Terrain NRM and FNQROC

Maintaining a strong positive partnership

Terrain NRM (Terrain) and Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (FNQROC) have developed a strong strategic relationship around natural resource management (NRM) issues. The working relationship allows for support, advice, and inclusion in the core business of both organisations around strategic planning, right through to supporting individual Councils in on-ground delivery.

With both organisations growing in capacity, particularly FNQROC through the evolution of the Far North Queensland Natural Asset Management Advisory Committee (FNQNAMAC), it is important that clear roles and responsibilities are determined and agreed upon in order to take the relationship forward in a positive manner. A Communication Strategy has been developed between Terrain and FNQROC to support the balance and positive workability of the relationship including that of FNQROC's associated member Councils into the future.

Roles and Responsibilities

Over the coming year, Terrain and FNQROC agree to roll out the strategic programs outlined in Figure 1 (right). This arrangement will be collectively reviewed biannually, along with the progress of the partnership.

Project Reporting Arrangements

Existing and emerging regional NRM contracts between Terrain and FNQROC will be managed by staff responsible for their development and rollout (this is based on the model of Terrain being project manager and FNQROC being the delivery agent):

• Terrain's Program Coordinator - Local Government Engagement:
  
  
  • Oversee contract development and negotiate deliverables with FNQROC.
  • Assist Terrain's Contract Management Officer in collating details for schedule development.
  • Keep in communication with FNQROC regarding project progress where required and appropriate.
  • Manage any discrepancies appropriately.
  • Oversee, review and finalise reporting, and submit to Terrain Line Manager/Contract Management Officer.

• FNQROC's Natural Asset Management Officer:
  
  • Negotiate project deliverables with Terrain.
  • Oversee delivery of agreed outputs within timelines.
  • Submit invoices as per agreed payment and activity schedule.
  • Report any discrepancies where necessary.
  • Submit accurate and detailed reporting as per agreed activity schedule.
  • With contracts relevant to individual member Councils, assist in collating reporting information and direct to Terrain Area Team Leaders where necessary.
  Figure 2 (right) illustrates the lines of communication around existing project and associated reporting between Terrain, FNQROC and member Councils.