I hereby give notice that an extraordinary meeting of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board will be held on:
Date: Time: Meeting Room: Venue:
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Wednesday, 30 October 2019 4:30pm Torbay
Sailing Club, |
Hibiscus and Bays Local Board
OPEN AGENDA
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MEMBERSHIP
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Gary Brown |
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Andy Dunn |
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Janet Fitzgerald, JP |
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Gary Holmes |
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Julia Parfitt, JP |
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Alexis Poppelbaum |
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Victoria Short |
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Leanne Willis |
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(Quorum 4 members)
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Gemma Kaldesic Democracy Advisor for Hibiscus and Bays Local Board
24 October 2019
Contact Telephone: 02 152 7397 Email: gemma.kaldesic@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
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Hibiscus and Bays Local Board 30 October 2019 |
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1 Mihi Whakatau (Welcome) 5
2 Welcome Address 5
3 Apologies 5
4 Declaration by Local Board Members 7
5 Election of Chairperson 9
6 Declaration by Chairperson 11
7 Address by Chairperson 13
8 Election of Deputy Chairperson 15
9 Explanation of laws affecting elected members 17
10 First Business Meeting of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board 27
1 Mihi Whakatau (Welcome)
2 Welcome Address
Craig Hobbs, Director of Regulatory Services, on behalf of the Chief Executive, will address the meeting.
3 Apologies
An apology from Gary Holmes has been received.
Hibiscus and Bays Local Board 30 October 2019 |
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Declaration by Local Board Members
File No.: CP2019/18439
Te take mō te pūrongo
Purpose of the report
1. Each Local Board Member will make an oral declaration and sign a written declaration in accordance with Schedule 7, Clause 14 of the Local Government Act 2002, which will be attested by Craig Hobbs, Director of Regulatory Services.
2. Craig Hobbs, Director of Regulatory Services, by way of Memorandum from the Chief Executive, is authorised to administer the members’ declarations at this meeting in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 (Schedule 7, clause 14(2)).
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Attachments
There are no attachments for this report.
Ngā kaihaina
Signatories
Author |
Gemma Kaldesic – Local Board Democracy Advisor |
Authorisers |
Louise Mason – General Manager Local Board Services Lesley Jenkins - Relationship Manager |
Hibiscus and Bays Local Board 30 October 2019 |
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File No.: CP2019/18440
Te take mō te pūrongo
Purpose of the report
1. In accordance with Schedule 7, clause 21(5)(b) of the Local Government Act 2002, the Relationship Manager, on behalf of the Chief Executive, will call for nominations for the election of the Chairperson of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.
Whakarāpopototanga matua
Executive summary
2. The Local Board must elect a member to this position at the first meeting following a triennial general election of members. The election must be in accordance with Schedule 7, clause 25 of the Act. Note that no member has a casting vote.
3. The Local Board will need to determine (by resolution) what method they will apply to elect the chairperson – System A or System B.
Schedule 7, Part 1, Clause 25 of the Local Government Act 2002 states that:
25 Voting systems for certain appointments
(1) This clause applies to -
(a) the election or appointment of the chairperson and deputy chairperson of a regional council; and
(b) the election or appointment of the deputy mayor; and
(c) the election or appointment of the chairperson and deputy chairperson of a committee; and
(d) the election or appointment of a representative of a local authority.
(2) If this clause applies, a local authority or a committee (if the local authority has so directed) must determine by resolution that a person be elected or appointed by using one of the following systems of voting:
(a) the voting system in subclause (3) (system A):
(b) the voting system in subclause (4) (system B).
(3) System A -
(a) requires that a person is elected or appointed if he or she receives the votes of a majority of the members of the local authority or committee present and voting; and
(b) has the following characteristics:
(i) there is a first round of voting for all candidates; and
(ii) if no candidate is successful in that round there is a second round of voting from which the candidate with the fewest votes in the first round is excluded; and
(iii) if no candidate is successful in the second round there is a third, and if necessary subsequent, round of voting from which, each time, the candidate with the fewest votes in the previous round is excluded; and
(iv) in any round of voting, if 2 or more candidates tie for the lowest number of votes, the person excluded from the next round is resolved by lot.
(4) System B -
(a) requires that a person is elected or appointed if he or she receives more votes than any other candidate; and
(b) has the following characteristics:
(i) there is only 1 round of voting; and
(ii) if 2 or more candidates tie for the most votes, the tie is resolved by lot.
Recommendation/s That the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board: a) elect a Chairperson for the 2019 - 2022 political term, utilising either System A or System B of Schedule 7, Part 1, Clause 25 of the Local Government Act 2002.
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Attachments
There are no attachments for this report.
Ngā kaihaina
Signatories
Author |
Gemma Kaldesic – Local Board Democracy Advisor |
Authorisers |
Louise Mason – General Manager Local Board Services Lesley Jenkins - Relationship Manager |
Hibiscus and Bays Local Board 30 October 2019 |
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File No.: CP2019/18441
Te take mō te pūrongo
Purpose of the report
1. The Chairperson will make an oral declaration and sign a written declaration, which will be attested by Craig Hobbs, Director Regulatory Services.
2. Craig Hobbs, Director Regulatory Services, by way of Memorandum from the Chief Executive, is authorised to administer the Chairperson’s declarations at this meeting in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 (Schedule 7, clause 14).
