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KANGAROO ISLAND LANDSCAPE BOARD AGENDA Acknowledgement of Country KANGAROO ISLAND LANDSCAPE BOARD AGENDA Acknowledgement of Country We acknowledge Aboriginal people as the First Peoples and Nations of the lands and water we live and work upon, and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge and respect the deep spiritual connection and relationship that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have to Country Meeting Title: Kangaroo Island Landscape Board Meeting #2 Date: Friday 29 May 2020 Start Time: 12:30 noon Finish Time: 5:00 pm Location: Kingscote Room: Board room Microsoft Teams Microsoft Teams Attendees: Board Members: A Heinrich (Chair), G Crowley, P Davis, M Pengilly, P Rismiller, J Stanton, R Willson Staff: D Miley (Regional Manager), R Evans (Communications and Media Officer), J Hughes (Manager Business Support), S Gullickson (Administration and Board Support Officer) Guest Speakers: Cate Hart (Executive Director, Environment, Heritage and Sustainability) Matt Ward (Director, Landscape Services) Apologies: Time Item Meeting Items Type Action Lead Page No 1. Preliminary matters 12:30 1.1 Welcome, Apologies and agenda check Discussion A Heinrich 1 (5 min) 12:35 1.2 Conflict of Interest Disclosures Discussion A Heinrich 1 (5min) 12.40 1.3 Previous Minutes Decision A Heinrich 1 (5 min) 12:45 1.4 Guest speaker: Government Discussion C Hart (30 min) Expectations 1:15 1.5 Guest speaker: Landscape SA overview Discussion M Ward (30 min) 2. Induction Part 2 1:45 2.1 Presiding Members expectations and Presentation A Heinrich (30 min) priorities inc. Letter of Commission and and D legislative responsibility Miley 2:15 2.2 Funding Partners and Project Delivery Presentation D Male (30 min) 2:45 2.3 Organisational Structure Presentation D Miley (15 min) 3:00 Break (15 min 3:15 2.4 Financial Management Presentation J Hughes (30 min) 3:45 2.5 Community Engagement and Media Presentation R Evans (15 min) 3. Items for Decision 4:00 3.1 Lists of declared animals and plants Decision T Mooney 6 (40 min) 3.2 8 Billions Trees partnership Decision P Holden 67 4. Meeting closure 4:40 4.1 Invitations for next meeting Discussion A Heinrich 75 (20 min) 4.2 Next meeting details Noting A Heinrich 75 4.3 Board Claims and Administration Items A Heinrich 76 5:00 4.4 Meeting closed Kangaroo Island Landscape Board Meeting # 02 – 29 May 2020 Agenda Item 1 Preliminary matters Agenda # 1.1 Subject WELCOME AND AGENDA CHECK Author/Sponsor A Heinrich Priority: For discussion 1. Decision That the Kangaroo Island Landscape Board: 1. Approves the agenda with/without additional items for discussion. 2. Purpose To acknowledge those present and record apologies and to provide members of the Kangaroo Island Landscape Board an opportunity to consider items out of sequence, to consider additional items for discussion or accept the agenda as presented. 3. Background Board members may seek approval at this time to add items for discussion prior to the board approving the meeting agenda. Members may also ask that a particular matter be consider out‐of‐sequence. Meeting # 02 – 29 May 2020 Agenda Item 1 Preliminary matters Agenda # 1.2 Subject CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES Author/Sponsor A Heinrich Priority: For discussion 1. Decision That the Kangaroo Island Landscape Board: 1. Notes any declaration of interest that members or staff may have in matters presented in the agenda. 2. Purpose To provide an opportunity for members of the board or staff present at the meeting to declare a perceived or actual interest in a matter on the agenda for decision, discussion or noting. Kangaroo Island Landscape Board Meeting 2 Agenda 1 Kangaroo Island Landscape Board Meeting # 02 – 29 May 2020 Agenda Item 1 Preliminary matters Agenda # 1.3 Subject PREVIOUS MINUTES Author/Sponsor A Heinrich Priority: For decision 1. Decision That the Kangaroo Island Landscape Board: 1. Accepts the minutes of the Kangaroo Island Landscape Board meeting held on 15 May 2020 as read. 2. Purpose That the Board considers and accepts the minutes of the previous meeting of the Kangaroo Island Landscape Board held on 15 May 2020 as an accurate record of the meeting. 3. Attachments a. Draft minutes of the KI Landscape Board meeting held on 15 May 2020. Kangaroo Island Landscape Board Meeting 2 Agenda 2 Kangaroo Island Landscape Board Draft Minutes Meeting Title: Kangaroo Island Landscape Board Meeting #1 Date: Friday 15 May 2020 Start Time: 9:05 am Finish Time: 12:20 pm Location: 35 Dauncey St Room: Boardroom Kingscote Attendees: Board Members: A Heinrich (Chair), G Crowley, P Davis, M Pengilly, P Rismiller, J Stanton, R Willson Staff: D Miley (Regional Manager), R Evans (Communications and Media Officer), J Hughes (Manager, Business Support), S Gullickson (Administration and Board Support Officer) (noting 10 in the Boardroom only at any one time) Apologies: Nil Item Meeting Standing Items 1 Welcome, Apologies, Acceptance of Agenda The Chair welcomed everyone to the first meeting of the board which will be a combination of induction and board business. 