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AGENDA FNQROC BOARD MEETING NO. 127

Monday, 11 December 2017 AT 9.00 AM

Cairns Regional Council, 119-145 Spence Street, Cairns

1. Chair’s Welcome & Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners

2. Apologies

3. Presentations

9.00 am Pip Close, CEO, Tourism Tropical North Queensland

9.20 am Mark Girard, Managing Director, Client Advisory Division, Queensland Treasury Corporation

4. Confirmation of Minutes

Minutes of Meeting No. 126 held on Monday 9 October 2017

Pages 1- 9

5. Business arising out of Minutes

2432 - Ms Irvine to share the contact details for Ross Hodgman, Regional Manager (Passenger Transport), Northern, DTMR

Complete

2433 – Ms Irvine to share the contact details for Mr Kev Allan, Regional Manager for Land Services and Ms Melissa Spry, Principal Natural Resource Officer

Complete

2444 – That a copy of the FNQROC Annual Report 2016/17 be sent to State and Federal Government Ministers

Incomplete – State Election called

2455 – That all Councils review the FNQROC Strategic Regional Opportunities document and advise Ms Irvine of any changes

Complete – changes received from Etheridge Shire Council

6. Board Strategic Directions


Advocacy update from FNQROC and member Councils

Incoming correspondence in response to FNQROC Strategic Goals and Opportunities

The Hon. Barnaby Joyce MP (Ref 5580838) – for noting

Pages 10-11

Premier of Queensland, Minister for the Arts (Ref#5580846) – for noting

Page 12

Stephen Jones MP, Shadow Minister for Regional Communications, Shadow Minister for Regional Services, Territories and Local Government (Ref#5591252) – for noting

Page 13

Office of Senator the Hon. Mitch Fifield (Ref #5598362) – for noting

Pages 14- 18

The Hon. Dr Anthony Lynham MP, Minister for State Development and Minister for Natural Resources and Mines (Ref #5598359) – for noting

Pages 19 - 20

7. Board Directed Projects

NDRRA Social and Economic Impact study - Cummings Economics

Animal Management and Wildlife Stewardship Policy

Page 21

FNQ weed spread prevention network Page 22

8. Discussion Topics

Nil

9. Correspondence to 21 September – 20 November 2017

Incoming: UDIA, response to proposed FNQRCO Development Manual amendments – for noting

Outgoing: The Hon. Darren Chester MP, Minister for Infrastructure and Transport – Beef Roads funding (Ref#5561920) – for noting

Outgoing: Senator the Hon. J McGrath, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister – Beef Road funding (Ref#5592286) – for noting

Outgoing: Letter to candidates – 2017 State Government election (Ref#5594607) – for noting

Outgoing: The Hon. Ian Macdonald, Senator for Queensland - Beef Roads funding (Ref#5611481) – for noting


10. FNQROC Policy Review

Nil

11. FNQROC Reports and MOUs

Nil

12. Financial Statements

Profit and Loss Statement – current financial year to 20 November 2017

Pages 23 - 25

Balance Sheet – current financial year to 20 November 2017

Page 26

13. Meetings attended by Executive Officer Page 27

14. Minutes of Meetings (21 September to 20 November 2017)

FN Qld Water Alliance – 22 September 2017 Refer FNQROC

website

FNQ RRTG Technical Committee – 5 October 2017 Refer FNQROC

website

FNQROC Development Manual, Industry Workshop – 10 October 2017

Contained within submissions

received

FNQROC Regional Pest Management Strategy review workshop – 24-25 October 2017

Minutes on workshop available

on request

FNQROC Planners Advisory Committee – 3 November 2017

Refer FNQROC website

Western Councils Forum – 13-14 November 2017

For the Board from Infrastructure: Action Item 1 – FNQROC to advocate on a state level for the Western Road Upgrade Program to be reinstated ($5m - $6m per year)

Refer FNQROC website

Confidential Meeting Minutes

FNQROC Regional Collection & Disposal of Biosolids – Contract meeting No. 2 - 5 October 2017

Conf. Annex Pages 1-12

FNQROC 2017/18 Bitumen Resealing & Line Marking – Contract Meeting No. 3 – 13 October 2017

