community safety and resilience. advance shared solutions to common problems. Our approach Stakeholders will work together to: The co-design approach with local and regional stakeholders • continue existing efforts to understand disaster risks and uses local knowledge to address local disaster risks. identify regional hot-spots Taking an integrated planning approach means the • consider a range of hazards including flood, fire, strategies are locally-led, regionally-coordinated and earthquake, severe storm, storm tide and cyclone state-facilitated for achieving social, economic, built and environmental resilience outcomes. • tell the story of what resilience means in their region • develop pathways to build resilience and improve Resilience across the region community capacity The approach results in stronger relationships, a clear story of what disaster resilience means to people from their local • identify actions for future implementation to better viewpoint, and better coordination and prioritisation of connect regions and local governments to funding initiatives aligned to future funding to create a more disaster opportunities. resilient region. More information Resilience Project Team New possibilities Queensland Reconstruction Authority A coordinated catchment Phone (07) 3008 7200 A collaborative catchment Email [email protected] Central West Regional Resilience Strategy Web www.qra.qld.gov.au/resilient- Championing resilience and prosperity across Central West Queensland Mary Regional queensland/regional-resilience-strategies Resilience Strategy
January 2020 Fitzroy Regional Resilience Strategy
January 2020 A best practice flood warning infrastructure network for the Fitzroy Basin
January 2020
005 0603 LGAQ Update Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils Meeting Monday 14th December 2020
DATE Tuesday, 8 December 2020
TO: Cr Peter Scott – Mayor, Cook Shire Council
SUBJECT LGAQ Policy Executive Update for Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils Meeting – Monday 14th December 2020
Key Activities Summary
This brief provides an update on the following key LGAQ activities:
1. State Budget 2. State Election follow up and ministerial appointments 3. Filling of mayoral and councillor vacancies 4. Bush Councils Compact 5. LGAQ Advisory Groups 6. Reef Advisory Committee meeting 7. Natural Assets and Natural Resource Management Update 8. Waste Update 9. Trade and Investment update 10. Tait v Goondiwindi Regional Council [2019] QDC 208 11. Wages Theft /Information sharing with unions 12. Review of the Strong and Sustainable Resource Communities Act 2017 13. LGAQ Submissions Update
LGAQ Policy Executive Members: Cr Peter Cook Page 1 of 8 LGAQ Contact Officer: Brett Johnson E: [email protected] P: 3000 2216 LGAQ ROC Coordinator: Grace McSorley E: [email protected] P: 3000 2296
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1. State Budget • On 1 December 2020, the Queensland Treasurer, the Hon Cameron Dick MP, handed down the 2020-21 State Budget. • The LGAQ circulated to members via EDM on Budget Day comprehensive analysis on items of interest to local government. • Councils are set to benefit from the 2020-21 State Budget’s focus on job creation and post COVID-19 economic recovery. • Queensland councils have welcomed several initiatives in the Budget that build on the solid partnership between the State and local governments, including $200 million in Works for Queensland funding and $50 million in economic stimulus for SEQ councils over four years, to create and support thousands of jobs and build and maintain community infrastructure. • Queensland councils will continue to advocate for the Works for Queensland program to be permanently funded at $100 million a year going forward, as requested by the LGAQ during the State Election campaign. It has never been more critical than right now to ensure adequate funding for this important initiative. • Queensland councils will also continue to advocate for a permanent allocation of $50 million a year to help local government address areas of high unemployment and disadvantage in South East Queensland. • Queensland councils will continue to advocate for greater support for Queensland’s 17 First Nations councils, including a 10 per cent increase to State Government Financial Aid (SGFA). At a cost of just $3.5 million per year, this increase would greatly assist First Nations councils to boost employment and training opportunities. • Councils have welcomed access to the $20 million Queensland Tourism Activation Fund to continue to rebuild and grow Queensland’s tourism industry. • Councils have welcomed the $280 million commitment to the Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme (TIDS) contained within the State Budget. Going forward, local government will continue to advocate for this funding increase to ensure councils can keep up with demand for safer, more productive and connected road networks across Queensland.
LGAQ Lead Contact for this matter: Stephan Bohnen, Lead – Intergovernmental Relations
2. State Election follow up and ministerial appointments • On 10 and 11 November 2020, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced her new cabinet. The following appointments are of particular interest to local government: o The Hon Steven Miles MP will continue as Deputy Premier and will take on State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning o The Hon Cameron Dick MP will continue as Treasurer and has also been appointed as Minister for Investment o The Hon Mark Bailey MP will continue as Minister for Transport and Main Roads o Hydrogen has been included in the portfolio of the Hon Mick de Brenni MP, along with Energy, Renewables, Public Works and Procurement o The Hon Mark Ryan MP will add Fire and Emergency Services to his Police and Corrective Services portfolio o The Hon Glenn Butcher MP has been appointed as Minister for Water, in addition to his previous responsibilities of Regional Development and Manufacturing o The Hon Craig Crawford MP will continue as Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, and adds Seniors and Disability Services
LGAQ Policy Executive Members: Cr Peter Cook Page 2 of 8 LGAQ Contact Officer: Brett Johnson E: [email protected] P: 3000 2216 LGAQ ROC Coordinator: Grace McSorley E: [email protected] P: 3000 2296
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o The Hon Scott Stewart MP has been appointed Minister for Resources o The Hon Meaghan Scanlon MP will be Minister for the Environment and the Great Barrier Reef and Minister for Science and Youth Affairs. • Particularly pleasing for the LGAQ and councils is the inclusion of the local government portfolio within a single economic portfolio with infrastructure and planning. This was in direct response to LGAQ advocacy which sought to pursue a 2020 Annual Conference motion endorsed by members. In a letter to the Premier dated 2 November 2020 the LGAQ formally requested the re-establishment of the Department of Local Government, Infrastructure and Planning and the LGAQ is grateful to the Premier for listening to the LGAQ’s recommendation. • There are also a number of Outer Ministry appointments of interest to councils, including: o Bart Mellish as Assistant Minister to the Premier for Veterans’ Affairs, Trade and COVID Economic Recovery o Nikki Boyd as Assistant Minister for Local Government o Lance McCallum as Assistant Minister for Hydrogen Development and the 50% Renewable Energy Target by 2030 • Biographical profiles for all appointments have been prepared by the LGAQ and sent to elected members. • The LGAQ has already made contact with key Ministers and ministerial staff and has written congratulatory letters to relevant Ministers. The Association will meet with key Ministers over coming weeks, armed with incoming government briefs on the LGAQ’s state election priorities and other key issues for the Government’s consideration early in its third term.
LGAQ Lead Contact for this matter: Shayne Sutton, Manager – Intergovernmental Relations & Special Projects
3. Filling of mayoral and councillor vacancies • On 2 December, the Queensland Parliament passed the COVID-19 Emergency Response and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020 which includes a proposed change to the Local Government Act 2009 which will provide for mayoral vacancies in the first 12 months of the local government’s term to be filled by a by-election. Where there is a vacancy in the office of a councillor, whether in a divided or an undivided council, the council will determine by resolution whether the vacancy is to be filled by a by-election or the appointment of a runner-up. • This follows an announcement on 10 November 2020 by then Minister for Local Government Stirling Hinchliffe that the Government would move swiftly to retrospectively repeal the provisions of the Local Government Act 2009 that mandate the automatic election of the runner-up in a mayoral or councillor election if a vacancy occurs within the first 12 months of the term. • With this move, the Premier honours her election commitment to the LGAQ Annual Conference on the Gold Coast on 20 October 2020 to amend this provision. • The LGAQ had expressed strong concerns about this law since its introduction in June 2020 on the basis that it could lead to undemocratic outcomes in circumstances where the runner- up had only obtained a small proportion of the vote. • The LGAQ wrote to the Premier on 11 November 2020 thanking her for moving quickly on this matter and imploring her to ensure any retrospective changes apply not just to mayoral vacancies but to all councillor vacancies within the first 12 months, whether from divided or undivided councils.