2 Conflict of Interest Disclosures The Regional Manager explained the conflict of interest framework including that the onus is on individual board members to disclose any actual or perceived conflict of interest. 2 Board induction Part One 2.1 Member introduction – welcome and introduction, getting to know each other, skills and experience Members introduced themselves, providing a brief overview of their experience, skill and knowledge; their reason for joining the board; and vision for the first 12 months of the board. 2.2 Regional Profile The board noted the Regional Mangers overview of the history and values of Kangaroo Island and the importance of the island’s natural landscape to primary production and tourism and the economy of Kangaroo Island. The board acknowledged the significant cultural interest Aboriginal nations have in the region, particularly the Ngarrindjeri, Ramindjeri, Kaurna and Nurrungga and the importance of building relationships. The meeting adjourned for morning tea at 10:35 am The meeting resumed at 10:55 am Kangaroo Island Landscape Board Meeting 2 Agenda 3 Julie Hughes joined the meeting at 10:55 am 2.3 Community Engagement and Media The board noted the role of the Chair as spokesperson for the board and need to inform the Chair prior to undertaking any media activity. The board noted the role of Ross Evans as Communication and Media Officer. Mr Evans is available at any time to support the Chair, Regional Manager and board members with any media matter. R Evans left the meeting at 11:20 am 2.4 Meeting and Governance schedule The board discussed a suitable time to meet and agreed to meet monthly for the first six months of operation on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Moved: M Pengilly Seconded: J Stanton That the Kangaroo Island Landscape Board: 1. Supports general meetings of the board being held on the fourth Wednesday of each month commencing at 9:00am, with a review of the meeting schedule in November 2020. Carried 2.5 Administration process The board noted the required paperwork, probity checks and training required to be completed as part of the formal induction of members. Members are welcome to complete the required online training using the board room facilities. 3. Strategic Matters 3.1 Adopt transitional Business Plan 2020‐2021 The board noted the transitional requirement for the board to adopt the outgoing NRM Plan 2017‐2027 and the Business Plan 2019‐2022. Members sought clarification on their role in developing future business plans and allocation of funds. While the board has an obligation to review and fulfil any current contracts, the board will approve any future project concepts prior to any submission for funding. The board noted the requirements of the Business Plan 2020‐2021 and supported a proposal to not increase the landscape levy by CPI in 2020‐21 as many landholders and organisations are still assessing the economic impact of the 2019‐2020 fires and COVID‐19 travel restrictions. Moved: M Pengilly Seconded: P Davis That the Kangaroo Island Landscape Board: 1. Adopt the Kangaroo Island Regional NRM plan 2017‐27 (including the business plan for 2019‐22) as its regional landscape plans, under Schedule 5, Division 4, clauses 93 and 94 of the Landscape South Australia Act 2019. 2. Adopt the interim Kangaroo Island landscape board Business Plan 2020‐21 under the Landscape South Australia Act 2019 in accordance with the requirements of section 51(1)&(3) and transitional provisions as detailed in Schedule 5 Division 4, clause 94, of the Landscape South Australia Act 2019. 3. Subject to there being no CPI increase in the landscape levy in 2020‐21. Carried Kangaroo Island Landscape Board Meeting 2 Agenda 4 4 Meeting Closure 4.1 Next meeting The Kangaroo Island Landscape Board will meeting on Friday 22 May 2020 at 9:00 am in the Boardroom, 35 Dauncey St, Kingscote for the second part of the induction and to consider any urgent business. 4.2 Meeting closed at 12:20 pm Kangaroo Island Landscape Board meeting minutes – 15 May 2020 3 Kangaroo Island Landscape Board Meeting 2 Agenda 5 Meeting # 02 – 29 May 2019 Agenda Item 3 Strategic Matters Agenda # 3.1 Subject REVISED LISTS OF DECLARED ANIMALS AND PLANTS Author/Sponsor T Mooney Action: For noting 1. Decision That the Kangaroo Island Landscape Board: 1. Notes the gazetting of revised lists of declared animals and plants as led by Biosecurity SA – Invasive Species Unit of Primary Industries and Regions SA. 2. Supports the draft New and Emerging Introduced Animals Policy. 3. Notes that a future workshop will held with Biosecurity SA presenting induction material on the board’s roles and responsibilities under the Landscape SA Act 2019 as they relate to biosecurity and the control of pest plants and animals.
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