Whitsunday Regional Council (Council) is requiring a Governance Portal Software Solution in line with the core governance principles to consisting of:

a) Transparency;

b) Accountability;

c) Integrity;

d) Due diligence and economy;

e) Efficiency; and

f) Effectiveness.

This Governance Portal Software Solution is to enhance Council's current processes to:

a) Mitigate and manage risk;

b) Improve accountability;

c) Enforce compliance;

d) Implement checks and balances across the organisation;

e) Maintain due process; and

f) Demonstrate compliance to legislative and statutory requirements.

The solution must have the following features:

a) Integration;

b) Data Management;

c) Audit Portal;

d) Organisation-Wide Reporting;

e) Organisation-wide transparency;

f) Manage reminders and notifications; and

g) Conforms to industry standards and best practices.

This contract will be for a period of two years from the 'Go Live' date of this new Governance Portal Software Solution (Service Commencement Date) for a period of two (2) years with an option of a twelve (12) month extension at Council's discretion.