LGAQ Policy Executive Members: Cr Peter Cook Page 3 of 8 LGAQ Contact Officer: Brett Johnson E: [email protected] P: 3000 2216 LGAQ ROC Coordinator: Grace McSorley E: [email protected] P: 3000 2296
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LGAQ Lead Contact for this matter: Stephan Bohnen, Lead – Intergovernmental Relations
4. Bush Councils Compact • The Bush Councils Compact was developed and pursued by the LGAQ on behalf of members following a resolution at our 2019 Annual Conference. In line with LGAQ’s policy development framework, the draft Bush Councils Compact was considered and unanimously endorsed by the Policy Executive on August 14 this year. • Following feedback from member councils at this year’s Annual Conference, the LGAQ is seeking further input from members on this initiative. • Councils have been asked to provide any final feedback by no later than Sunday, 6 December 2020. This feedback will then be considered by the Policy Executive at its meeting on 11 December 2020. LGAQ Lead Contact for this matter: Kirsten Pietzner, Lead – Resource Sector & Regional Development
5. LGAQ Advisory Groups • The Policy Executive considered the membership of LGAQ Advisory Groups at its meeting on 18 October 2020 and, while endorsing the recommended membership of the groups, also noted that insufficient Expressions of Interest (EOIs) had been received for two Advisory Groups from across the LGAQ segments. The Policy Executive requested that Advocate staff recruit additional members to these groups in order to provide broader coverage. • Once all applicants have been advised of the outcome their EOI, the LGAQ will notify LGAQ member councils of the composition of each Advisory Group (this expected to be in the week beginning 30 November 2020).
LGAQ Lead Contact for this matter: Kirsten Pietzner, Lead – Resource Sector & Regional Development
6. Reef Advisory Committee meeting • The Reef Advisory Committee (RAC) is one of two advisory bodies established in 2015 to facilitate engagement with industry and the broader community on the implementation and review of the Reef 2050 Plan and to provide strategic advice to the Australian and Queensland governments on reef policy matters. The LGAQ is the local government sector representative on the RAC. • The RAC met on 23 November 2020 to provide feedback on the process and outcome of the consultation on the draft revised Reef 2050 Plan. • The meeting communique can be accessed here. • With regard to the revised draft Reef 2050 Plan, the LGAQ: o expressed concern about the consultation process and its lack of transparency about the outcomes of the consultation; o reiterated the need to increase investment to accelerate the delivery on-ground actions; o reiterated the need for the Federal and State government to include investment commitments beyond 2021 in the plan prior to finalisation; o expressed disappointment at the lack of recognition of the significant role local government plays in local, community and council actions to support the sustainability of the Reef; o supported improving the narrative in the plan about partnerships and collaborations; and o emphasised that the revised version needed to improve accountability by including who is responsible for the delivery of strategic actions. • The RAC requested a review of the revised Plan prior to finalisation, which was rejected due to timeframes for completion.
LGAQ Policy Executive Members: Cr Peter Cook Page 4 of 8 LGAQ Contact Officer: Brett Johnson E: [email protected] P: 3000 2216 LGAQ ROC Coordinator: Grace McSorley E: [email protected] P: 3000 2296
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LGAQ Lead Contact for this matter: Dorean Erhart, Lead – Climate Change and the Great Barrier Reef and Program Manager – Q CRC
7. Natural Assets and Natural Resource Management Update Translating Biodiversity Conservation Research into Action project
• The LGAQ has been successful in securing $100 000 from the State Government to deliver a Biodiversity and Ecosystems Climate Adaptation Project, funding a proposal submitted in August 2020. • The specific objectives of the project are to: o develop a methodology for the consistent and high-quality interpretation of high-level climate change adaptation guidance into locally relevant planning and management decisions; o develop guidance material on the application of the methodology for local practitioners; and o promote the awareness and use of the method and guidance material. • The program is a partnership project with the CSIRO, City of Gold Coast Council, Scenic Rim Regional Council and Healthy Land and Water. • Whilst there is a raft of information about the potential impacts of climate change and the associated impacts on biodiversity, there is not a clear understanding of what councils can do at a local scale to plan for, adapt and implement actions that could protect biodiversity values in response. • SEQ council staff in particular have provided feedback that this is an issue of importance for them and they seek to have experts to support them to respond. • The contract has been signed with the CSIRO and the first Project Steering Committee will occur on 16 December 2020. • A call for nominations to participate in a Community of Practice will be sent out in December 2020.
LGAQ Lead Contact for this matter: Kristy Gooding, Lead – Natural Assets and Natural Resource Management
8. Waste Update Waste levy – advance payments to councils • There is a legislative requirement to conduct a review of the waste levy legislation prior to June 2022. It is expected this review will commence in early 2021. • Advance payments to waste levy councils totalled $143.5 million in 2019/20. • The LGAQ acknowledges that councils will require clarification of advance payments beyond June 2022 commitment and as such allow sufficient lead time for budget planning cycles commencing in October/November 2021 to incorporate any potential financial impacts leading up to 2022/23 budgets. Waste management reforms • Discussions occurred prior to the 2020 State election between DES, the LGAQ and a number of affected councils on the proposed legislative amendments to Section 7 of the Waste Reduction and Recycling Regulation 2011.
LGAQ Policy Executive Members: Cr Peter Cook Page 5 of 8 LGAQ Contact Officer: Brett Johnson E: [email protected] P: 3000 2216 LGAQ ROC Coordinator: Grace McSorley E: [email protected] P: 3000 2296
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• The LGAQ’s overarching position on the matter remains unchanged – i.e. that there should be no interference with such a core public service nor with the autonomy of local governments in establishing facilities, services, rates and charges. • Ongoing concerns have been raised by affected councils that need to be resolved prior to finalisation of the legislation. • It appears through discussions to date, that existing contractual arrangements will be respected as part of transitional provisions and that councils will maintain the level of service delivery in designated areas where there is a clear overlap of mixed uses incorporating both residential and commercial areas. • The review/amendment to this legislation was NOT finalised prior to the State Election in October and is expected to be progressed in 2021. Annual waste data and reporting • Many councils have finalised annual waste data reporting to DES for 2019/20. • Various concerns have been raised by councils in relation to the provision of waste data, purpose and scope of the Department’s annual reporting requirements, yearly additions/amendments and overall poor alignment. • The LGAQ has raised initial concerns of the current arrangements and will be seeking ongoing dialogue to provide councils with a voice in relation to this matter with an objective of achieving improved processes for future reporting requirements and timeframes.
LGAQ Waste Forum • The LGAQ Waste Forum is proposed for February 2021. A date claimer and interim program will be circulated in December 2020. • COVID 19 has identified some challenges associated with hosting and scheduling this event. • Confirmation will be provided in early December 2020. LGAQ Lead Contact for this matter: Robert Ferguson, Lead – Public Health and Waste 9. Trade and Investment update • New Investment Portfolio for the State Government – Minister Cameron Dick – Discussion will begin next week for more information on how the Dept of State Development and Trade and Investment Queensland will change and how local government can be integrated in further discussions. • LGAQ Annual Conference – SEQ Segment Session - Investment Attraction the 2nd most important priority area for South East Queensland Councils. What do your councils need to help you with your investment attraction efforts? • Small Business Friendly Councils - Interested in finding out more about the Small Business Friendly Councils? Want to know what the benefits are for your community? Join us with a meeting with the Office of the Queensland Small Business Commissioner. Your Council is invited to learn more about the SBFC in an online forum on Wednesday 16 December from 2.00pm to 3.00pm • Foreign Relations Bill 2020 - LGAQ representatives met with the Dept of Foreign Affairs and Trade Queensland representatives and the Ministerial Office legal team and discussed the bill which is before parliament. • The proposed legislation will apply to Sister City agreements between councils in Australia and local or regional (or similar) councils in other countries/nations but should otherwise have no impact on Queensland local Government. • Such local government agreements are considered non-core agreements, as opposed to agreements between State Governments and other national governments which are defined as core agreements and subject to more potentially stringent intervention by the Foreign Minister. LGAQ Policy Executive Members: Cr Peter Cook Page 6 of 8 LGAQ Contact Officer: Brett Johnson E: [email protected] P: 3000 2216 LGAQ ROC Coordinator: Grace McSorley E: [email protected] P: 3000 2296
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• In a nutshell, councils with Sister City agreements in place will need to notify the foreign ministers office of current agreements within a six-month time frame after commencement of the Act. • Before entering into negotiation of any new agreements Councils will need to notify the Foreign Minister, but then will be able to proceed unless the Minister does decide the agreement is not in the national interest. • Either way, the minister does have the power to declare an agreement invalid and will notify the party of this. The LGAQ does not see this proposed legislation as imposing onerous obligations on Councils and can see advantages in this Bill for keeping track of relationships and understanding the implications of these. LGAQ Lead Contact for this event: Paul Cranch, Lead – Trade and Investment 10. Tait v Goondiwindi Regional Council [2019] QDC 208 • The appeal made by the Goondiwindi Council against an initial verdict, which ruled a motorcyclist’s injuries from a pothole crash were due to council negligence, has been dismissed with the judgement delivered on 5 June 2020. This means the Council lost the case on appeal. • The damages awarded to the plaintiff in the sum of $304,138.11 from Goondiwindi Regional Council have been upheld. • The LGAQ believes this sets a dangerous precedent. The LGAQ has engaged Bret Walker QC and has sought special leave in the High Court of Australia to appeal the decision, however we were unsuccessful in being granted leave to be heard at the High Court level. • We have sought to take the case as high as possible, and after being unsuccessful we are now left with having to seek amendment at a State Government level and are pursuing these avenues.
