Last week, the Tewantin-Noosa Country Women’s Association hosted former Noosa Shire Councillor Ingrid Jackson at its monthly social meeting, which encourages discussion about local issues and brainstorms ways the organisation can assist.
Vice-president and spokesperson Leigh McCready said Ms Jackson spoke about the job of a councillor, including some of the responsibilities which are the most important and most time-consuming.
“She spoke about the historical make-up of Noosa Council, which has had in its history 391 male councillors and 17 female councillors, with the first female elected in 1973,” Ms McCready said.
“Our meeting then went on to discuss some of the more controversial votes which occurred during Ms Jackson’s tenure, while also acknowledging the significant reforms Ms Jackson was instrumental in instigating during this time.”
“This included proposals to increase the types of meetings for which minutes must be kept, a proposal to livestream meetings and one to record how councillors voted.”
“Our meeting then went on to discuss housing affordability in Noosa and the upcoming events the CWA will be hosting or participating in, which all are welcome to attend at CWA Hall.“
Upcoming events include the general meeting on 17 November at 1pm, a bake and craft stall at the 150 year celebration of Tewantin from 8-10.30am on 18 November, social meeting with special guests Noosa Food Outlet & Op Shop at 5pm on 24 November, and
Christmas bake and craft stall in Tewantin from 8am until sold out on 8 December. For more information view the group’s page on Facebook at facebook.com/CWATewantin
