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Pyrenees Shire Council, 20 August 2024

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Decisions

  1. Endorses Pyrenees Local Area Action Plan for tourism to 2033

    Endorsed a ten-year strategy to 2033, subject to minor changes and funding.

    Carried p. 25 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  2. Supports Central Victorian Uplands Biolink regional study in principle

    Provided in-principle support for the connectivity study; future contribution to be considered after costs confirmed.

    Carried p. 27 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  3. Schedules formal exhibition of Planning Scheme Amendment C47pyrn in November 2024

    Noted completion of preparation; formal exhibition to commence in November 2024 for at least one calendar month.

    p. 28 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  4. Reappoints MEMO and Deputy MEMO roles effective immediately

    Re-appointed MEMO (Manager Governance & Performance) and Deputy MEMO (Director Corporate & Community Services) with immediate effect.

    Carried p. 38 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  5. Adopts Public Transparency Policy and Fair Access Policy

    Adopted the reviewed Public Transparency Policy and the Fair Access Policy, supporting implementation of the Fair Access Action Plan.

    Carried p. 41 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

Other notable items

  • Public raised climate-change actions and support for impacted farms and rivers.
  • Council noted customer contact trends, including high email rejection and malware detection.
  • Fair Access engagement raised concerns about youth inclusion and implementation follow-through.

Tech & Innovation Notes

  • Engage Hub used for consultation on the Pyrenees LAAP and Fair Access Policy.
  • Cyber security assurance reported for inbound emails, including spam/malware blocking and anti-spoofing.
  • Municipal Emergency Management Plan published on Council’s website after endorsement.
67 pages of minutesdecisions from pp. 25, 27, 28, 38, 41