LGAQ Lead Contact for this matter: Georgia Stafford, Lead – Intergovernmental Relations
11. Wages Theft /Information sharing with unions • The Parliament, in its last sitting before the state election, ratified legislation making it a criminal offence for employers including councils to knowingly underpay their staff. Any employee of a local government complicit in deliberately underpaying employees can face prosecution and possibly jail time. • Advice on this has been circulated previously. However, along with the criminalisation of wage theft, the bill also introduced new information sharing provisions which require employers on the request of an employee or their union to provide information about the employee to the union or employee. A failure to provide the information within the prescribed 15 business days may attract a civil penalty of up to 27 penalty units. • The details on the information to be provided is not specific in the legislation. Accordingly, the LGAQ will be distributing guidelines on the new provisions including suggestions on how the legislation might apply in prescribed circumstances. LGAQ Lead Contact for this matter: Tony Goode - Workforce Strategy Executive
12. Review of the Strong and Sustainable Resource Communities Act 2017 • The Queensland Government is undertaking a review of the Strong and Sustainable Resource Communities Act 2017 (SSRC Act). This review is being undertaken in accordance with the Government’s commitment to undertake a post-implementation review of the SSRC Act 18 months to two years after its commencement, which was on 30 March 2018. • Due to delays caused by COVID-19 and now the appointment of a new Minister for State Development, Local Government, Infrastructure and Planning, the release of the Consultation
LGAQ Policy Executive Members: Cr Peter Cook Page 7 of 8 LGAQ Contact Officer: Brett Johnson E: [email protected] P: 3000 2216 LGAQ ROC Coordinator: Grace McSorley E: [email protected] P: 3000 2296
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Paper has been further delayed to early 2021 (revised from November 2020, which was revised from its original date of June 2020).
Lead contact for this matter: Kirsten Pietzner – Lead, Resource Sector & Regional Development
13. LGAQ Submissions Update Recent Submissions
• Revised Reef 2050 Plan for public consultation (due 14 October) • Improving the Powers and Immunities consultation framework (Telecommunications) (due 16 October) • Queensland River (Rehabilitation) Management Guideline (due 6 November) • National Threatened Species Strategy (due 20 November) • Heavy Vehicle National Law Review (HVNL) Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) (due 20 November)
Upcoming Submissions
• Fauna Sensitive Road Design Manual (due 11 December)
LGAQ Policy Executive Members: Cr Peter Cook Page 8 of 8 LGAQ Contact Officer: Brett Johnson E: [email protected] P: 3000 2216 LGAQ ROC Coordinator: Grace McSorley E: [email protected] P: 3000 2296
013 MINUTES OF THE 144TH BOARD MEETING
Monday 12th October 2020 @ 10:00am
Civic Reception Room, Cairns Regional Council, Cairns
REPRESENTATIVES
Cr Bob Manning, Mayor Cairns Regional Council
Cr Jack Bawden Carpentaria Shire Council
VIA PHONE Cr Mark Nolan, Mayor Cassowary Coast Regional Council
Cr Peter Scott, Mayor Cook Shire Council
VIA PHONE Cr Trevor Pickering, Mayor Croydon Shire Council
CHAIR Cr Michael Kerr, Mayor Douglas Shire Council
VIA PHONE Cr Barry Hughes, Mayor Etheridge Shire Council
VIA PHONE Cr Ramon Jayo, Councillor Hinchinbrook Shire Council
Cr Jason Woibo, Mayor Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council
DEPUTY CHAIR Cr Angela Toppin, Mayor Mareeba Shire Council
Cr Rod Marti, Mayor Tablelands Regional Council
Cr Bradley Creek, Mayor Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council
Cr Ross Andrews, Mayor Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council
CEO’S
Mr John Andrejic, CEO Cairns Regional Council
Mr Mark Crawley, CEO Carpentaria Shire Council
Ms Linda Cardew, CEO Cook Shire Council
VIA PHONE Mr Bill Kerwin, CEO Croydon Shire Council
Mr Mark Stoermer, CEO Douglas Shire Council
VIA PHONE Mr Ken Timms, CEO Etheridge Shire Council
Mr Mark Kelleher, CEO Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council
Mr Peter Franks, CEO Mareeba Shire Council
FNQROC Board Meeting No. 144 Monday 12th October 2020 Page 1 of 10 014 Mr Steve Wilton, CEO Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council
Mr Leon Yeatman, CEO Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council
OBSERVERS
VIA PHONE Mr Gurbindar Singh, CFO Cassowary Coast Regional Council
VIA PHONE Mr Jono Evans, Councillor Croydon Shire Council
VIA PHONE Cr Mary Brown, Councillor Hinchinbrook Shire Council
Ms Jo Stephenson DLGRMA
VIA PHONE Ms Georgia Stafford LGAQ
PRESENTATION ONLY Ms Anne Stunzner Consultant
INVITED GUESTS
Ms Ann Leahy MP Shadow Minister for Local Government
Mr Paul Pommer Aurecon
VIA PHONE Mr Daniel Bunting Aurecon
FNQROC STAFF
Ms Darlene Irvine Executive Officer
Ms Linda Richardson Executive Coordinator
Mr Lachlan Rankine Strategic Infrastructure Coordinator
Mr Travis Sydes Natural Asset Management & Sustainability
Ms Amanda Hancock Procurement Coordinator
APOLOGIES
Mr James Gott, CEO Cassowary Coast Regional Council
Mr James Stewart, Acting CEO Hinchinbrook Shire Council
Mr Bob Owen, Acting CEO Tablelands Regional Council
Mr Mark Girard QTC
Ms Diana Lollato QTC
Ms Sarah Webster QTC
2787 Chair’s Welcome & Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners
The meeting commenced at 10.05am.
The Chair opened the meeting and acknowledged the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet today, paying respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
FNQROC Board Meeting No. 144 Monday 12th October 2020 Page 2 of 10 015 2788 Apologies
Apologies as noted.
2789 Welcome to Invited Guest: Ms Ann Leahy MP, Shadow Minister for Local Government
The Chair extended a warm welcome to Ms Ann Leahy MP, Shadow Minister for Local Government and invited her to provide a brief address to the board ahead of the upcoming State Election.
Ms Leahy thanked the board for todays invitation and provided a brief address highlighting the following key election items:
• Qld Investment Partnership –LNP sees it is critical to leverage with the private sector to invest in infrastructure and willing to partner with local government • Tourism – LNP approach is focussed on destination tourism • Roads – Veins and arteries to the region; major underfunding on maintenance – funding should be coming through local governments and utilising local council workforces • Belcarra – LNP will not be able to overturn legislation, but will strategically work with LG on the items that are heavily impacting councils • W4Q – LNP will not change the model and will continue it, strongly encouraging local governments to lobby the current government for a 2-4 Year extension (current program finishes June 2021)
The Chair asked for feedback/comments from the floor:
• Noted that the proposed Tourism Levy had been locked away until after the election and suggested both sides of government should be cautious about announcing no new taxes • Concerns raised re W4Q commitment – uneasy that we need to get that commitment from current government, if LNP are committed to it, why would it not just be continued? Ann Leahy commented that currently their party had no access to what is in the State Budget – so it is important that the current government commits funding and the LNP provide bi-partisan support • Comment raised that if the Federal government can deliver a budget in the current climate, why can’t the State do the same? Ann Leahy – agreed, other states are delivering budgets why isn’t Qld. LNP committed to delivering a budget within first 100 days. • Comment raised re how the opposition can support social housing. LNP has interest from private investors re housing; some areas like Yarrabah are land-locked with Native Title – land swaps may be an option. Social determinants of health require housing, water, electricity and roads.
