Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel
OPEN MINUTES
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Minutes of a meeting of the Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel held in the Boardroom, Auckland Town Hall, 301-305 Queen Street, Auckland on Wednesday, 18 June 2014 at 6:00pm.
Interim Chairperson |
Feroz Ali |
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Members |
Carlos Abdelrahman |
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Asoka Basnayake |
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Naoe Hashimoto |
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Anita Keestra |
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Yee Yang 'Square' Lee |
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Angela Lim |
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Dave Tomu |
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Wong Liu Shueng |
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Christian Dee Yao |
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Cr Denise Krum |
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APOLOGIES
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Kafeba Mundele |
For absence |
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Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel 18 June 2014 |
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Resolution number ETH/2014/1 That the Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel: a) accept the apology from Member K Mundele for absence.
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2 Declaration of Interest
Members are reminded of the need to be vigilant to stand aside from decision making when a conflict arises between their role as a member and any private or other external interest they might have.
3 Confirmation of Minutes
4 Extraordinary Business
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Resolution number ETH/2014/2 That the Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel: a) agree to discuss the topic of the panel’s facebook page as Extraordinary Business under item 7 – Consideration of Extraordinary Items – as item 7.1 – Panel’s Facebook Page. |
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Extraordinary Business – Decision-making and sub-committees of the panel |
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Resolution number ETH/2014/3 That the Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel: a) agree to discuss the topic of decision-making and sub-committees of the panel as Extraordinary Business under item 7 – Consideration of Extraordinary Items – as item 7.2 – Decision-making and sub-committees of the panel. |
Secretarial note: The chairperson accorded precedence to item 7.1 – Panel’s Facebook Page.
7 Consideration of Extraordinary Items
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Resolution number ETH/2014/4 That the Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel: a) agree that the facebook page created by the term 1 Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel be closed. b) request that staff advise on what can be done to replace some of the functions of the panel’s facebook page, including advice on alternative ways for communities to connect with the panel and council; c) agree that a closing statement be created to inform the communities on current status of the panel, purpose and goals, including information on alternative ways to engage with the panel and council. |
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Secretarial note: The chairperson requested that the document with general notes for panel meetings be tabled. |
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a Documents tabled by the chairperson: Notes for the Chair |
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Two powerpoint presentations were given in support of this item. A copy of the presentations is attached to the original of these minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website. |
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The chairperson tabled the results of a survey of the panel members on key strategy and policy forward programme interests. A copy of the tabled information is attached to the original of these minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website. |
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Resolution number ETH/2014/5 That the Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel: a) note and discuss the contents of this report and any potential next steps in relation to their own work programme. b) request clarification on processes through which the panel can provide advice and engage with council on issues at the implementation stage.
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a PowerPoint Presentation: Strategy and Policy Forward Programme b PowerPoint Presentation: Ethnic Peoples in Auckland c Panel members' survey: Key areas of interest |
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A powerpoint presentation was given in support of this item. A copy of the presentation is attached to the original of these minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website. |
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Resolution number ETH/2014/6 That the Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel: a) thank Karen Titulaer - Senior Policy Advisor, Local Board Services for her presentation. b) provide feedback on the current engagement approaches and any suggestions for development of future engagement. c) provide feedback on the proposed feedback approach for the draft local board plans.
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a Powerpoint Presentation: Local Board Plans |
7 Consideration of Extraordinary Items
Secretarial note: Item 7.1 – Panel’s Facebook Page – was considered after item 4.2 – Extraordinary Business – Decision-making and sub-committees of the panel.
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Resolution number ETH/2014/7 That the Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel: a) agree that the panel will aim to make decisions by panel consensus; b) agree that it is not necessary to form sub-committees. |
7.55 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 Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel HELD ON
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CHAIRPERSON:........................................................