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indicators to allow assessment and reporting against relevant key result areas (Table 9).

During the life of the first plan, park staff were active in developing a system for the implementation of management plans via a database which tracked progress against all prescriptions contained in the first plan; this system has subsequently been adopted in other Commonwealth reserves.

Issues
    * Adequate resources are needed to enable implementation of the plan.

    * The Board needs clear, accurate and regular information to enable it to effectively monitor and evaluate implementation of this plan, and advise on adapting management directions.

Prescriptions

      Policies

      9.12.1             Sufficient funds to effectively implement this plan will be sought.

      9.12.2             Priorities for implementing the actions in this plan will be determined by the need to:

         (a)     protect and promote the natural and cultural heritage values of the park

         (b)     ensure visitor safety

         (c)      provide benefits to the traditional owners

         (d)     ensure cost effectiveness.

      9.12.3             Park work programs, expenditure, staff learning and development plans, staff training and development activities will focus on implementing this plan and any other priorities as determined by the Board.

      9.12.4             The performance indicators described in Table 9 will provide the basis for assessing and reporting on performance in implementing this plan (see also Sections 4.1.10, 6.7.19, 6.8.16, 6.10.18 and 7.4.7).

      9.12.5             Revenue-raising activities will:

         (a)     be consistent with the aims of this plan

         (b)     be consistent with the values of the park

         (c)      not be at the expense of conservation programs in the park

         (d)     complement Council revenue-raising activities where appropriate

         (e)     directly benefit the traditional owners.

Actions

      9.12.6             Report regularly to the Board on the implementation of this plan and on park expenditure in a manner requested by the Board and consistent with any government requirements.

      9.12.7             Develop an implementation schedule for this plan and use it to determine and report on annual priorities and work plans.

      9.12.8             Following consultation with relevant stakeholders, develop and/or periodically review park policies and operational procedures and present them to the Board for consideration.

      9.12.9             Regularly review park entry and use fees during the life of this plan and, in accordance with the EPBC Act, submit recommended revisions to the Minister for approval.

      9.12.10         Before preparing the third plan, prepare and present to the Board a technical audit of this plan. The audit will include but may not be limited to:

         (a)     consideration of each prescribed management policy and action and whether or not it was successfully implemented

         (b)     evaluation of the performance of each prescribed policy and action in relation to the aim or aims it was intended to serve

         (c)      in the case of any prescribed policy or action that was not implemented, or which failed