Council is seeking nominations for community members to participate in the Community Biodiversity Reference Group (previously the Biodiversity and Koala Habitat Development Strategy reference group).
The group will provide information and inputs into the whole-of-Council direction in relation to development, biodiversity and koala management. Council however may also choose to undertake broad community engagement on issues to utilise advice from this group in the development of engagement instruments, processes and consideration of feedback including officer recommendations.
The following stakeholder groups are represented:
Council is requesting expressions of interest from the community to fill representative vacancies for following positions:
Council has a clear position that it wants to manage the balance of biodiversity and development in a manner that is driven by community partnership. To achieve an outcome that is owned by the community Council will promote its vision to developers, builders, business, the community and Government agencies.
The objectives of the reference group will be:
Members will be appointed by the Chief Executive Officer. That appointment will be based on consideration of the selection criteria.
Meetings will be on a regular basis as set by Council. It is expected there will be 4-6 meetings per annum. Reference group members may also be asked to provide feedback on issues through email requests.
Council is requesting expressions of interest from the community to fill vacancies for the following positions:
The selection will be based on one person per stakeholder sector. That person should provide with their nomination:
You can submit your completed application via email to environment@gympie.qld.gov.au.
Applications close 30 June 2022.
For more information, contact council on 1300 307 800.