2790 BOARD PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Aurecon Presentation re FNQ Dam Study (DRAFT)
Mr Paul Pommer and Dr Dan Bunting (Aurecon) provided a presentation on the FNQ Dam Study (Draft) Report re the Long-Term Analysis of the role of Dams.
Key presentation points included: • Project Aim: Review how decisions on allocation capital to water investments are made, identify what could be changed and what else could be considered in this process • Project Methodology: Review current decision-making frameworks (Federal and State); Prepare an evidence-based comparison of regions and what current investment frameworks have not considered.
FNQROC Board Meeting No. 144 Monday 12th October 2020 Page 3 of 10 016 • Project Case Studies including Tinaroo (1958), Copeton (1976), Wellington (1933-56), San Luis, USA (1967) and Rockhampton Base Study (2024) • Decision Makers: All State Govt Infrastructure with investment >$100m must go through Business Qld Business Case Development Framework and all Federally funded infrastructure must go through Infrastructure Australia (IA) Reform & Investment Framework. • Limitations: Cost Benefit Analysis, Forecasts are made over a 30 Year period, additional productivity of irrigated land, wider economic benefits and benefits realisation plan. • What makes Dams Different: Lead time for infrastructure, capital cost and staging, lead time for benefits to accrue, benefits from dams tend to be far less predictable, initial life cycle of infrastructure, site selection and funding • Key Evidence based Findings: Communities with dams outgrew the Base Case by 220-300%, % of employment in agriculture exceeds, the value of agriculture produce/ha has increased by 9-10 times of that of the Base Case, regions grow in both agricultural intensity and diversification • Other Benefits: Resilience against and responsiveness to: Policy, climate, market changes and shortening market maturation timelines, further Investment (ie Brownfield v Greenfield investment • Outcomes/Expectations: This is not an advocacy document; however, it provides insights and a narrative that is evidence based and an indicator of the value of a review exercise • What opportunities are arising at this time? BQ likely to disappear regardless of the election outcome; COVID 19 Disruption highlights the importance of national security (food/water) The Chair asked for feedback/comments from the floor: • Comments raised re Paradise Dam, noting that the growers where not taken on the journey and suggested this dam case should be considered within the study • Commented that dams are highly political • Queried if cultural heritage issues had been considered within the study. Noted by Aurecon that this issue would make up a large part of an EOI • It was suggested that the board take two (2) weeks to review and provide any commentary to D Irvine so that the report can be finalises and released publicly ACTION: Circulate the FNQ Dam Study (DRAFT) to the board for review and comments due 26 Oct 2020 ACTION: Circulate the Aurecon presentation with the minutes
3.2 Ms Georgia Stafford (LGAQ) re LGAQ Policy Executive Update
Ms Georgia Stafford provided an overview of the tabled Executive Summary, highlighting the following key LGAQ activities:
Key presentation points included: • 19 days until State election and the LGAQ conference commences on Monday 19th October • LGAQ State Election Campaign slightly adjusted to now promote Regional Plans developed by ROCs; LGAQ campaign Vote for Local (www.VoteforLocal.com) was launched 11 September, the most commonly selected themes have been Sustaining Local Jobs and Protecting the Environment and the Priorities by Region has a high rate of visits • The LGAQ Report Card was launched on 11 September, with the second card released on the 5th October. As of 01 October, the ALP is the only party to formally respond to State Priorities; ALP has provided public commitment that W4Q program will stay in place • LGAQ Advisory Groups will be convened on the following areas: Climate Risk Management & Resilience, Financial Governance & Asset Management, Future Workforce, Natural Assets & natural Resource Management, Planning & Development and Regional & Economic Development, Roads & Transport, Waste Management & Resource Recovery and Water & Wastewater Management.
FNQROC Board Meeting No. 144 Monday 12th October 2020 Page 4 of 10 017 • EOIs are encouraged from council senior staff to participate in future meetings (held predominantly virtually). EOIs close 14 October 2020 • The remaining provisions of the Electoral and Other Legislation (Accountability, Integrity and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2020 and the LG Legislation (Integrity) Amendment Regulation 2020 will come into force on 12 October 2020. The Deputy Chair asked for feedback/comments from the floor: • Nil raised
2791 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
MOVED: Cr Toppin SECOND: Cr Andrews
That the minutes of the 142nd FNQROC Board Meeting held 11 August 2020 be confirmed.
CARRIED
2792 BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF MINUTES
2723b Minute – Follow up with Telstra to determine indicative pricing for data to support the RRIS Tourism Routes
Unable to obtain information currently from Telstra. Item to be closed.
2774a Minute – QRA to follow up query raised re Warner Road with TMR and report direct back to YASC
Complete
2774b Minute – QTC to develop council specific presentations and send to FNQROC for on- sharing
Received 10 October and will circulate with the minutes
2774c Minute – Cr Manning to provide modelling re Tourism Levy to FNQROC for further circulation
Received 10 October and will be circulated with the minutes
2774d Minute – LGAQ to check that the motion r4aised by TCICA re Belcarra vs Human Rights Act has been lodged
Complete
2785 Minute – D Irvine to draft concept plan re Regional Advocacy for consideration at OCT Board Meting
See Item 6.2
FNQROC Board Meeting No. 144 Monday 12th October 2020 Page 5 of 10 018 ADVOCACY
2793 Advocacy Update from FNQROC
FNQROC Mayoral State Delegation (August 2020) The Chair and Cr Scott provided a brief overview of the FNQROC Mayoral State Delegation undertaken in August 2020, highlighting the key priorities raised with both sides of government and advised that the Advocacy Report is available for viewing on the FNQROC website.
2794 DRAFT Concept Plan re Regional Advocacy
D Irvine provided a brief overview of a DRAFT Concept Plan in relation to Regional Structure, Strategy and Relationships tabled to the board at the meeting. The DRAFT Plan incorporates the:
• Concept and objective • What are the issues we are trying to resolve? • Defining the opportunities for the region and definition of regional benefit • Principles and governance • Member organisations, costs, voting and meeting attendance • Concerns/risks
ACTION: Circulate the DRAFT Regional Advocacy Concept Plan for the boards consideration to provide commentary and/or take forward.
2795 Building the Bush – Advocating for Construction Grant Package Extensions
The Chair referred to an email circulated to the board (4 September) re if FNQROC should advocate to support package extensions relating to the $25k Home Builder Grant and invited Cr Scott to talk to the item.
• Funds required moving forward and concerns around deadline timeframes, particularly considering skill shortages and wet season • Need regional collaboration to put to the State Government that we extend the contract date of the COVID Works for Queensland Stimulus Package beyond the current end date of 30 June 2021.
The Chair asked for comments/feedback from the floor:
• Cook Shire advised that whilst they have been fortunate to secure local grant funding, this funding has had to be allocated across multiple projects, but the region is experiencing a trade skill shortage to deliver. To mitigate risks, Cook Shire held a Builders & Trades Community Session where all stated fully booked due to Homeowners and Building Stimulus Funding and would love to see packages extended to ensure tradespersons have employment beyond 30 June. Cook Shire also noted that accommodation is extremely limited to house tradesperson, complex problem. • Cr Scott seeking a Letter of Support from FNQROC to the Federal and State governments extend the COVID Works for Queensland and Commonwealth Local Roads & Community Infrastructure Programs beyond 30 June 2021. Supported.
ACTION: D Irvine to develop a Letter to the Federal & State Governments seeking to extend the Local Roads & Community Infrastructure Program and COVID Works for Queensland Stimulus Package to extend the timeframe to ensure tradespersons have employment beyond the current end date of 30 June 2021.
FNQROC Board Meeting No. 144 Monday 12th October 2020 Page 6 of 10 019 2796 Advocacy Update from FNQROC Council Members
The Chair asked for any Advocacy Updates from Council members. Nil raised.
STRATEGIC OPERATIONAL PLAN
Nil
DISCUSSON TOPICS
Nil
2797 CORRESPONDENCE
D Irvine provided a status update on the following two (2) submissions: • Submission to National Water Reform: Productivity Commission – FNQ Dam Study (DRAFT) assisted in informing the submission, with further papers to come. • Submission to Infrastructure Australia re Kuranda Range Road – Positive feedback received to date, with more expected to be known in the next couple of months.
FNQROC POLICY REVIEW
Nil
FNQROC REPORTS & MOU’S
2798 B78 -Preliminary Catchment Yield Assessment
D Irvine spoke to the Jacobs Preliminary Catchment Yield Assessment noting it is currently in DRAFT and unless any commentary from the table, proposing that FNQROC receive the report and release publicly.
