NATALIE JOHNSON
Key Points
- The Douglas Shire Council commenced its ordinary meeting at 11.00am on Tuesday 30 June 2020 upon the conclusion of the Special Budget Meeting where the 2020/2021 Douglas Shire Council budget was passed.
- Councillors agree unanimously to a 0% remuneration rise
- Tourism Port Douglas Daintree funding slashed by close to 50% with only a one-year funding commitment subject to conditions
- Chamber of Commerce awarded $50 000 with one-year funding commitment subject to conditions
- CEO to investigate the viability of Council taking over Bally Hooley assets and potentially the operation
- Increased funding for Port Shorts Film Festival and confirmation of three-year agreement
- Council relinquishes joint trusteeship of Blue Pools to Jabalbina
- 2020 / 2021 Operational Plan adopted – not unanimously
Analysis to follow.
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