Conf. Annex Pages 13 – 22

FNQROC Regional Procurement Advisory Committee – 3 November 2017

Conf. Annex Pages 23 - 29

http://www.fnqroc.qld.gov.au/regional-programs/FNQ-Water-Alliance

http://www.fnqroc.qld.gov.au/regional-programs/FNQ-Water-Alliance

http://www.fnqroc.qld.gov.au/regional-programs/fnq-regional-road-group

http://www.fnqroc.qld.gov.au/regional-programs/fnq-regional-road-group

http://www.fnqroc.qld.gov.au/regional-programs/planning

http://www.fnqroc.qld.gov.au/regional-programs/planning

http://www.fnqroc.qld.gov.au/western-council-forums-agendas-minutes

http://www.fnqroc.qld.gov.au/western-council-forums-agendas-minutes


15. LGAQ Policy Executive Update (standing item) To be tabled

16. Upcoming Training and Workshops

17. General Business

Advance Cairns membership

LGAQ Tourism Roundtable (14 December 2017)

Aim of the roundtable is to identify LGAQ advocacy priorities and actions that will support councils in growing tourism in their regions

FNQROC Board 2018 meeting dates

12 February

9 April - Ingham

18 June

13 August

8 October – Karumba

10 December

Western Councils Forum 2018 dates

27 & 28 February - Georgetown

29 & 30 May

28 & 29 August

27 & 28 November

18. Next Meeting Date

The next meeting is to be held in Cairns on 12 February 2018 at 10am.

FNQROC Board Meeting No. 126 Monday 9 October 2017 Page 1 of 9

MINUTES OF THE 126ND BOARD MEETING

MONDAY 9 October 2017

Cairns Regional Council, Civic Reception Room, 119-145 Spence Street, Cairns

REPR ES EN TAT IV E S: Cr Bob Manning, Mayor Cairns Regional Council

Cr Jack Bawden, Mayor Carpentaria Shire Council

Cr John Kremastos, Mayor Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Deputy Chair Cr Peter Scott, Mayor Cook Shire Council

Cr Trevor Pickering, Mayor Croydon Shire Council

Cr Julia Leu, Mayor Douglas Shire Council

Cr Warren Devlin, Mayor Etheridge Shire Council

Cr Ramon Jayo, Mayor Hinchinbrook Shire Council

Cr Greg McLean, Mayor Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council

Chair Cr Tom Gilmore, Mayor Mareeba Shire Council

Cr Joe Paronella, Mayor Tablelands Regional Council

Cr Ross Andrews, Mayor Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council

CEO’ S : Mr John Andrejic, CEO Cairns Regional Council

Mr James Gott, CEO Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Mr Tim Cronin, CEO Cook Shire Council

Mr Bill Kerwin, Interim CEO Croydon Shire Council

Ms Linda Cardew, CEO Douglas Shire Council

Mr Norm Garsden, CEO Etheridge Shire Council

Mr Stephen Linnane, CEO Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council

Mr Peter Franks, CEO Mareeba Shire Council

Ms Hurriyet Babacan, CEO Tablelands Regional Council

Ms Janelle Menzies, CEO Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council

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FNQR OC STA F F: Ms Darlene Irvine Executive Officer

Mr Travis Sydes Natural Asset and Sustainability Coordinator

Ms Amanda Hancock Procurement Coordinator

Ms Teresa Schmidt Office & Project Coordinator

OB SERV ERS : Cr Terry James, Deputy Mayor Cairns Regional Council

Cr Jeffrey Norman, Deputy Mayor Croydon Shire Council

Cr Bronwyn Voyce Tablelands Regional Council

Ms Simone Talbot LGAQ

Mr Josh OKeefe LGAQ

APO LO G IE S: Mr Mike Hayward, CEO Carpentaria Shire Council

Cr Mary Brown, Deputy Mayor Hinchinbrook Shire Council

Mr James Stewart (Executive Manager Engineering Services) Hinchinbrook Shire Council

Cr Desmond Tayley, Mayor Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council

Ms Eileen Demaal-Hall, CEO Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council

Mr Lachlan Rankine FNQROC Strategic Infrastructure Coordinator

Ms Sarah Buckler LGAQ

2429 Chair’s Welcome & Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners

The meeting commenced at 10:00am. Chair, Cr Tom Gilmore, Mayor Mareeba Shire Council welcomed

everyone to the meeting.

Cr Gilmore acknowledged the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet today and paid respects

to Elders past and present.

Cr Gilmore thanked Ms Irvine and FNQROC staff for comprehensive annual report.