Cr Toppin noted there were two (2) comments within the DRAFT report referencing North Johnstone and this may need some clarification.
MOVED: Cr Toppin SECOND: Cr Marti
“That the FNQROC Board receive the Jacobs report providing preliminary Yield Assessments on potential dams at Beatrice River, Dirran Creek and North Johnstone River”
CARRIED
2799 B79 – Smart Green Economy
MOVED: Cr Scott SECOND: Cr Andrews
FNQROC Board Meeting No. 144 Monday 12th October 2020 Page 7 of 10 020 “That FNQROC a. Support Cairns Regional Councils request for funding (related to Cairns and FNQ becoming the Capital of the Smart Green Economy in Australia) to undertake a multi-staged feasibility assessment to further define the concept, value of the opportunity and develop a detailed plan for implementation; and b. Continues to remain actively engaged in future developments of this program” CARRIED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2800 Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet Financials YTD
MOVED: Cr Toppin SECOND: Cr Bawden
“That the Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet Reports for the current financial year to date be accepted.”
CARRIED
ATTENDANCE & MINUTES OF MEETINGS
2801 Meetings Attended by Executive Officer
As noted
2802 FNQROC Advisory Committee Minutes (01 Aug – 30 Sept 2020)
As noted
2803 Confidential Meeting Minutes (01 Aug – 30 Sept 2020)
As noted
2804 FNQROC Western Council Meeting Minutes & Agreed Actions
The minutes of the FNQROC Western Council Meeting held on the 15th September 2020 in Croydon were tabled and D Irvine provided an updated on the agreed action items.
GENERAL BUSINESS
2805 Formal Invitation to Mr Tom Gilmore to be a mentor to the FNQROC Board
To provide some background information, D Irvine advised that an invitation can be extended to a mentor without making an amendment to the FNQROC Charter. The Chair proposed that a formal invitation be extended to Mr Tom Gilmore to act as a Board Mentor to the FNQROC Board and attend future meetings as an observer in that capacity.
CARRIED
ACTION: D Irvine to write a letter of Invitation to Mr Gilmore to become a mentor to the FNQROC Board
FNQROC Board Meeting No. 144 Monday 12th October 2020 Page 8 of 10 021 2806 Tourism Lobbying and Investment (TTNQ Support Request)
The Chair spoke to a request from TTNQ seeking support from the FNQROC Board for the following items:
1. Lobby the Qld Government and TEQ via the LGAQ to review the event funding criteria to provide more support to FNQ communities. 2. Advocate with TTNQ for a greater proportion of State-wide marketing funds to go to destination marketing, rather than whole of state promotion 3. Work with TTNQ and Local Tourism Partners to hold a workshop on the shared priorities for the upcoming BBRF (General and Tourism) and the allocation of $10m Recovery for Regional Tourism Funding.
CARRIED
2807 Vote of Thanks
The Chair extended his sincere thanks to Cr Scott for his time and leadership as FNQROC Chair.
The Deputy Chair extended thanks to D Irvine and L Richardson for the successful coordination for the FNQROC Delegation visit to Brisbane.
NEXT MEETING
2808 Next Meeting
The Chair advised that the next FNQROC Board meeting is scheduled for Monday 14th December to be held in Cairns and an invitation will be extended to attend a Board Dinner on Sunday 13th December 2020.
ACTION: L Richardson to send a Date Claimer re the FNQROC Board Dinner to be held on Sunday 13th December 2020.
Meeting Close: 11:55am
……………………………………………. Cr Michael Kerr, FNQROC Chair
FNQROC Board Meeting No. 144 Monday 12th October 2020 Page 9 of 10 022 ACTION ITEMS: 12 October 2020
Minute Action Responsible Person(s) Number Status Chair requested D Irvine/L Rankine to follow up FNQROC 2723b with Telstra to determine indicative pricing for Item closed data to support the RRIS Tourism Routes. D Irvine / L Rankine
QTC to develop council specific presentations and 2774b send to FNQROC for on-sharing QTC In Progress
Cr Manning to provide modelling re Tourism CRC 2774c In Progress Levy to FNQROC for further circulation Cr Manning
Circulate the FNQ Dam Study (DRAFT) to the FNQROC 2790a board for review and comments due 26 Oct D Irvine
Circulate the Aurecon Board Presentation with FNQROC 2790b Complete the minutes L Richardson
Circulate the DRAFT Regional Advocacy Concept FNQROC 2794 Plan for the boards consideration to provide L Richardson commentary and/or take forward. D Irvine to develop a Letter to the Federal & State Governments seeking to extend the Local Roads & Community Infrastructure Program and FNQROC 2795 COVID Works for Queensland Stimulus Package In Progress D Irvine to extend the timeframe to ensure tradespersons have employment beyond the current end date of 30 June 2021 D Irvine to write a letter of invitation to Mr FNQROC 2805 Gilmore to become a mentor to the FNQROC In Progress D Irvine Board
L Richardson to send a Date Claimer re the FNQROC 2808 FNQROC Board Dinner to be held on Sunday 13th Complete L Richardson December 2020
FNQROC Board Meeting No. 144 Monday 12th October 2020 Page 10 of 10 023 2019 - 2020 >>> 0.6% 3189 Ha of LGA
024 Tea-tree 8.45% 39,547 Ha Glider Habitat Woodland Broad Leaf Broad Core Mahogany Core 467,773 Hectares 48% of LGA 60.7% of LGA 10 refuges 27 135 Hectares Total area subject to Total 0.1% 518 Ha Number of hectares of Kilometres of fire breaks 42 Weed Control Weed maintained or constructed Fire Management Fire environmental burn program priority aquatic weed control 464 Kilometres 224,975 Hectares 273,666 Hectares 10,610 Hectares of LGA
Littoral Littoral Rainforest 53.9% Habitat 252,319 Ha Core Cassowary Core 1 35 130 Days 62 Volunteer 62 Volunteer CCRC Rainforest trees produced 27,675 100% Wet Tropics 100% Wet maintained by sixteen Public boat ramps
Total Area & Coastline Total Area Heritage World Tropics Wet Area Protected Nature Refuges Cassowary Coast Regional Council Geographical Information Geographical Council Regional Coast Cassowary Bioregion Summary Bioregion Did you know? Did you Hectares of Council Natural Assets/reserves Natural
Natural Asset & Animal Management Report Card Asset & Natural
give-aways INGHAM 135 who received free TULLY Number of people MISSION BEACH trees during Council
INNISFAIL 4121 4121
CARDWELL Natural Assets & Animal Management Animal & Assets Natural Report Card Report Pest Animal Management Pest
Revegetation 12 CAIRNS Number of motion sensing cameras for loan Number of coordinated wild dog control events Number of feral pig traps available for loan across all partners Kilometres of walking tracks Feral Pigs controlled 2500 TOWNSVILLE
Natural Assets Visitor Infrastructure Visitor Assets Natural
CCRC Local Government Area CCRC Local Government Cassowary Coast Regional Council: NATURAL ASSETS NATURAL Fire Management Warrina Lakes Tilapia fishing competition
CCRC have increased their fire A total of 240 participants took part in made into compost at the Community preparedness by training 3 new staff the day: Gardens site. bringing the total number of trained staff to Ÿ 74kg of fish in total were caught with Ÿ Many great prizes were supported by 6, with three mop-up units to undertake the heaviest weighing in 614 grams the Innisfail Game Fishing Club and prescribed burns. Operation Cool burn and the longest fish measuring BCF. planning has seen great alignment of the 30cm. Ÿ Department of Environment and region's resources from Girringun, Mamu, Ÿ The total number of fish removed Science, Great Barrier Reef Marine QPWS, QFES, DNRW and others. from Warrina lakes was 260. Park Authority and Council had stalls Ÿ Most fish caught by any individual on the day providing information to 6 CCRC reserve and 4 interagency burns was 35, and the average number of participants on a range of pest, are planned for July – September 2020. fish caught was 3 wetland, and reef issues. Ÿ Fish were moved under permit to be NATURAL ASSETS Cont... ASSETS NATURAL
Patrols Registrations 341 Wandering dogs intercepted zero 660 Off-leash 103 recreation areas Wandering cats intercepted 4,493 Total number of Total number of dog new dog registrations registrations in LGA
Incidents Impoundments & welfare
ANIMAL MANAGEMENT 244 The number of dog attacks that CCRC responded to 94 Dogs and cats reunited with their owners
REGULATED DOGS 4 50 Dogs & Stock Management cats rehomed seventy-four Customer requests were Animal Management received for wandering stock 1414 Enquiry Responses
Improved Animal Management
Increased domestic animal activity has been noted across the region. These numbers reflect vigilant recording and increased surveillance.