3. The Chairperson will assume the chair for the remainder of the meeting.
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Attachments
There are no attachments for this report.
Ngā kaihaina
Signatories
Author |
Gemma Kaldesic - Local Board Democracy Advisor |
Authorisers |
Louise Mason – General Manager Local Board Services Lesley Jenkins - Relationship Manager |
Hibiscus and Bays Local Board 30 October 2019 |
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File No.: CP2019/18442
Te take mō te pūrongo
Purpose of the report
1. The newly elected Chairperson will address the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.
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Attachments
There are no attachments for this report.
Ngā kaihaina
Signatories
Author |
Gemma Kaldesic - Local Board Democracy Advisor |
Authorisers |
Louise Mason – General Manager Local Board Services Lesley Jenkins - Relationship Manager |
Hibiscus and Bays Local Board 30 October 2019 |
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Election of Deputy Chairperson
File No.: CP2019/18443
Te take mō te pūrongo
Purpose of the report
1. In accordance with Schedule 7, clause 21(5)(b) of the Local Government Act 2002, the Chairperson will call for nominations for the Deputy Chairperson of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.
Whakarāpopototanga matua
Executive summary
2. The Local Board must elect a member to the Deputy Chairperson position in accordance with Schedule 7, clause 25 of the Act.
3. The Local Board will also need to determine (by resolution) what method they will apply to elect the Deputy Chairperson.
Schedule 7, Part 1, Clause 25 of the Local Government Act 2002 stipulates that:
25 Voting systems for certain appointments
(1) This clause applies to -
(a) the election or appointment of the chairperson and deputy chairperson of a regional council; and
(b) the election or appointment of the deputy mayor; and
(c) the election or appointment of the chairperson and deputy chairperson of a committee; and
(d) the election or appointment of a representative of a local authority.
(2) If this clause applies, a local authority or a committee (if the local authority has so directed) must determine by resolution that a person be elected or appointed by using one of the following systems of voting:
(a) the voting system in subclause (3) (system A):
(b) the voting system in subclause (4) (system B).
(3) System A -
(a) requires that a person is elected or appointed if he or she receives the votes of a majority of the members of the local authority or committee present and voting; and
(b) has the following characteristics:
(i) there is a first round of voting for all candidates; and
(ii) if no candidate is successful in that round there is a second round of voting from which the candidate with the fewest votes in the first round is excluded; and
(iii) if no candidate is successful in the second round there is a third, and if necessary subsequent, round of voting from which, each time, the candidate with the fewest votes in the previous round is excluded; and
(iv) in any round of voting, if 2 or more candidates tie for the lowest number of votes, the person excluded from the next round is resolved by lot.
(4) System B -
(a) requires that a person is elected or appointed if he or she receives more votes than any other candidate; and
(b) has the following characteristics:
(i) there is only 1 round of voting; and
(ii) if 2 or more candidates tie for the most votes, the tie is resolved by lot.
Recommendation/s That the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board: a) elect a Deputy Chairperson for the 2019 - 2022 political term, utilising either System A or System B of Schedule 7, Part 1, Clause 25 of the Local Government Act 2002.
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Attachments
There are no attachments for this report.
Ngā kaihaina
Signatories
Author |
Gemma Kaldesic - Local Board Democracy Advisor |
Authorisers |
Louise Mason – General Manager Local Board Services Lesley Jenkins - Relationship Manager |
Hibiscus and Bays Local Board 30 October 2019 |
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Explanation of laws affecting elected members
File No.: CP2019/18704
Te take mō te pūrongo
Purpose of the report
1. At the first meeting after the three-yearly local election, elected members are required to receive a general explanation of the laws that affect them as elected members.[1] This report provides that explanation.
Whakarāpopototanga matua
Executive summary
2. There are a number of laws affecting members and other core legal requirements that elected members should be aware of when making decisions. The legislation that applies both to individual elected member’s actions and collective decision making includes:
· Local Authorities (Members’ Interests) Act 1968
· Crimes Act 1961
· Secret Commissions Act 1910
· Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013
· NZX Listing Rules
· Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
· Personal liability of elected members
· Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987
· Local Government Act 2002
· Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009
· Other statutory decision-making requirements
3. This report and attachment provide an explanation of these core legal requirements.
4. In addition to these core legal requirements, there are many other statutes relevant to certain council decisions (for example the Resource Management Act 1991 and the Reserves Act 1977).
5. Elected members will receive advice from staff on a case-by-case basis to ensure that they understand their legal obligations when making decisions.
Recommendation/s That the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board: a) note the general explanation of the laws affecting elected members.
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Attachments
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Laws Affecting Elected Members - Core Legal Requirements |
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Ngā kaihaina
Signatories
Author |
Meredith Webb – Manager Public Law |
Authorisers |
Dani Gardiner - General Counsel Lesley Jenkins - Relationship Manager |
30 October 2019 |
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First Business Meeting of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board
File No.: CP2019/18448
Te take mō te pūrongo
Purpose of the report
1. Pursuant to the requirements of clause 21(5)(d) of Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002, a date has to be set for the first business meeting of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.
Recommendation/s That the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board: a) confirm that the date for its first business meeting is 21st November 2019.
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Attachments
There are no attachments for this report.
Ngā kaihaina
Signatories
Author |
Gemma Kaldesic – Local Board Democracy Advisor |
Authorisers |
Louise Mason – General Manager Local Board Services Lesley Jenkins - Relationship Manager |