2430 Apologies

As noted above

2431 Presentation – Phil Green, Privacy Commissioner, Office of the Information Commissioner – Emerging Privacy concerns for Local Government

A copy of the presentation will be distributed with the minutes.

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Mr Linnane arrived at 10.05 am

General discussion:

LGAQ doing some great work in this area with Sherlock program

Increased awareness of civil rights

Emerging issues

Need to manage the data

RTI and Information Act under review

Drones – treat the information like CCTV

App Review - need to check if a privacy impact assessment is needed

Gap in the legislation

Need to consider privacy issues at the start of project development

2432 Presentation – Ross Hodgman, Regional Manager (Passenger Transport) Northern, Department of Transport and Main Roads – Public transport and Translink

General discussions:

Customer expectations changing

Opportunity for partnership between Councils and Translink

Translink represents FNQ transport needs in Brisbane

Needs support of the Councils in understanding the issues

Responsible for school transport , Local Fare Scheme – subsidized flights for communities, Personalised transport such as Uber, taxi and limousine licenses

Support of Public Transport Infrastructure

Assist with Special Event management (anything over 5000 people)

Current and future initiatives – Regional Transport Plans

Autonomous vehicles – trials in Brisbane, Darwin, Perth and Sydney – how do we take advantage of it

Electric buses – in discussions with Ergon Energy

Opportunities with transport providers – how do we work smarter for our communities

Regional Transport Plan – all information complied and anticipate that it will be sent to Councils soon for comment

Ms Babacan queried demand driven services for areas where population dispersed over a large area. Mr Hodgman advised previously taxis in these areas haven’t been economically viable however booked hire options may open up opportunities in these areas. How do we make use of the fleet available to meet the needs of the communities?

ACTION 2432: Ms Irvine to share the contact details for Ross Hodgman, Regional Manager (Passenger Transport) Northern, DTMR.

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2433 Presentation – Kev Allan, Regional Manager for Land Services, Cameron Venables Acting Senior Planner and Melissa Spry, Principal Planner, Department of Natural Resources and Mines – Connect Locally

A copy of the presentation will be distributed with the minutes.

Apology from Andrew Buckley who was unable to present.

General discussions:

Three times a year do road shows across the region

DNRM support available to Councils

Discussion of the services that they provide across the DNRM north region

Connect Locally –service offered to Councils to build strong relationships with DNRM- Council responsible for setting the agenda

North Queensland Agricultural Projects State Agency Committee – 7 state agencies involved – Councils can meet and present to the meeting

Mr Cameron Venables did a brief presentation on Qld Globe

Mr Linnane queried engagement with Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council

Mr Franks queried roads off alignment. Mr Allan advised that DNRM working with Cloncurry Shire Council with roads off alignment process. Noted that the guidelines need updating. Survey marker requirements have been released. Mr Franks advised that MSC has issues with roads off alignment on both leasehold and freehold land.

Cr Gilmore noted that the policy needs to acknowledge that the road is where it is.

Mr Allan noted that it is a negotiation process involving local government, land owners and DNRM.

Cr Scott queried the definition of coastal esplanade with respect to access to foreshore

Cr McLean sought clarification of Native Title , crown land and access to beach - Planning Scheme completed for the area – rules and regulations and traditional owners that can override decision of the Council – need a resolution on who they need to consult with

ACTION 2433: Ms Irvine to share the contact details for Mr Kev Allan, Regional Manager for Land Services and Ms Melissa Spry, Principal Natural Resource Officer.

Break for morning tea 11.08 am

Cr Manning left the meeting at 11.08 am

Meeting recommenced at 11:21 am

2434 Confirmation of Minutes

MOVED: Cr Joe Paronella

SECOND: Cr Trevor Pickering

“That the minutes of the 125th FNQROC Board Meeting held on 7 August 2017, be confirmed.”

CARRIED

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BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF MINUTES

Cr Gilmore asked Cr Kremastos about the roadside camping issue and if it had been resolved. Cr

Kremastos advised that it had not been resolved to date and has been advised that it is being considered

for legal advice by DTMR. He will discuss with Ms Burke prior to the FNQRRTG meeting.

2435 Minute 2410, 2377 & 2357 –Ms Irvine to follow up with Ms Buckler to get a resolution on QWRAP participation back to FNQROC Board for October 2017

Mr Andrejic acknowledged the work Darlene has undertaken to resolve this issue and is supportive of the proposed outcome.