A large increase in new dogs registered has been attributed to the rural dogs category being withdrawn and “working” dog criteria remaining exempt.
Cassowary Coast is beginning a review of its local laws in 2020. The draft local laws will undergo community consultation and are expected to be finalised in 2021.
Cassowary Coast Regional Council: Natural Asset & Animal Management Report Card www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au
The Natural Asset and Animal Management Report Card is an initiative of the FNQROC #cassowarycoastregionalcouncil Animal Management & Wildlife Stewardship Policy. www.fnqroc.qld.gov.au 025 2019 - 2020 Report Card Natural Assets & Animal Management
Did you know? CAIRNS Cairns Regional Council Geographical Information
Total Area & Coastline 81 Kilometres 168,700 Hectares Wet Tropics World Heritage Area 87,907 Hectares 51.9% of LGA Protected Area 86,170 Hectares 50.7% of LGA CAIRNS Nature Refuges 113.5 Hectares 3 refuges in total
TOWNSVILLE Significant/essential habitat
Core Cassowary Littoral Rainforest Habitat 82.6 Ha Broad Leaf Teatree CRC Local Government Area 94,901 Ha 55.8% of LGA 6.6 Ha Bioregion Summary The Cairns Regional Council local government area (LGA) is lands, mountain ranges, wet sclerophyll forests and metamorphic located in the Wet Tropics bioregion, one of the most biodiverse rocks covered in rainforest. The city is surrounded by the World regions in Australia. It sits in a coastal strip between the Coral Sea Heritage listed Wet Tropics Rainforest and Great Barrier Reef; more and Great Dividing Range, within the Barron and Russell-Mulgrave than half of the Cairns LGA has National Park, State Forest or river catchments. The landscape includes wetlands, flat coastal Forest Reserve listing.
Revegetation Weed Control
Number of staff hours spent on 33,529 priority aquatic weed control Number of trees produced for use in 195 Volunteer Council Reserves Days 830 Pest Animal Management Fire Management NATURAL ASSETS NATURAL 25 Feral pig traps 17 available for loan 23 Hectares Kilometres of Total area Coordinated fire breaks subject to 80 wild dog control maintained environmental Feral pig sites events 9 or constructed burn program investigated Natural Assets Visitor Infrastructure 2006 Staff hours spent 22 12 on controlled burning activities Kilometres of walking tracks. Public boat ramps maintained
Cairns Regional Council: Natural Asset & Animal Management Report Card 026 >>> ANIMAL MANAGEMENT NATURAL ASSETS Cont... Wandering dogsintercepted Wandering catsintercepted Natural Asset Management Animal Management residents with subsidised cat desexing. This reached 80 cats, preventing unwanted litters, and further roaming impacts. In late 2019 Council also partnered with the Animal Welfare League's National Desexing Network and local vets to offer in need organisations to rehome 300 pets and raising these group's profile in the community. amounts and types of herbicide to treat target pest species. with a Property Pest Management Plan by providing suitable scheme, combined with expert advice, supports landholders ed ot qimn fr et aaeet hs targeted This management. pest for equipment out lends that program previous the on building Scheme, Assistance attended, with over 5,200 views online. Four FurEver Home events have also been held in the past two years, assisting local assisting years, two past the in held been also have events Home FurEver Four online. views 5,200 over with attended, renowned animal behaviourist, covering techniques for dog socialisation to prevent serious attacks. Over 100 dog owners dog 100 Over attacks. serious prevent to socialisation dog for techniques covering behaviourist, animal renowned was also delivered to 20 schools and around 600 children. One in a series of public workshops was delivered by an internationally Council has implemented an improved Landholder Landholder improved an implemented has Council communication, and actions between relevant agencies. Council land, and facilitates a holistic approach to planning, ieto fr unn atvte ad ik aaeet on management risk and activities burning for direction weekly after school visits, featuring a rehomed dog to assist learning about basic care and safe handling. The PetPep program provides It taken. be to actions and considerations management, their for locations priority 28 highlights Strategy ik, aae ul od ad mrv codnto. The coordination. improve and loads fuel manage risks, fire mitigate to Strategy Fire new its implemented Council Ongoing education for responsible pet ownership is delivered to improve animal management in the region. In 19/20, this saw a The numberofdogattacksthat 59 Animal Management & WildlifeStewardship Policy. The Natural Asset and Animal Management Report Cardisaninitiative oftheFNQROC Cairns Regional Council: 673 757 Stock Management CRC respondedto REGULATED DOGS received forwanderingstock Incidents Customer Requestswere Patrols Forty-One 826 Natural Asset & Animal ManagementReport Card www.fnqroc.qld.gov.au new dogregistrations Dogs andcatsreunitedwiththeirowners Total numberof 481 3307 Green Space Our Place and land management. employment, providing industry experience for horticulture for experience industry providing employment, rga poie a pc fr h cmuiy o share to community the for knowledge about our natural areas space and can be a pathway to a provides program rswtr ln ihteKwraBahfrsoe The foreshore. Beach Kewarra the Freshwater,with along include Blackfellows Creek reserve and Strooper's Park in Park Strooper's and reserve Creek Blackfellows include hsya,aesudr aeb h rga epne to expanded program the by care under areas year, This trees and raised 21,000 trees in Council's Stratford Nursery. international visitors and community members planted 4,000 In 2019/20, enthusiastic program volunteers, school groups, walking tracks across the region. n gie tus t oa gres prs rsre and reserves parks, gardens, local at tours guided and maintenance landscape revegetation, hands-on provides h Gen pc Or lc (SP vlner program volunteer (GSOP) Place Our Space Green The Impoundments &welfare 8022 Registrations registrationsinLGA Total numberofdog www.cairns.qld.gov.au & catsrehomed 24,685 Animal Management Enquiry Responses 273 Dogs @Cairns RegionalCouncil 027 recreation areas by theirowner 226 Surrendered to Council Off-leash Animals 51 2019 - 2020 Report Card Natural Assets & Animal Management
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Douglas Shire Council Geographical Information
Total Area & Coastline 111 Km of coastline 244,500 Hectares MOSSMAN Wet Tropics World Heritage Area 194,623 Hectares 80% of LGA Protected Area 151,673 Hectares 62% of LGA PORT DOUGLAS Nature Refuges 258 Hectares 11 refuges in total
Significant/essential habitat
Broadleaf Teatree CAIRNS Core Cassowary Woodland Habitat 246 Ha TOWNSVILLE Littoral 150,494 Ha Rainforest 62% of LGA 342 Ha
Einasleigh Wet Bioregion Uplands Tropics DSC Local Government Area Summary 606 Ha 244,144 Ha
Revegetation Weed Control 20,598 130 Volunteer Days 5,030 Number of trees produced. (nursery & biosecurity) Staff hours spent on 3,007 plants 8,158 plants 3,023 plants weed management given to the used for used in community re-vegetation Council Projects Number of staff hours spent on priority aquatic NATURAL ASSETS NATURAL Pest Animal Management weed control NATURAL ASSETS NATURAL
Feral pig traps 8 available for loan 93 Number of active traps 56 Weed spray units available Coordinated to loan landowners 368 feral pig control 2 Feral pigs events 2 controlled Natural Assets Visitor Infrastructure Fire Management
Kilometres of 2 6 fire breaks maintained Number of boat ramps Kilometres of walking tracks 0 or constructed owned by Council maintained by Council
