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Rodney Local Board
OPEN MINUTES
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Minutes of the inaugural meeting of the Rodney Local Board held in the Kaukapakapa Hall, 947 Kaipara Coast Highway, Kaukapakapa on Tuesday, 1 November 2022 at 1:00pm.
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Chairperson |
Brent Bailey |
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Deputy chairperson |
Louise Johnston |
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Members |
Michelle Carmichael |
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Mark Dennis |
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Tim Holdgate |
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Colin Smith |
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Geoff Upson |
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Ivan Wagstaff |
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Guy Wishart |
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ALSO PRESENT
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Councillor Greg Sayers |
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Craig Hobbs, Director Regulatory Services |
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Louise Mason, General Manager Local Board Services |
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Richard Nahi, Matanga – Tikanga me Te Reo Māori, Ngā Mātārae |
IN ATTENDANCE
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Gary Brown (Mana Whenua) |
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Otis Thompson (Mana Whenua) |
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Rodney Local Board 01 November 2022 |
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Note: A powhiri preceded the formal part of the meeting
Before the meeting began the local area manager advised the locations of the emergency exits and conveniences.
Local Area Manager, Lesley Jenkins chaired the meeting for items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. From item 7 onwards, the newly elected chairperson Brent Bailey chaired the meeting.
Craig Hobbs, Director Regulatory Services witnessed the local board members signatures.
1 Welcome address
Craig Hobbs – Directory Regulatory Services, addressed the meeting.
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Lesley Jenkins – Local Area Manager gave an overview of the voting systems and requested a mover and seconder. |
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Resolution number RD/2022/144 MOVED by Member B Bailey, seconded by Member C Smith: That the Rodney Local Board: a) agree to use System B of Clause 25, Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002 to elect its chairperson b) elect a chairperson for the 2022-2025 electoral term. |
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The local area manager called for nominations for the position of chairperson. |
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Member L Johnston nominated Member B Bailey as chairperson for the 2022-2025 electoral term. Member M Dennis seconded the nomination. |
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Member C Smith nominated Member G Upson as chairperson for the 2022-2025 electoral term. Member T Holdgate seconded the nomination. |
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Member M Carmichael moved to have a split term for chairperson for the 2022-2025 electoral term Member T Holdgate seconded the motion. |
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The local area manager called for a vote to the motion by show of hands to have a split term for chairperson for the 2022-2025 electoral term The motion was put to the vote and was declared LOST by 5 votes to 4. |
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The local area manager called for a vote by show of hands for Member B Bailey as chairperson for the 2022-2025 political term. For Member B Bailey Member M Dennis Member L Johnston Member I Wagstaff Member G Wishart Against Member M Carmichael Member T Holdgate Member C Smith Member G Upson |
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The local area manager called for a vote by show of hands for Member G Upson as chairperson for the 2022-2025 political term For Member M Carmichael Member T Holdgate Member C Smith Member G Upson Against Member B Bailey Member M Dennis Member L Johnston Member I Wagstaff Member G Wishart. |
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The motion for Member B Bailey as chairperson of the Rodney Local Board was declared CARRIED 5 votes 4. |
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Resolution number RD/2022/145 MOVED by Member L Johnston, seconded by Member M Dennis: That the Rodney Local Board: a) elect Member B Bailey as chairperson of the Rodney Local Board for the 2022-2025 electoral term. |
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The chairperson, Brent Bailey, requested a mover and seconder of the voting system. |
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Resolution number RD/2022/146 MOVED by Member C Smith, seconded by Member I Wagstaff: That the Rodney Local Board: a) agree to utilise System B of Schedule 7, Part 1, Clause 25 of the Local Government Act 2002 to elect its deputy chairperson. b) elect a deputy chairperson for the 2022-2025 electoral term. |
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The chairperson called for nominations for the position of deputy chairperson. |
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Member C Smith nominated Member M Carmichael as deputy chairperson for the 2022-2025 electoral term. Member T Holdgate seconded the nomination. |
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Member I Wagstaff nominated Member L Johnston as deputy chairperson for the 2022-2025 electoral term. Member G Wishart seconded the nomination. |
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Member M Carmichael moved to have a split term for the deputy chairperson for the 2022-2025 political term. Member T Holdgate seconded the motion. |
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The chairperson called for a vote by show of hands to the motion to have a split term for deputy chairperson for the 2022-2025 electoral term. The motion was declared LOST by 5 votes to 4. |
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The chairperson called for a vote by show of hands for Member M Carmichael as deputy chairperson for the 2022-2025 political term. The motion was declared LOST by 5 votes to 4. |
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The chairperson declared Member L Johnston as deputy chairperson. |
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Resolution number RD/2022/147 MOVED by Member I Wagstaff, seconded by Member G Wishart: That the Rodney Local Board: a) elect Member L Johnston as deputy chairperson of the Rodney Local Board for the 2022-2025 electoral term. |
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Lesley Jenkins - Local Area Manager, gave a brief explanation of the Local Government Legislation. |
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Resolution number RD/2022/148 MOVED by Member C Smith, seconded by Member M Dennis: That the Rodney Local Board: a) note the general explanation of the laws affecting elected members. |
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Resolution number RD/2022/149 MOVED by Member C Smith, seconded by Member M Dennis: That the Rodney Local Board: a) confirm 16 November 2022 at 10am at the Orewa Service Centre, 50 Centreway Road, Orewa as the date and time for its first business meeting b) confirm 7 December at 10am (venue to be confirmed) as the date and time for its second business meeting. |
The Kaumatua closed the meeting with a karakia and blessed the food which was followed by a performance by the Kaukapakapa School Kapa Haka Group.
2.10 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 Rodney Local Board HELD ON
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CHAIRPERSON:.......................................................