Ms Irvine advised that LGAQ have offered $45,000 in funding for 17/18 financial year which represents

$30,000 initial funding and an additional $15,000 from bid pool funding as a direct payment to support

FNQROC water and sewerage projects (this does not exclude us from seeking further bid pool funding).

Noted that LGAQ does not have any State Government funding commitment post June 2018.

MOVED: Cr Peter Scott

SECOND: Cr Joe Paronella

“That FNQROC continue to participate in QWRAP under amended terms for 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018”.

CARRIED

2436 Minute 2426 – FNQROC to send letter of support for the Tully Millstream Hydroelectric Scheme to the Queensland Treasury Corporation

Complete. Cr Manning discussed this topic in further detail. It was agreed that more information is

required from Federal and State members on this issue.

BOARD STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS

2437 Advocacy Update from FNQROC and member councils

Opportunity for Councils to raise items for discussion. FNQROC actions are listed within the agenda.

Cr Andrews and Cr McLean arrive at 11.25 am

2438 Correspondence in response to FNQROC Strategic Goals and Opportunities

Noted

2439 Meetings with Queensland Treasury Corporation about opportunities within the region and how we can go about achieving them

Noted

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BOARD DIRECTED PROJECTS

2440 NDRRA Social and Economic Impact Study – Cummings Economics

Ms Irvine advised that the draft is still outstanding as Cummings Economics have had some delays in

receiving some information from Councils.

2441 Animal Management and Wildlife Stewardship Policy

Mr Sydes discussed the draft policy framework and is seeking feedback from the Board on the policy

logic framework identifying the policy goal, long term, intermediate and short term outcomes.

Ms Babacan congratulated Mr Sydes on the policy.

MOVED: Cr John Kremastos

SECOND: Cr Julia Leu

That the draft FNQROC Animal Management and Wildlife Stewardship Policy be adopted for comment.

CARRIED

2442- FNQ weed spread prevention network plan

Progress of plan noted

DISCUSSION TOPICS

Nil this meeting

CORRESPONDENCE

Noted

FNQROC POLICY REVIEW

2443 Draft FNQROC Policy No. 12 – Financial Support for external parties

Cr Scott thanked the Board for the support to the Queensland Electricity Users Network at the previous

Board meeting held on 7 August 2017.

Ms Babacan recommended that an additional reference be added to the proposed policy to ensure

requests address alignment with the FNQROC Strategic Goals.

Cr Devlin sought clarification that requests will be voted on by the Board.

MOVED: Cr Peter Scott

SECOND: Cr Julia Leu

“That the proposed FNQROC Policy No 12 – Financial Support for external parties be adopted with

additional reference to alignment with FNQROC Strategic Goals and standard vote process.

CARRIED

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FNQROC REPORTS AND MOU

2444 FNQROC Annual Report 2016/17

Cr Manning returned 11.48 am

MOVED: Cr Tom Gilmore

SECOND: Cr John Kremastos

“That the FNQROC Annual Report 2016/17 be adopted.”

CARRIED

ACTION 2444: That a copy of the FNQROC Annual Report 2016/17 be sent to State and Federal

Government Ministers.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

2445 FNQROC Audit 2016/17 – Financial Statements

MOVED: Cr Trevor Pickering

SECONDED: Cr Ramon Jayo

“That the 2016/17 audited financial statements be accepted”.

CARRIED

2446 Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet for the financial year to date

MOVED: Cr Ross Andrews

SECOND: Cr Warren Devlin

“That the Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet for the current financial year to date be accepted.”

CARRIED

MINUTES OF MEETINGS

2447 Meetings Attending by Executive Officer

Noted

2448 Technical Committee Meeting Minutes

Noted

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GENERAL BUSINESS

General discussion held on Tully Millstream Hydroelectric Scheme.

General discussion on the organisations responsible for the Great Barrier Reef.

Cr Manning & Cr Scott left at 12.40 pm

LGAQ POLICY EXECUTIVE UPDATE

A copy of the LGAQ Policy Executive distributed prior to the meeting.

