Supplementary Agenda of Ordinary Meeting

OUR VISION

"A thriving and friendly community that recognises our history and embraces cultural diversity and economic opportunity, whilst nurturing our unique natural and built environment."

OUR MISSION

“To deliver affordable and quality Local Government services.”

CORE VALUES OF THE SHIRE

The core values that underpin the achievement of the

mission will be based on a strong customer service

focus and a positive attitude:

Communication

Integrity

Respect

Innovation

Transparency

Courtesy

DISCLAIMER

The purpose of Council Meetings is to discuss, and where possible, make resolutions about items appearing on the agenda. Whilst Council has the power to resolve such items and may in fact, appear to have done so at the meeting, no person should rely on or act on the basis of such decision or on any advice or information provided by a Member or Officer, or on the content of any discussion occurring, during the course of the meeting.

Persons should be aware that the provisions of the Local Government Act 1995 (Section 5.25 (e)) establish procedures for revocation or rescission of a Council decision. No person should rely on the decisions made by Council until formal advice of the Council decision is received by that person. The Shire of Broome expressly disclaims liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of relying on or acting on the basis of any resolution of Council, or any advice or information provided by a Member or Officer, or the content of any discussion occurring, during the course of the Council meeting.

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12. Business of an Urgent Nature

12.1 MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING ON 18 AUGUST 2016

LOCATION/ADDRESS: Nil

APPLICANT: Nil

FILE: EDP002

AUTHOR: Executive Support Officer

CONTRIBUTOR/S: Nil

RESPONSIBLE OFFICER: Director Development Services

DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST: Nil

DATE OF REPORT: 17 August 2016

SUMMARY: This report presents the minutes and associated recommendations of the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) meeting held 18 August 2016 for Council’s consideration. This report also recommends that an additional meeting of EDAC be held in September 2016 to facilitate timely input into the Broome Growth Plan.

BACKGROUND

Previous Considerations

As outlined in the attached minutes.

COMMENT

The minutes of the EDAC meeting held 18 August 2016 are attached. At the meeting, the EDAC considered the following items:

Item 5.1 Broome Growth Plan – Status Update and Key Elements

This report presented the EDAC with a status update on the development of the Broome Growth Plan and provides an overview of the significant amount of effort that has been dedicated to the community and stakeholder engagement and information gathering for the Growth Plan over the last five months.

The EDAC considered the key elements which will inform and comprise the Growth Plan, and these elements are outlined in the minutes attached.

In relation to this item, it should be noted that the Broome Growth Plan is due to be finalised by 31 October 2016. There is a significant amount of work required to finalise the Growth Plan, and Shire officers will need to seek input from the EDAC and Council between now and the next meeting of the EDAC, scheduled for 17 November 2016. Therefore, it is recommended that an additional meeting of the EDAC be scheduled for 16 September 2016, to allow for this additional input and direction to be obtained for the Broome Growth Plan.

Item 5.2 Projects for Consideration as part of the Shire of Broome’s Strategic and Corporate Planning Review

This report presented outcomes of an informal workshop that was held following the meeting of the EDAC on 19 May 2016. The committee identified potential focus areas for economic development and initiatives that fit within defined focus areas. At the meeting of the EDAC held 18 August 2016, ten priority economic development initiatives within the focus areas of Infrastructure, Economic, Festival/Events and other sectors were identified for Council consideration, for inclusion in the Strategic Community Plan and the Community Business Plan 2016 review and for consideration within the Broome Growth Planning process. These initiatives are as follows:

Economic:

1. Agriculture

2. Aquaculture and fishing

2. Cruise Ships

Infrastructure:

1. Cape Leveque

2. Safe boat launching

2. Golf course

Festivals/Events:

1. Culture and arts

2. Rodeo

2. Motor sport

Other:

1. Community culture

5.3 Funding Assistance for Local Business Owner Felicity Brown to attend New York Fashion Week

This report presented the EDAC related to local business woman Felicity Brown who owns and operates Hats by Felicity in Broome. Ms Brown has been invited to showcase her products at New York Fashion Week in New York from 10-14 September 2016. The Shire received a request from Ms Brown seeking financial assistance of $4,700 to participate in New York Fashion Week. This funding request is included in the minutes attached.

CONSULTATION

As outlined in the Minutes attached.

STATUTORY ENVIRONMENT

As outlined in the Minutes attached.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

As outlined in the Minutes attached.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

As outlined in the Minutes attached.

RISK

Nil

STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS

Our People Goal – Foster a community environment that is accessible, affordable, inclusive, healthy and safe:

Effective communication

Affordable services and initiatives to satisfy community need

Our Place Goal – Help to protect the nature and built environment and cultural heritage of Broome whilst recognising the unique sense of the place:

Retention and expansion of Broome’s iconic tourism assets and reputation

Our Prosperity Goal – Create the means to enable local jobs creation and lifestyle affordability for the current and future population:

Key economic development strategies for the Shire which are aligned to regional outcomes working through recognised planning and development groups/committees

Our Organisation Goal – Continually enhance the Shire’s organisational capacity to service the needs of a growing community:

Sustainable and integrated strategic and operational plans

Effective community engagement

VOTING REQUIREMENTS

Simple Majority

REPORT RECOMMENDATION:

1. That Council receives the minutes of the Economic Development Advisory Committee held on the 18 August 2016 and endorses the recommendations put forward by the Economic Development Advisory Committee (as contained in the minutes attached).

2. Requests that the Chief Executive Officer call a meeting of the Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting for 16 October 2016.

Attachments

EDAC Minutes & Attachments - Meeting 18 August 2016

EDAC Confidential Supplement - 18 August 2016 (Confidential to Councillors and Directors Only)

This attachment is confidential in accordance with Section 5.23(2) of the Local Government Act 1995 section 5.23(2)((e)(iii)) as it contains “a matter that if disclosed, would reveal information about the business, professional, commercial or financial affairs of a person, where the information is held by, or is about, a person other than the local government”.

Item 12.1 - MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING ON 18 AUGUST 2016

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