A community heart and a strategic mind are two of the essential ingredients for those who want to play a leadership role in driving the implementation of council's Sunshine Coast Community Strategy 2019-2041.
Sunshine Coast Council is inviting expressions of interest from community representatives to become a part of the Sunshine Coast Community Strategy Leadership Group.
The Leadership Group will help to lead and guide the delivery of the Strategy's objectives and activities and also track and report on progress and the impacts of implemented actions.
Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson said the Community Strategy was designed to help shape the social fabric of the Sunshine Coast community in a way that was connected, healthy and vibrant.
"From community organisations to local business owners, mums and dads to our youth - many people across our region played an integral role in developing the Community Strategy and we want to ensure the community continues to play a role in its implementation," Mayor Jamieson said.
"Our aim is for the Leadership Group to consist of members that reflect our community values and aspirations, including subject matter experts, community representatives, council and other government representatives.
"We're looking for people who will work with council to engage other levels of government, community and business organisations in implementation activities and provide expert advice to support the achievement of the Strategy's objectives.
"We want those passionate community representatives who will facilitate and support ongoing engagement with communities, the not-for-profit sector and government agencies.
"The group will assist council to track and promote the benefits and impacts of the Community Strategy and provide advice to council on associated policies, plans, programs and services."
Membership is open to:
- any community representative who lives on the Sunshine Coast;
- representatives of government, community groups, organisations, agencies and service providers who have a focus on provision of human and community services;
- specialists and academics on social planning, community development and engagement.
Members will be asked to participate voluntarily and be available to meet on a monthly basis, or as determined by the Leadership Group.