An additional LGAQ Update on Operation Belcarra will be distributed with the minutes

Mr Josh O’Keefe briefly provided an update on:

Operation Belcarra report – report makes 31 recommendations aimed at improving the

transparency and accountability of local government elections and decision making. LGAQ

supports all but two of the recommendations

LGAQ State Election Policy Plan

Cr Scott returned 12.43 pm

LGAQ recently appointed Paul Cranch to the position of Senior Advisor – Trade and Investment.

Dedicated resource to assist facilitation in improved coordination between TIQ and local

government.

Cr McLean raised the issue of support for elected members who go through the court process and

ultimately found not guilty.

UPCOMING TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS

2449 .id training workshops, October/November 2017

Noted

GENERAL BUSINESS

2450 Northern Australia Investment Forum, 19-21 November 2017

Ms Irvine advised that no response has been received regarding a booth at the Northern Australia

Investment Forum. If successful, Councils will be responsible in developing appropriate prospectus for

display and distribution. Ms Schmidt will be handling the logistics of this booth, it will be up to councils to

come forward with projects and prospectus’s suitable for the 300 foreign investors. Paul Cranch (LGAQ)

can be a support for FNQROC and member councils however it is noted we are very limited in time and

the logistics still have not been released.

2451 Proposed FNQROC Board 2018 meeting dates

12 February

9 April - Ingham

11 June

13 August

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8 October – Carpentaria

10 December

2452 Proposed Western Councils Forum 2018 meeting dates

27 & 28 February

29 & 30 May

28 & 29 August

27 & 28 November

2453 Darlene Irvine, Annual leave 12 October – 9 November

Noted

2454 Imminent State Government election – review of FNQROC opportunities document

Cr Gilmore requested that when the pending State Government elections are announced that the

FNQROC Strategic Regional Opportunities document is sent to all candidates.

ACTION 2455: That all Councils review the FNQROC Strategic Regional Opportunities document and

advise Ms Irvine of any changes.

2455 Next Meeting Date

Next meeting date: -11 December 2017 in Cairns commencing at 10am

Meeting Closed: 1:02 pm

………………………………….

Cr Tom Gilmore, Chair

ACTION ITEMS

Minute Number

Action Responsible Person(s)

2432 Ms Irvine to share the contact details for Ross Hodgman, Regional Manager (Passenger Transport) Northern, DTMR

FNQROC

2433

Ms Irvine to share the contact details for Mr Kev Allan, Regional Manager for Land Services and Ms Melissa Spry, Principal Natural Resource Officer.

FNQROC

2444 That a copy of the FNQROC Annual Report 2016/17 be sent to State and Federal Government Ministers.

FNQROC

2455 That all Councils review the FNQROC Strategic Regional Opportunities document and advise Ms Irvine of any changes.

All Councils

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Premier of QueenslandMinister for the Arts

For reply please quote: DILGP/EP− TF/1 7/11042 MC] 7/3787

JCT 2017Councillor Torn GilmoreChairFar North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councilsdirvinefnqroc.qld.gov.au

Dear Couilmore

1 William Street BrisbaneP0 Box 15185 City EastQueensland 4002 AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3719 7000Email [email protected] www.thepremierqld.govau

Thank you for your letter of 11 August 2017 regarding the Fat' North Queensland RegionalOrganisation of Council's (FNQROC) strategic goals and opportunities.

I understand that you also wrote to the Honourable Coralee O'Rourke MP, Minister forDisability Services, Minister for Seniors and Minister Assisting the Premier on NorthQueensland. I wish to also respond on Minister O'Rourke's behalf.

I appreciated the opportunity to speak with you and other members of the FNQROC Board in Cairnson 13 July 2017. The energetic and strategic outlook of FNQROC is evident in the documents yourorganisation has developed, in particular through the goals and opportunities outlined.

The Queensland Government recognises local governments as key partners in Queensland'seconomic and social development. The Queensland Government is keen to assist individualcouncils and regional organisations of councils achieve their development goals − suchachievements complement and support the Queensland Government's own efforts to advance theinterests of local communities.

There are various funding programs available through the Department of Infrastructure, LocalGovernment and Planning (DILGP). You may like to contact DILGP for information on keyfunding programs, including Works for Queensland, the Local Government Grants and SubsidiesProgram − currently open for applications − and, in the case of Indigenous councils, theIndigenous Councils Critical Infrastructure Program. DILGP staff can also assist membercouncils and FNQROC by coordinating support and assistance from government agencies foryour strategic initiatives.

