I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Performance and Appointments Committee will be held on:

 

Date:

Time:

Meeting Room:

Venue:

 

Tuesday, 19 November 2024

10.00am

Room 1, Level 26
Te Wharau o Tāmaki - Auckland House
135 Albert Street
Auckland

 

Komiti mō ngā Kopounga me Te Kounga o ngā Mahi / Performance and Appointments Committee

 

OPEN AGENDA

 

 

 

MEMBERSHIP

 

Chairperson

Cr Daniel Newman, JP

 

Deputy Chairperson

Cr Mike Lee

 

Members

Mayor Wayne Brown

 

 

Cr Christine Fletcher, QSO

 

 

Cr Lotu Fuli

 

 

Cr Richard Hills

 

 

Cr Greg Sayers

 

 

Cr John Watson

 

 

Cr Maurice Williamson

 

Ex-officio

Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson, JP

 

 

Houkura Chair David Taipari

 

 

(Quorum 5 members)

 

 

 

Sonja Tomovska

Kaitohutohu Mana Whakahaere Matua /

Senior Governance Advisor

 

14 November 2024

 

Contact Telephone: +64 09 890 8022

Email: sonja.tomovska@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

 

 


Performance and Appointments Committee

19 November 2024

 

ITEM   TABLE OF CONTENTS            PAGE

1          Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies                                                   5

2          Te Whakapuaki i te Whai Pānga | Declaration of Interest                                                               5

3          Te Whakaū i ngā Āmiki | Confirmation of Minutes              5

4          Ngā Petihana | Petitions                                       5  

5          Ngā Kōrero a te Marea | Public Input                 5

6          Ngā Kōrero a te Poari ā-Rohe Pātata | Local Board Input                                                            5

7          Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business     5

8          Summary of Confidential Decisions and related information released into Open             7

9          Summary of Performance and Appointments Committee information memoranda, workshops and briefings (including the Forward Work Programme) - 19 November 2024                                                                      15

10        Te Whakaaro ki ngā Take Pūtea e Autaia ana | Consideration of Extraordinary Items

PUBLIC EXCLUDED

11        Te Mōtini ā-Tukanga hei Kaupare i te Marea | Procedural Motion to Exclude the Public                                               23

C1       CONFIDENTIAL: Chief Executive Objectives - FY25 quarter one progress report                    23

 


1          Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies

 

 

2          Te Whakapuaki i te Whai Pānga | Declaration of Interest

 

 

3          Te Whakaū i ngā Āmiki | Confirmation of Minutes

 

            Click the meeting date below to access the minutes.

 

That the Performance and Appointments Committee:

a)          whakaū / confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 22 October 2024, including the confidential section, as a true and correct record.

 

 

 

4          Ngā Petihana | Petitions

 

 

5          Ngā Kōrero a te Marea | Public Input

 

 

6          Ngā Kōrero a te Poari ā-Rohe Pātata | Local Board Input

 

 

7          Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business

 

 


Performance and Appointments Committee

19 November 2024

 

Summary of Confidential Decisions and related information released into Open

File No.: CP2024/16330

 

  

 

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1.       To note confidential decisions and related information released into the public domain.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2.       This is a regular information-only report which aims to provide greater visibility of confidential decisions made that can now be released into the public domain.

3.       The following decisions/documents are now publicly available:

Date of Decision

Subject

24/09/24

Reappointment to Tauamata-Toi-a-Iwi

24/09/24

Appointments to Museum of Transport and Technology

24/09/24

Reappointments to Port of Auckland Limited

24/09/24

Appointments to Eke Panuku

An Our Auckland story was released on 9 October 2024 and can be accessed at the following link:

https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2024/10/eke-panuku-directors-appointed/

11/10/24

Appointment of Watercare Chair

An Our Auckland story was released on 11 October 2024 and can be accessed at the following link:

https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2024/10/council-appoints-watercare-board-chair/

22/10/24

Appointment to Auckland Transport

An Our Auckland story was released on 4 November 2024 and can be accessed at the following link:

https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2024/11/auckland-transport-director-appointed/

 

4.       Note that, unlike an agenda report, staff will not be present to answer questions about the items referred to in this summary.  Governing Body members should direct any questions to the authors.


 

 

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Performance and Appointments Committee:

a)      tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the confidential decisions and related information that is now publicly available:

i)       reappointment to Tauamata-Toi-a-Iwi

ii)       appointments to Museum of Transport and Technology

iii)      reappointments to Port of Auckland Limited

iv)      appointments to Eke Panuku

v)      appointment of Watercare Chair

vi)      appointment to Auckland Transport

 

 

 

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.

Title

Page

a

Reappointment to Tauamata-Toi-a-Iwi

9

b

Appointments to Museum of Transport and Technology

11

c

Reappointments to Port of Auckland Limited

13

      

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Sonja Tomovska - Kaitohutohu Mana Whakahaere Matua / Senior Governance Advisor

Authoriser

Phil Wilson - Chief Executive

 

 


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Performance and Appointments Committee

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Performance and Appointments Committee

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Performance and Appointments Committee

19 November 2024

 

Summary of Performance and Appointments Committee information memoranda, workshops and briefings (including the Forward Work Programme) - 19 November 2024

File No.: CP2024/16331

 

  

 

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1.       To tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the progress on the forward work programme appended as Attachment A.