Douglas Shire Council: Natural Asset & Animal Management Report Card 028 >>> ANIMAL MANAGEMENT NATURAL ASSETS Cont... Wandering dogsintercepted Wandering catsintercepted reduce the numbers of unwanted animals in the community. cats and dogs. It is hoped that this initiative will, in the long term, oga Sie oni aotd e lcl as n February in laws 2020, which included local provisions for new the mandatory de-sexing adopted of Council Shire Douglas 320Hrs the Four Tropical Weeds Program. DSC commitment: targeting Miconia in the Whyanbeel Valley as part of part Valleyas Whyanbeel the in Miconia targeting Biosecurity Queensland and traditional owners owners traditional and Queensland Biosecurity DSC has worked in partnership with QPWS, QPWS, with partnership in worked has DSC The numberofdogattacksthat Animal Management & WildlifeStewardship Policy. The Natural Asset and Animal Management Report Cardisaninitiative oftheFNQROC Douglas ShireCouncil: 13 142 Stock Management 67 DSC respondedto REGULATED DOGS Miconia Eradication Mandatory De-sexing received forwanderingstock Incidents Customer Requestswere Patrols of Cats andDogs Seventeen 33 Natural Asset & Animal ManagementReportCard www.fnqroc.qld.gov.au new dogregistrations Total numberof 466 project. The total project area treated: 11.7 Hectares 'Native Vegetation – Many Hands Make Light Work' Light Make Hands Many – Vegetation 'Native Shire Council for a four-year period through Terrain'sthrough period four-year a for Council Shire rn mny f 1000 a aadd o Douglas to awarded was $180,000 of money Grant Investment Program through Terrain NRM. Queensland Government's Natural Resources Resources Natural Government's Queensland Hiptage eradication project is funded by the the by funded is project eradication Hiptage n aa il, Bthr Hl) er osa. The Mossman. near Hill) (Butchers Hills, Tara on Hiptage throughout the main core infestation located infestation core main the throughout Hiptage 8,0 t ipeet h cniud ramn of treatment continued the implement to $80,000 Douglas ShireCouncilsuccessfullygainedfundingof care and increased our capacity to impound cats. enclosures. This will improve the welfare of the animals in our in animals the of welfare the improve will enclosures. This addition of a large, grassed exercise area and custom-built cat h Msmn on rcie a ugae icuig the including upgrade, an received Pound Mossman The Impoundments &welfare Hiptage Vine Eradication Dogs andcatsreunitedwiththeirowners 514 108 Registrations Mossman Pound registrationsinLGA Total numberofdog www.douglas.qld.gov.au 2,145 cats rehomed Upgrade 82 Dogs & Animal Management Enquiry Responses #douglasshirecouncil 029 eight recreation areas Off-leash 2019 - 2020 Report Card Natural Assets & Animal Management
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Mareeba Shire Council Geographical Information
Total Area & Coastline 0 Km of coastline 5,368,024 Hectares Wet Tropics World Heritage Area 72,173 Hectares 1.3% of LGA Protected Area 566,652 Hectares 10.6% of LGA CAIRNS Nature Refuges 107,792 Hectares 11 refuges in total
TOWNSVILLE Significant/essential habitat
Core Cassowary Habitat
MSC Local Government Area 54,018 Ha 1% of LGA Bioregion Summary
Mareeba is one of only Cape York Einasleigh Wet Gulf three LGAs in QLD Peninsula 2% Uplands 45% Tropics 3% Plains 50% which are home to 4 bioregions. 117,379 Ha 2,394,697 Ha 153,388 Ha 2,702,559 Ha
Pest Animal Management Weed Control
Number of staff hours spent on 3 27 priority aquatic weed control Feral pig traps Motion sensing available for loan cameras for loan 720 person days coordinating NATURAL ASSETS NATURAL 720 wild dog control events 20 Fire Management coordinated feral pig 26 Volunteer control events Days 136 9 Hectares Kilometres of Total area fire breaks subject to maintained Natural Assets environmental or constructed Visitor 8 burn program Infrastructure Kilometres of walking tracks
Mareeba Shire Council: Natural Asset & Animal Management Report Card 030 >>> ANIMAL MANAGEMENT NATURAL ASSETS Cont... Wandering dogsintercepted Wandering catsintercepted Amazon frogbitfrom Atherton Creek. control thehighlyinvasiveaquaticweed, Tribal Aboriginal CorporationRNTBCto Mareeba ShirepartneredwithMulrudji region. also undereradicationintheEmuCreek Rifle Creekcatchment.Siamweedis respond toaSiamweedoutbreakinthe landholders andcommunitygroupsto Mareeba Shirepartneredwithlocal pond contents. introduced fromdumpedaquariumor Amazon frogbitislikelytohavebeen completed in 2021. nml efr ise. h nw aiiy s xetd o be to expected is facility new The issues. welfare animal greater services to the community for various rehoming and rehoming various for community the to services greater okn lf. h nw on wl b cntutd o deliver to constructed be will pound new The life. working and has served the community well, however, it has passed its of a new Pound Facility. The current facility is over 40 years old Mareeba Shire Council has secured funding for the construction The numberofdogattacksthat Animal Management & WildlifeStewardship Policy. The Natural Asset and Animal Management Report Cardisaninitiative oftheFNQROC Mareeba ShireCouncil: 14 194 312 Stock Management Partnerships MSC respondedto REGULATED DOGS New Pound Facility received forwanderingstock Incidents Customer Requestswere Patrols One Hundred 95 Natural Asset & Animal ManagementReportCard Key projects &programs www.fnqroc.qld.gov.au 'Works forQueensland'program. funding fromQueenslandGovernments be litbysolarlightingthankstorecent Mareeba's BicentennialLakeswillsoon being refurbished. and JunglewalksinKurandaarealso the BarronFalls. The existingJumrum construction whichwilllinkKurandato a new2.2kmwalkingtrailunder Visitors andlocalsalikewillbenefitfrom new dogregistrations Total numberof 766 program alone. been successful with over 50 animals desexed as part of this of part as desexed animals 50 over with successful been desexed and unwanted litters are eliminated. The funding has funding eliminated. The are litters unwanted and desexed wes ih nnil adhp o nue ht hi aia is animal their that ensure to hardship financial with owners program. Friends of the Animals Inc. allocate funding to animal a row to Friends of the Animals for a targeted local desexing local targeted a for Animals the of Friends to row a Mareeba Shire Council has provided funding for the 3rd year in Impoundments &welfare Dogs andcatsreunitedwiththeirowners 1728 143 (121 dogs,22cats) Registrations Desexing Program registrationsinLGA Total numberofdog 64catsrehomed www.mareeba.qld.gov.au 4,354 arrays oncouncilproperties. sunshine throughtheinstallationofsolar taking advantageofMareeba'sample emission reductionscanbeachievedby will determinewhatsavingsand around theMareebaShire. The study for arangeofkeycouncils'assets A solarfeasibilitystudyhasbeenstarted appeal andliveabilitywithintheShire. communities andimprovesthevisual facilities thatencouragesactive aim toprovidequalitypublicspacesand Open SpacesStrategy, thestrategywill Mareeba ShirehasinitiatedaParksand Planning for thefuture 89 Dogs & Animal Management Enquiry Responses #mareebashirecouncil 031 recreation areas two Off-leash 2019/2020 Report Card Natural Assets & Animal Management
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Tablelands Regional Council Geographical Information
Total area & coastline 1,129,300ha 0km of coastline Wet Tropics World Heritage Area 153,083ha 13.5% of LGA Protected area 320,852ha 28% of LGA CAIRNS Nature refuges (53 in total) 64,817ha 5.7%of LGA Significant/Essential Habitat TOWNSVILLE Mabi Rainforest Core Cassowary 726ha Habitat 0.06% of LGA High Elevation (900m+) Climate Refugia TRC local government area (LGA) 141,418ha 12.4% of LGA 78,000ha 7% of LGA Revegetation Weed Control
20,739 Number of staff hours 203 Volunteer Days number of trees produced spent on priority weed control 3547 plants 15705 plants 1487 plants sold to individual used for used in members of the revegetation Council reserves 2133 community projects (25,309km driven) 6.5ha of native trees planted
NATURAL ASSETS NATURAL hectares patrolled for 1500 Fireweed control Pest Animal Management 8905km 3 2 travelled to survey feral pig traps motion sensing and control Navua Sedge available for loan cameras for loan 1136km driven on pest animal control FOURTEEN biological control releases coordinated coordinated feral pig wild dog 2 control events 2 control events Fire Management
Natural Assets Visitor Infrastructure 40 157ha kilometres of subject to fire breaks environmental maintained burn program 20 4 or constructed kilometres of walking tracks public boat ramps maintained 1133km driven for fire management