Should you require any further information or assistance, please contact Ms J0 Stephenson,Regional Director, Northern Region, DILGP, by email [email protected] or ontelephone (07) 4758 3419.

Again, thank you for bringing your concerns to my attention and I hope this information is ofassistance.

Yours sincerely

ANNASTACIA PALASZCZUK MPPREMIER OF QUEENSLANDMINISTER FOR THE ARTS 12

Project Plan – Animal Management and Wildlife Stewardship

Action Who Status

Jurisdictional overview developed (see attached guideline) FNQROC Complete

Draft scope of policy discussion outlined (see attached policy development brief) FNQROC Complete

FNQROC Natural Asset Management Group Discussion and recommendations

FNQROC NAMAC Completed

Workshop 1 date scheduled FNQROC Complete

Individual councils to nominate representative/s from local laws and biosecurity (other) for workshop number one.

Participating councils Complete

Workshop one FNQROC, Participating councils

Complete

Table initial policy outline to FNQROC Board (August 7) FNQROC Complete

Workshop two

FNQROC, Participating councils, agencies

Complete

Circulate to participating councils and contributing agencies for review

Participating councils, agencies Complete

Table to FNQROC Board for comment /adoption FNQROC Complete

Scope priority works for 2018 FNQROC, NAMAC November 24, 2017

Develop operational plan for project elements FNQROC November-December 2017

Workshop first stages of implementation with Cassowary Recovery Group

FNQROC, Cassowary Recovery Group

February 2018

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Project Plan - FNQ Weed Spread Prevention network

Action Who Status

Collate current weed wash-down/biosecurity and weed hygiene actions from regional plans and strategies

FNQROC Complete

Draft scope for a FNQ Regional approach to biosecurity risk management ( weed wash-down/hygiene and capability)

FNQROC Complete

Incorporate key elements of scope into review of FNQ Regional Pest Management Strategy

Participating councils Complete

Compile strategy components FNQROC, Participating councils

November

Table to FNQROC Board for adoption FNQROC February 2018

Seek required resources for implementation of priority projects FNQROC, member councils

Ongoing

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Profit and Loss - groups Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils 30241

Profit and LossFar North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils 30241For the period 1 July 2017 to 20 November 2017

1 JUL-20 NOV 2017

Trading IncomeFNQROC

FNQROC: Annual Contribution 458,163.00

FNQROC: Miscellaneous 363.64Total FNQROC 458,526.64

Regional Roads & TransportRRTG: Annual 2.75% contribution 151,320.35

RRTG: Funding/Subsidies 142,866.00Total Regional Roads & Transport 294,186.35

Regional Procurement GroupRegional Procurement: Annual Procurement Contribution 150,000.00Total Regional Procurement Group 150,000.00

Total Trading Income 902,712.99

Gross Profit 902,712.99

Other IncomeInterest Income 957.47

Total Other Income 957.47

Operating ExpensesAudit & Accounting Fees (2,200.00)

Bank Service Charges 403.00

FNQROCFNQROC: Subscription/membership 1,292.73

FNQROC: Chairs Honorarium 6,000.00

FNQROC: External Meeting Expenses: Registration Fees 140.45

FNQROC: External Meeting Expenses: Travel, Accom & Meals 1,322.41

FNQROC: Internal Meeting Expenses: Miscellaneous 593.64

FNQROC: Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering 619.77

FNQROC Expenses: Miscellaneous: Staff Christmas Party 540.91

FNQROC: Mobile Phone Expenses 859.24

FNQROC: Salaries 56,872.05

FNQROC: Stationery & Office Expenses 7,888.87

FNQROC: Stationery & Office Expenses:Website 120.00

FNQROC: Vehicle Expenses 5,976.70Total FNQROC 82,226.77

InfrastructureInfrastructure: Salaries 26,799.87

Infrastructure: Mobile Phone Expenses 465.94

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Profit and Loss

1 JUL-20 NOV 2017


Infrastructure: Subscriptions/membership 165.00Total Infrastructure 27,430.81

Regional Roads & TransportRRTG: RRTG Management Tool 23,605.00

RRTG: External Meetings: Registration Fees 1,300.00

RRTG: External Meetings: Travel, Accom & Meals 1,168.29

RRTG: Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering 170.91

RRTG: Regional Road Trip 1,401.27Total Regional Roads & Transport 27,645.47

Regional Urban WaterWater: Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering 85.72Total Regional Urban Water 85.72

