BUSINESS PAPER
General Meeting
Wednesday 8 August 2012
Roma Administration Centre
NOTICE
OF MEETING
Date:
6 August 2012
Mayor: Councillor
R S Loughnan
Deputy Mayor: Councillor
W S Wason
Councillors: Councillor
J L Chambers
Councillor
R J Denton
Councillor
P J Flynn
Councillor
W M Newman
Councillor
C J O’Neil
Councillor
M L Price
Councillor
D J Schefe
Chief Executive Officer: Mr
Michael Parker
Senior Management: Mr
Tony Klein (Director Community Services)
Mr
Matthew McGoldrick (Director Corporate Services)
Mr
Barry Omundson (Director Infrastructure)
Mr
Rob Hayward (Director Planning & Environment)
Officers: Ms
Jane Frith (Corporate Communications Officer)
Please find attached agenda for the General Meeting to be held at the Roma Administration Centre on August 8, 2012 at 9.00am.
Michael Parker
ActingChief Executive
Officer
Maranoa
Regional Council
General Meeting - 8 August 2012
TABLE OF CONTENTS
L Late Items
L.1 Councillor
attendance at upcoming conferences
Prepared by: Kelly
Rogers, Coordinator Executive Services
Attachment : Conference
Brochure - 116th 2012 LGAQ Annual Conference
L Confidential Items
L.1 Roma
Urban Development Area - ULDA
Classification: Closed
Access
Local Government (Operations)
Regulation 2010 Section 72(h) other business for which a public discussion
would be likely to prejudice the interests of the local government or someone
else, or enable a person to gain a financial advantage.
L.2 Lease
and Management of the Roma Recreation Centre - Tender for the Lease and
Management
Classification: Closed
Access
Local Government (Operations)
Regulation 2010 Section 72(e) contracts proposed to be made by it.
Maranoa
Regional Council
General Meeting - 8 August 2012
Officer
Report
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Meeting: General 8 August 2012
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Date: 3 August 2012
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Item Number: L.1
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File
Number: D12/23160
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Subject
Heading: Councillor attendance at upcoming
conferences
Classification: Open
Access
Name of Applicant: Not
applicable
Location: Various
locations
Author & Officer’s Title: Kelly
Rogers, Coordinator Executive Services
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Executive Summary:
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ)
advertises a number of events throughout the year across a range of topics
relevant to local government. Councillors may wish consider attendance at a
number of these conferences where considered to be of benefit.
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Officer’s Recommendation:
That Council confirm and endorse the attendance of
individual Councillors for upcoming conferences as listed:-
1. International
Economic Development Conference 17–20 September 2012
2. 2012
Community Well Being Symposium 20-23 November 2012 – Cr.
3. 2012
Annual LGAQ Conference 22 – 25 October 2012
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Body of Report:
The following information is provided for Council’s
information in consideration of attendance at upcoming LGAQ advertised
conferences:-
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International Economic Development Conference – 17 – 20
September 2012 - Cairns
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Hosted by Economic Development Australia and Economic
Development Agencies of New Zealand, this conference is titled “Driving
Economic Leadership in the Asian Century – Leveraging Local Prosperity and
Wellbeing.” The event focuses on international links for those nurturing
local economies.
A post conference Masterclass will go through a step by
step planning process and has been designed to help local governments in
particular gain practical insights into leveraging genuine opportunities for
their region. A Best practice annual awards presentation will also at the
event across 9 categories.
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Councillors David Schefe and Joy Denton indicated an
interest in attending this conference.
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2012 Community Wellbeing Symposium – 20 – 23 November
2012 - Brisbane
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Build capacity within your
council to deliver policies and programs that enhance your
community engagement,
community development and community wellbeing initiatives.
This event brings together
industry leaders from local councils, State and Federal governments, private
enterprise, and nongovernment sector and peak bodies.
Delegates will learn,
participate and explore ways to improve and strengthen local community
wellbeing practices.
The Symposium is being
coordinated by members of LGAQ’s Social Wellbeing Knowledge Group and will
cover key practice areas within local councils including Arts, Culture and
Creativity; Community Engagement, Community Development and Community
Recovery;
Healthy Communities and
Healthy Workplaces & Workers; Multicultural communities; and Youth
Development.
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Cr. Price indicated an interest to attend this
conference.
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2012 Annual Conference – 22 – 25 October 2012 – South
Brisbane
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Event Sponsorship & Trade
Opportunity: 2012 Annual Conference 'Making a Difference. Full details
included as an attachment.
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Historically
a number of Councillors attend the annual event, this year Councillors’
Robert Loughnan, Cameron O’Neil, Jan Chambers & Peter Flynn have
indicated their interest to attend.
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It is requested that Council confirm and endorse attendance
at upcoming conferences.
Consultation
(internal/external):
Chief Executive Officer
Councillors of Maranoa Regional Council
Risk Assessment (Legal,
Financial, Political etc.):
Councillor determination of attendance based on value or
benefit of conference material and value for money.
Policy Implications:
Councillors Expenses and provision of facilities policy
Financial Resource
Implications:
(Estimates based on cost per person)
International Economic Development Conference-
Registration approximately $1400 (dependant upon selection
of segments)
Flights – approximate estimate $800
Accommodation & Meals – approximate estimate $700
Total approximate estimate - $2900
2012 Community Wellbeing Symposium –
Registration Costs – not yet officially posted – estimate
provided $600
Flights/accommodation & meals - estimate of $1200
Total approximate estimate - $1800
2012 Annual Conference-
Registration Costs - estimate of $1460
Flights/accommodation/meals – estimate of $1680
Total approximate estimate - $3140
Link
to Corporate Plan:
Corporate Plan 2009-2013 —
8.1.1(b) To structure Council’s governance functions in a manner so as to allow
effective and efficient utilisation of elected members time and resources to
the benefit of the constituents which Council serves.
Supporting Documentation:
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Conference Brochure - 116th 2012 LGAQ Annual Conference
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D12/23220
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