Question 4, 5 & 6 from the Point Lonsdale Civic Association (PLCA) (Note:The first Question put by the PLCA was not read out) It is the understanding of the PLCA that, at the December 2017 Council meeting, Council is being asked to consider * changing the name of the Tourism and Economic Development Advisory Committee to the Queenscliffe Economic Development Advisory Committee * modifying its Terms of Reference in order for Council to receive advice on broader economic matters. As Council is aware, the PLCA has consistently objected to the power to influence Council decisions that has been given to businesses in the Borough while the community has not received the same consideration and respect. PLCA requests that: Council in creating QEDAC, a new entity, wind up TEDAC, and seek community input into its role and membership through 1. community consultation on purpose and terms of reference. 2. expression of interest process for membership. 3. That the EDS is not passed by Council until the above is clarified with community. The Mayor, Cr Susan Salter responded advising that the identical public questions 4, 5 and 6 would be responded to when Council formally considered agenda item 13.1: Tourism & Economic Development Advisory Committee – Revised terms of reference and name and appointment process and Item 13.2: Economic Development Strategy. The response to this public question is recorded on page 48 of 106 in this record. (From P48 Item 13.2 of the Meeting..) Question 4, 5 & 6 from the PLCA It is the understanding of the PLCA that, at the December 2017 Council meeting, Council is being asked to consider * changing the name of the Tourism and Economic Development Advisory Committee to the Queenscliffe Economic Development Advisory Committee * modifying its Terms of Reference in order for Council to receive advice on broader economic matters. As Council is aware, the PLCA has consistently objected to the power to influence Council decisions that has been given to businesses in the Borough while the community has not received the same consideration and respect. PLCA requests that: Council in creating QEDAC, a new entity, wind up TEDAC, and seek community input into its role and membership through 1. community consultation on purpose and terms of reference. 2. expression of interest process for membership. 3. That the EDS is not passed by Council until the above is clarified with community. The Mayor, Cr Susan Salter, requested Cr Ebbels to respond to the PLCA request presented as a public question Cr Ebbels responded: At the November Ordinary Meeting of Council, in speaking to the Motion to defer the Economic Development Strategy to the 14th December 2017 Ordinary Meeting to enable the completion of the remaining actions in accordance with the State Government funding agreement; I made the following comments. My reading of the Council Report relating to the final draft Economic Development Strategy is that a comprehensive community consultation program has been undertaken including providing an opportunity for businesses and all members of the community to respond via an electronic survey or a written submission. I also understand the opportunity was provided and taken by the PLCA to meet with Deloitte to present their views as part of the community consultation. I would welcome input from Mr Carruthers. Mr Phillip Carruthers, General Manager, responded: Thank you Cr Ebbels. Through you Madame Mayor, this public question refers to the ‘power’ of the Council’s Tourism & Economic Development Advisory Committee or TEDAC. I should make it very clear that TEDAC had no delegated powers. It merely provides consultation and advice to Council. Council would encourage anyone with the stipulated skills and experience to apply for a position on this Advisory Committee.