Regional Waste & RecyclingWaste: Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering 110.72Total Regional Waste & Recycling 110.72

Regional Natural Asset ManagementNat Asset: Vehicle Expense 2,779.59

Nat Asset:External Meetings: Registration Fees 1,039.46

Nat Asset: External Meetings: Travel, Accom & Meals 937.37

Nat Asset: Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering 708.90

Nat Asset:Mobile Phone Expenses 1,496.85

Nat Asset: Wet Tropics Healthy Waterways Report Card 1,500.00

Nat Asset: Salaries 33,570.75

Nat Asset: Stationery & Office Expenses 38.64Total Regional Natural Asset Management 42,071.56

Regional Planning and Economic DevelopmentReg Planner/economic developmen: External Meetings: Travel, Accom & Meals 1,917.50

Reg Planner/economic development: Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering 227.54

Reg Planner/economic development: Mobile Phone Expenses 1,436.99

Reg Planner/economic development: Salaries 13,188.00

Reg Planner/economic development: External Meetings Expenses: Registration 1,672.73

Reg Planner/economic development:Internal Meeting Expenses: Miscellaneous 1.45Total Regional Planning and Economic Development 18,444.21

Regional ProcurementRegional Procurement: Bitumen Reseal Project:Project Coordinator Fees 20,800.00

Regional Procurement: External Meeting Expenses: Travel, Accom & Meals 3.27

Regional Procurement:Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering 185.99

Regional Procurement: Internal Meeting Expenses: Miscellaneous 56.05

Regional Procurement: Mobile Phone Expenses 1,496.85

Regional Procurement: Salaries 22,842.95

Regional Procurement: Stationery & Office Expenses 112.64Total Regional Procurement 45,497.75

Regional Development ManualRegional Development Manual: Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering 27.08

Regional Development Manual: Stationery & Office Expenses 3,381.78

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Profit and Loss

1 JUL-20 NOV 2017


Regional Development Manual: Legal Expenses 3,000.00Total Regional Development Manual 6,408.86

Total Operating Expenses 248,124.87

Net Profit 655,545.59

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Balance Sheet Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils 30241

Balance SheetFar North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils 30241As at 20 November 2017

20 NOV 2017

AssetsBank

Cheque Account 75,963.36

V2 Account 1,958,315.50Total Bank 2,034,278.86

Current AssetsAccounts Receivable New 400.00Total Current Assets 400.00

Total Assets 2,034,678.86

LiabilitiesCurrent Liabilities

Accounts Payable 21,112.02

ANZ Credit Card:FNQROC 8,520.46

GST 81,350.90

Payroll Liabilities:AL Payable Current 36,695.00

Payroll Liabilities:AL Payable Non Current 6,385.00

Payroll Liabilities:LSL Payable Current 6,841.00

Payroll Liabilities:LSL Payable Non-Current 67,416.00

Rounding (0.07)Total Current Liabilities 228,320.31

Total Liabilities 228,320.31

Net Assets 1,806,358.55

EquityCurrent Year Earnings 655,545.59

Opening Bal Equity 293,928.07

Retained Earnings 856,884.89

Total Equity 1,806,358.55

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MEETINGS ATTENDED TO BY DARLENE IRVINE

FOR THE PERIOD 21 SEPTEMBER 2017 – 20 NOVEMBER 2017

25 Sept 2017 Catherine Black, Queensland Treasury Corporation

9 October 2017 FNQ RRTG Meeting, Cairns

27 Sept 2017 Danielle Carey, Advance Cairns

9 October 2017 FNQ Action Plan for Trade Investment Strategy, TIQ

29 Sept 2017 Cr Tom Gilmore, Mayor MSC

10 October 2017

FNQROC Regional Development Manual, Industry workshop

3 October 2017

Michael Lawrence, Tablelands Futures Corporation

12 October – 9 November 2017

Annual Leave

4 October 2017

Paul Cranch, Senior Advisor, Trade & Investment, LGAQ

24-26 October 2017

IPWEAQ State Conference, Townsville

5-6 October 2017

FNQ RRTG Technical Committee Road Trip, Chillagoe

13-14 November 2017

Western Councils Forum, Croydon

9 October 2017

FNQROC Board Meeting, Cairns

20-21 November 2017

Northern Australia Investment Forum, Cairns

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