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Resolution number DT/2016/145
MOVED
by Deputy Chairperson G Gillon, seconded by Member M Cohen:
That the Devonport-Takapuna
Local Board:
a)
fully support the aims and objectives of the Auckland Citizens Advice Bureaux
Incorporated as listed below, and are supportive of the work Auckland
Citizens Advice Bureaux Incorporated have done in the Devonport-Takapuna
community over the years:
i)
to ensure
that individuals do not suffer through ignorance of their rights and
responsibilities;
ii)
to assist
those who are unable to express their needs effectively; and
iii)
to exert
a responsible influence on the development of social policies and services,
both locally and nationally.
b)
does not support, at this time, the
granting of a multi-premises lease to Auckland Citizens Advice Bureaux
Incorporated for the locations in the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area,
for the following reasons:
i)
it is
unclear how the granting of a multi-premises lease provides Auckland Citizens
Advice Bureaux with the flexibility to meet its changing accommodation and
business needs over time as suggested in paragraph 16 of the agenda report;
ii)
the board
is not convinced with the suggestion outlined in paragraph 18 of the agenda
report, which states that the proposed multi-premises lease will ‘allow for a
more flexible optimization of the network whilst retaining local boards’
delegated authority’, as there is no evidence presented as to how a
multi-premises lease will do this in practice;
iii)
it is
unclear how the proposal results in efficiency gains for both the operational
departments of Auckland Council and the local board, as no detailed financial
analysis or discussion is presented in the report to demonstrate the nature
and quantum of such efficiency gains;
iv)
the board
has not been provided sufficient information as part of the agenda report
(especially in relation to information pertaining to the existing leases in
the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area) for it to make an informed decision
as to whether or not a multi-premises lease is in the best interests of its
community;
v)
the board
expects the lease to be reflective of the current demands and future
opportunities of each location specifically; and
vi)
the views
of the local Citizens Advice Bureaus are unclear, therefore the board
requires time to effectively consult with its local Citizens Advice Bureaus.
c)
request a report from officers
regarding the current lease terms and conditions for the Citizens Advice Bureau
locations in the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area, noting that the report
should also include advice regarding new lease terms and conditions for each
of the locations.
CARRIED
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