Governing Body
OPEN MINUTES
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Minutes of a meeting of the Governing Body held in the Council Chamber, Orewa Service Centre, 50 Centreway Road, Orewa on Thursday, 26 March 2015 at 9.30am.
Mayor |
Len Brown, JP |
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Councillors |
Cr Cameron Brewer |
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Cr Dr Cathy Casey |
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Cr Bill Cashmore |
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Cr Ross Clow |
From 9.47pm, Item 9 |
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Cr Linda Cooper, JP |
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Cr Chris Darby |
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Cr Hon Christine Fletcher, QSO |
From 9.38am, Item 5.1 |
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Cr Denise Krum |
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Cr Mike Lee |
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Cr Sharon Stewart, QSM |
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Cr Sir John Walker, KNZM, CBE |
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Cr Wayne Walker |
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Cr John Watson |
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Cr Penny Webster |
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ABSENT
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Cr Anae Arthur Anae |
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Cr Alf Filipaina |
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Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse |
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Cr Calum Penrose |
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Cr Dick Quax |
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Cr George Wood |
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Governing Body 26 March 2015 |
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1 Affirmation
His Worship the Mayor read the affirmation.
2 Apologies
Resolution number GB/2015/11 MOVED by Mayor LCM Brown, seconded by Cr WD Walker: That the Governing Body: a) accept the apologies from Crs AJ Anae, AM Filipaina, CM Penrose, D Quax and GS Wood for absence and from Deputy Mayor PA Hulse for absence on council business.
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3 Declaration of Interest
There were no declarations of interest.
4 Confirmation of Minutes
Resolution number GB/2015/12 MOVED by Mayor LCM Brown, seconded by Cr MP Webster: That the Governing Body: a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 26 February 2015, including the confidential section, as a true and correct record.
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5 Acknowledgements and Achievements
5.1 |
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His Worship the Mayor acknowledged the passing of Peter Thomas and Mele Va’ele Ioelu and moments of silence were observed for each.
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Cr CE Fletcher entered the meeting at 9.38 am.
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A document noting Auckland Council Group achievements was tabled.
A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
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a 26 March 2015 - Item 5.2 – Governing Body – Auckland Achievements March 2015 |
6 Petitions
There were no petitions.
7 Public Input
There was no public input.
8 Local Board Input
There was no local board input.
9 Extraordinary Business
Cr RI Clow entered the meeting at 9.47 am.
A request was made for the Ports of Auckland to be considered as extraordinary business, which was declined.
Secretarial note: During further discussion on the matter, pursuant to Standing Order 3.3.11, the Mayor called upon Cr CM Casey to withdraw comments made and apologise. The comments were not withdrawn.
Pursuant to Standing Order 3.3.9, Cr CM Casey was directed by the Mayor to withdraw from the meeting. Cr CM Casey did not withdraw.
The meeting was adjourned at 9.50am.
The meeting reconvened at 10.07am, at which time Cr CM Casey apologised for any offence caused by her earlier comments.
10 Notices of Motion
There were no notices of motion.
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World Masters Games Chair Sir John Wells and CEO Jennah Wooton updated the Governing Body on the World Masters Games.
A PowerPoint presentation was provided, a copy of the presentation has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
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Cr C Darby left the meeting at 10.56 am.
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Resolution number GB/2015/13 MOVED by Cr CE Fletcher, seconded by Cr WD Walker: That the Governing Body: a) thank Sir John Wells and Jennah Wooton for their presentation. |
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a 26 March 2015 - Item 11 - Governing Body - Update on World Master Games PowerPoint presentation |
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Cr C Darby returned to the meeting at 10.58 am.
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Resolution number GB/2015/14 MOVED by Cr CE Fletcher, seconded by Cr RI Clow: That the Governing Body: a) note Auckland Council’s preparations for the 2016 local government elections. b) appoint Mr Dale Ofsoske of Independent Elections Services as Electoral Officer for Auckland Council.
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Resolution number GB/2015/15 MOVED by Mayor LCM Brown, seconded by Cr DA Krum: That the Governing Body: a) appoint the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor Penny Webster and the Chief Executive (or nominee) as its official delegates to attend the Local Government New Zealand Annual General Meeting on 19 July 2015, with the Mayor as the presiding delegate, and approve their attendance at the Local Government New Zealand conference. b) approve the attendance of Cr DA Krum and Cr WD Walker at the Local Government New Zealand conference from 19 July 2015 to 21 July 2015.
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Resolution number GB/2015/16 MOVED by Cr MP Webster, seconded by Cr RI Clow: That the Governing Body: a) approve the 2015/2016 levy of $15,148,400 recommended by the Auckland Regional Amenities Funding Board. b) acknowledge the outstanding performance of Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development in operating its summer events programme.
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15 Consideration of Extraordinary Items
There was no consideration of extraordinary items.
11.22 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 Governing Body HELD ON
DATE:.........................................................................
CHAIRPERSON:........................................................