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Resolution number OR/2015/35
MOVED
by Chairperson DEC Simpson, seconded by Member CH Cooke:
That the Orākei Local
Board:
a)
notes that the Governing Body has
abandoned the traditional hearings process run by local boards to hear Long
Term Plan submissions and established ‘Have your Say’.
b)
notes that the Orākei Local Board
was not formally consulted on the hearing format change.
c)
notes that ‘Have Your Say’ means
submitters can give a verbal submission as an alternate to written or online
submissions.
d)
notes that ‘Have Your Say’ may mean
Board Members receive less direct contact with rate payers.
e)
requests officers consider a Hearings
format if ratepayers ask to be heard this way.
f)
notes that the Orākei
area ‘Have Your Say’ is scheduled for March 3 at 7.00 pm at
ASB Stadium Kohimarama.
g)
notes that all board members have
indicated they will be present at the ‘Have Your Say’ on March 3 to hear
verbal submissions.
h)
notes that should board members need
assistance facilitating discussions, the board delegate the following staff
to hear and record:
i.
Tier 2 staff
ii.
Tier 3 staff
iii.
Local Board Relationship Manager, Local
Board Senior Advisor, Local Board Advisor
iv.
any additional staff approved by the
Chair.
i)
notes that note takers will be
available for all board members and staff.
j)
notes that all formal submissions will
be taken by note takers.
k)
notes that all submissions will be
compiled and a report produced as per the formal process.
CARRIED
Board Member M Thomas requested that his
vote against resolution h be recorded.
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