Tablelands Regional Council: Natural Asset & Animal Management Report Card 032 >>> ANIMAL MANAGEMENT NATURAL ASSETS Cont... wandering dogscollected wandering catscollected Priority Plant&AnimalControl eatet f aua Rsucs ie ad Energy and Mines (DNRME) and Resources Queensland Fire and Natural Emergency Services. of Department i biig n jit r mngmn oeain with operations management fire joint and baiting pig and pest animals, including coordinated wild dog and feral plant priority of control the involve operations Day-to-day Communities Environment Program received grant funding from the from Government's funding Australian grant received the extent of the previously known infestation. This project the extent of Fireweed. Results have seen an extension to Wongabel, Wondecla and East Evelyn areas to determine R ad eetr os arle oe 10h i the in 1000ha over patrolled dogs detector and TRC As part of the revision of the Fireweed Management Plan, Animal Management & WildlifeStewardship Policy. The Natural Asset and Animal Management Report Cardisaninitiative oftheFNQROC Tablelands RegionalCouncil: the numberofdogattacksthat 14 252 Stock Management completed by June 2021. This project is an initiative of the Queensland Government. which will provide a greater customer experience and service to the community. The facility is expected to be work life and no longer meets legislative requirements. Local Laws Officers will be based at the new facility, TRC has secured funding to construct a new animal management facility. The existing pound has exceeded its 10 TRC respondedto REGULATED DOGS received forwanderingstock Incidents Patrols customer requests 152 214 Natural Asset & Animal ManagementReportCard fnqroc.qld.gov.au New Pound Facility new dogregistrations 490 Revegetation to carbon economy proposals. Program, DNRME and Terrain NRM) and contribution restoration project (Natural Resources Investment Investment Resources land (Natural Creek project Cedar restoration South a holders, refuge nature eeeain rjcs nld spot o numerous to support include projects revegetation o rsoain ciiis cos h rgo. Ongoing region. the across activities restoration for R' Cmuiy eeeain usr, ih the trees 15,705 supplied days, volunteer 203 with of support Nursery, Revegetation Community TRC's Impoundments &Welfare dogs andcatsreunitedwiththeirowners 1821 122 Registrations registrationsinLGA 41 3580 trc.qld.gov.au total dog animal management enquiry responses cats rehomed dogs& 033 recreation areas one off-leash Profit and Loss Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils 30241 For the 5 months ended 30 November 2020 JUL-NOV 2020
Trading Income FNQROC FNQROC: Annual Contribution 495,867.00 Total FNQROC 495,867.00
Regional Roads & Transport RRTG: Annual 2.75% contribution 145,510.32 RRTG: Funding/Subsidies 142,866.00 Total Regional Roads & Transport 288,376.32
Regional Procurement Group Regional Procurement: Annual Procurement Contribution 150,000.00 Regional Procurement: Regional Scrap Metal Project 20% savings 3,768.56 Total Regional Procurement Group 153,768.56
Water: Short Term Projects: QWrap Funding 4,756.36 Total Trading Income 942,768.24
Gross Profit 942,768.24
Other Income Interest Income 482.50 Total Other Income 482.50
Operating Expenses Audit & Accounting Fees (6,000.00) Bank Service Charges 354.48
FNQROC FNQROC: Subscription/membership 14,312.73 FNQROC: Chairs Honorarium 6,000.00 FNQROC: Mayoral delegations - accommodation, meals, travel expenses 12,148.22 FNQROC Advocacy / Emergent Delegations 2,342.00 FNQROC Advocacy Consultant 16,000.00 FNQROC: External Meeting Expenses: Registration Fees 1,074.83 FNQROC: External Meeting Expenses: Travel, Accom & Meals 1,977.86 FNQROC: Internal Meeting Expenses: Miscellaneous 55.45 FNQROC: Internal Meeting Expenses: Western Councils Forum 134.12 FNQROC: Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering (344.63) FNQROC Expenses: Miscellaneous: Staff Christmas Party 473.87 FNQROC: Mobile Phone Expenses 299.65 FNQROC: Salaries 80,873.01 FNQROC: Stationery & Office Expenses 2,308.08 FNQROC: Stationery & Office Expenses:Website 395.00 FNQROC: Vehicle Expenses 7,190.27 Short Term Project - Dam Study 8,410.00
Profit and Loss - Groups 2 Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils 30241 034 Profit and Loss
JUL-NOV 2020
FNQROC: Miscellaneous expenses 167.19 Total FNQROC 153,817.65
Infrastructure Infrastructure: Salaries 58,985.60 Infrastructure: Mobile Phone Expenses 227.25 Total Infrastructure 59,212.85
Regional Roads & Transport RRTG: External Meetings: Registration Fees 1,700.00 RRTG: External Meetings: Travel, Accom & Meals 3,813.08 RRTG: Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering 279.09 Regional Road Investment Strategy 33,028.99 Total Regional Roads & Transport 38,821.16
Regional Waste & Recycling Waste: Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering 86.36 Total Regional Waste & Recycling 86.36
Regional Natural Asset Management Nat Asset: Vehicle Expense 2,461.21 Nat Asset: External Meetings: Travel, Accom & Meals 291.82 Nat Asset: Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering 114.55 Nat Asset:Mobile Phone Expenses 227.25 Nat Asset: Salaries 43,213.27 Nat Asset: Miscellaneous 925.00 Total Regional Natural Asset Management 47,233.10
Regional Planning & Economic Development Reg Planner/economic development: Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering 350.28 Reg Planner/economic development: Mobile Phone Expenses 227.25 Reg Planner/economic development: Salaries 17,312.28 Total Regional Planning & Economic Development 17,889.81
Regional Procurement Regional Procurement: Bitumen Reseal Project:Project Coordinator Fees 24,000.00 Regional Procurement: Sewer Relining 41,475.00 Regional Procurement:Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering 423.18 Regional Procurement: Internal Meeting Expenses: Miscellaneous 61.70 Regional Procurement: Mobile Phone Expenses 227.25 Regional Procurement: Salaries 42,895.80 Total Regional Procurement 109,082.93
Regional Development Manual Regional Development Manual: Stationery & Office Expenses 184.91 Total Regional Development Manual 184.91
Asset Management
Profit and Loss - Groups 2 Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils 30241 035 Profit and Loss
JUL-NOV 2020
Asset Management: Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering 220.91 Total Asset Management 220.91
Total Operating Expenses 420,904.16
Net Profit 522,346.58
Profit and Loss - Groups 2 Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils 30241 036 Balance Sheet Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils 30241 As at 30 November 2020 30 NOV 2020
Assets Bank Cheque Account 1,978,367.08 Total Bank 1,978,367.08
Current Assets Accounts Receivable New 43,835.20 Accrued Interest Receivable 39.35 Total Current Assets 43,874.55
Total Assets 2,022,241.63
Liabilities Current Liabilities Accounts Payable 88,073.10 ANZ Credit Card:FNQROC 7,419.52 GST 12,882.18 Payroll Liabilities:AL Payable Current 55,121.00 Payroll Liabilities:AL Payable Non Current 3,456.00 Payroll Liabilities:LSL Payable Current 8,831.00 Payroll Liabilities:LSL Payable Non-Current 103,454.00 Rounding (0.07) Total Current Liabilities 279,236.73
Total Liabilities 279,236.73
Net Assets 1,743,004.90
Equity Current Year Earnings 522,346.58 Opening Bal Equity 293,928.07 Retained Earnings 926,730.25 Total Equity 1,743,004.90
Balance Sheet Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils 30241 037 MEETINGS ATTENDED BY: DARLENE IRVINE, FNQROC EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE PERIOD 01 OCTOBER – 30 NOVEMBER 2020
DATE MEETING DETAILS 02 October Meeting with CEO Mareeba Shire Council 08 October Meeting with Cr Kerr 12 October FNQROC AGM FNQROC Board Meeting FNQ RRTG Board Meeting 13 October COVID Industry & Business Reference Group Meeting 15 October Federal Budget Luncheon with Hon Scott Morrison MP, Prime Minister 20-22 October LGAQ Conference 22 October FNQROC Dams Case Study – Post Presentation Debrief 27 October Meeting with Dale Edney, Cairns Airport Meeting with Advance Cairns Meeting with ROC Regional EO’s 29-30 October FNQ RRTG TC Road Trip & Meeting (Cooktown) 03 November Tele conference with Cr Kerr 05 November RDA Water Summit Forum 06 November Regional visit with Hon Scott Bulcholtz MP 17 November ERRSC Meeting 17 November Meeting with Tom Gilmore 24 November ROSI Consultation (T’ville) 25 November Meeting with Anne Stunzner 26 November FNQASC Steering Committee Meeting 30 November Northern Alliance of Councils Strategic Workshop & AGM (T’ville)
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