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Henderson-Massey Local Board
OPEN MINUTES
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Minutes of an inaugural meeting of the Henderson-Massey Local Board held in the Council Chamber, Civic Building Level 2, 6 Henderson Valley Road, Henderson on Thursday, 7 November 2013 at 6.31pm.
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Chairperson |
Vanessa Neeson, JP |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Shane Henderson |
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Members |
Brenda Brady, JP |
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Peter Chan, JP |
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Chris Cooper |
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Warren Flaunty, QSM |
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Will Flavell |
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Luke Wilson |
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ALSO PRESENT
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Deputy Mayor |
Penny Hulse |
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Councillor |
Ross Claw |
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Councillor |
Linda Cooper |
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Upper Harbour Local Board Chairperson |
Brian Neeson |
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Waitakere Ranges Local Board Member |
Steve Tollestrup |
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IN ATTENDANCE
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Communications and Public Affairs Director |
Shelley Watson |
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Henderson-Massey Local Board 07 November 2013 |
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Secretarial Note: Shelley Watson, Communications and Public Affairs Director, chaired the meeting for items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. From item 7 onwards, the newly elected Chairperson chaired the meeting. Shelley Watson, Communications and Public Affairs Director administered the members’ declarations.
1 Mihi Whakatau (Welcome)
Fred Holloway, Kaumatua, led the prayer and gave a brief welcome.
2 Welcome Address
Shelley Watson, Communications and Public Affairs Director, addressed the meeting and invited members to introduce themselves.
3. Apologies
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Secretarial Note: Apologies from Hon. Paula Bennett (MP for Waitakere) and Mr Phil Twyford (MP for Te Atatu) were noted. |
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Declaration by Local Board Members Pursuant to Schedule 7, Clause 14, of the Local Government Act 2002 |
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The following Local Board Members made their declarations pursuant to Schedule 7, clause 14, of the Local Government Act 2002:
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A copy of the declarations are publicly available at the following Auckland Council webpage: http://infocouncil.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/
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a Declarations by Local Board Members |
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The Communications and Public Affairs Director advised the Board that they must resolve which voting system they wished to apply for the election of the chairperson.
The Relationship Manager gave an explanation of the nomination process and the differences between the two voting systems.
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Resolution number HM/2013/228 MOVED by Member BA Brady, seconded by Member MFP Chan: That the Henderson-Massey Local Board: a) Elects a chairperson for the 2013-2016 political term, utilising System B of Schedule 7, Part 1, Clause 25 of the Local Government Act 2002. |
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The Communications and Public Affairs Director called for nominations for the position of Chairperson.
Member Warren Flaunty nominated Member Vanessa Neeson as Chairperson. Member Brenda Brady seconded the nomination.
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Resolution number HM/2013/229 Member Vanessa Neeson was declared elected as the Chairperson of the Henderson-Massey Local Board for the 2013-2016 political term.
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Declaration by Chairperson Pursuant to Schedule 7, Clause 14, of the Local Government Act 2002 |
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Resolution number HM/2013/230 The Chairperson made her declaration pursuant to Schedule 7, clause 14 of the Local Government Act 2002 and assumed the Chair.
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A copy of the declarations are publicly available at the following Auckland Council webpage: http://infocouncil.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/
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a Declaration by Chairperson |
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Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse spoke at the invitation of the Chairperson. |
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The Chairperson advised the Board that they must resolve which voting system they wished to apply for the election of the deputy chairperson.
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Resolution number HM/2013/231 MOVED by Member BA Brady, seconded by Member WW Flaunty: That the Henderson-Massey Local Board: a) Elects a Deputy Chairperson for the 2013-2016 political term, utilising System B of Schedule 7, Part 1, Clause 25 of the Local Government Act 2002. |
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The Chairperson called for nominations for the position of Deputy Chairperson.
Member Vanessa Neeson nominated Member Shane Henderson as Deputy Chairperson. Member Luke Wilson seconded the nomination.
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Resolution number HM/2013/232 Member Shane Henderson was declared elected as the Deputy Chairperson of the Henderson-Massey Local Board for the 2013-2016 political term.
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Deputy Chairperson Shane Henderson addressed the meeting. |
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Resolution number HM/2013/233 MOVED by Member CP Cooper, seconded by Member SP Henderson: That the Henderson-Massey Local Board: a) Notes the general explanation of laws affecting local board members. |
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Resolution number HM/2013/234 MOVED by Member MFP Chan, seconded by Member WW Flaunty: That the Henderson-Massey Local Board: a) Confirms the 21 November 2013, 5.00pm, at the Council Chambers, Level 2, Civic Centre, 6 Henderson Valley Road, Henderson for its first business meeting. |
7.29 pm The Chairperson thanked Members for their attendance and attention to business and declared the meeting closed.
CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD AT A MEETING OF THE Henderson-Massey Local Board HELD ON
DATE:.........................................................................
CHAIRPERSON:........................................................