2.       To whiwhi / receive a summary and provide a public record of memoranda or briefing papers that may have been distributed to the Performance and Appointments Committee.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

3.       This is a regular information-only report which aims to provide greater visibility and openness and transparency of information circulated to Performance and Appointments Committee members via memoranda/briefings or other means, where no decisions are required.

4.       Note that, unlike an agenda report, staff will not be present to answer questions about the items referred to in this summary.  Transport and Infrastructure Committee. members should direct any questions to the authors.

 

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Performance and Appointments Committee:

a)      tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the progress on the forward work programme appended as Attachment A of the agenda report

 

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.

Title

Page

a

Forward Work Programme

17

     

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Sonja Tomovska - Kaitohutohu Mana Whakahaere Matua / Senior Governance Advisor

Authoriser

Phil Wilson - Chief Executive

 

 



Performance and Appointments Committee

19 November 2024

 

 

Performance and Appointments Committee / Komiti mō ngā Kopounga me Te Kounga o ngā Mahi
Forward Work Programme 2024

This committee has the oversight to make appointments to Council-Controlled Organisations (CCOs), Council Organisations (COs), Port of Auckland Limited and exempt CCOs and COs and other entities, with the exception of Auckland International Airport Limited (for the avoidance of doubt, the authority to make appointments also includes the power to remove appointees).

The full terms of reference can be found here: Auckland Council Governing Body Terms of Reference

 

 

Area of work and Lead Department

Pūnga / Reason for work

Committee role

(whakatau / decision and/or tika / direction)

Expected timeframes

Highlight the month(s) this is expected to come to committee in 2024

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

CCO and Port of Auckland Director Appointments and Reappointments

CCO Governance and External Partnerships

In accordance with Auckland Council’s Appointment and Remuneration Policy for Board Members of Council Organisations (the policy – which is a requirement as per, Section 57(1) of the Local Government Act 2002 (LGA)). The committee are to make appointments and approve policies related to Council-Controlled Organisations.

To approve:

-           Appointment

-           Reappointment

-           briefs for vacancies

-           Panel members

-           Shortlisted candidates for interview

Progress to date:

Watercare chair appointed link to decision

Eke Panuku chair appointed link to decision

Criteria for upcoming appointments to substantive CCOs agreed link to decision

Criteria for the appointment of Watercare Services Limited directors agreed link to decision

Auckland Future Fund Trustee Limited board appointments link to decision

Appointment of the Watercare Services Limited Chair link to decision

Timeline for director appointments to the Watercare Services board link to decision

Appointment to the board of Auckland Transport link to decision

As and when required

CCOs

Non-substantive

CCO Governance and External Partnerships

·    Te Tuhi Contemporary Arts Foundation

·    Taumata Toi a Iwi

·    Manukau Beautification Trust 

In accordance with Auckland Council’s Appointment and Remuneration Policy for Board Members of Council Organisations (the policy – which is a requirement as per, Section 57(1) of the Local Government Act 2002 (LGA)). The committee are to make appointments and approve policies related to Council-Controlled Organisations.

To approve appointments

Progress to date:

 

 

As and when required

Appointments and Renumeration Policy Review

CCO Governance and External Partnerships

In accordance with Auckland Council’s Appointment and Remuneration Policy for Board Members of Council Organisations (the policy – which is a requirement as per, Section 57(1) of the Local Government Act 2002 (LGA)). The committee are to make appointments and approve policies related to Council-Controlled Organisations.

To approve policies related to appointments and renumeration policy.

Progress to date

Scope of review agreed December 2023 [PACCC/2023/90]

Review of remuneration for directors of substantive council-controlled organisations agreed link to decision

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auckland Future Fund Limited

CCO Governance and External Partner

The Auckland Future Fund was established and approved as part of the Long-term Plan 2024-2034.

To approve a chair and two directors.

Progress to date:

Criteria approved link to decision

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Board Interns

CCO Governance and External Partnerships

In 2013, Auckland Council approved a director intern programme known as the board intern programme.

1 per substantive CCO

To approve appointments

Progress to date:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chief Executive Performance Objectives

CE Office

Chief Executive performance review process.

Half-yearly and yearly review of Chief Executives Performance Objectives. (April / August)

Draft and final FY25-27 objectives with annual refresh. (April / July- completed for FY25)

Informal updates (all other months)

Progress to date:

Informal update provided in February 2024.

Informal update provided in March 2024.

Half-yearly review link to decision

Workshop held on draft objectives June 2024

Objectives approved June link to decision

Interim FY24 Chief Executive's Performance Objectives - progress against objectives link to decision

Verbal update provided in October 2024 link to decision

 

 

 

Q2 FY24

 

FY25-27 objectives approved

 

Annual interim (final financials once available via annual report)

 

 

Q1 FY25

 

City Rail Link Limited (CRLL)

CCO Governance and External Partnerships

Auckland Council is a joint shareholder with the Crown and jointly appoints directors with the Crown.

To approve appointments

Progress to date:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT)

CCO Governance and External Partnerships

Auckland Council makes 6 appointments to the MOTAT Board.  The appointments are to replace or renew directors whose terms are expiring.

To approve appointments

Progress to date:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tamaki Redevelopment Company

CCO Governance and External Partnerships

Auckland Council is a joint shareholder with the Crown. Council has one director it is responsible for appointment, and jointly appoints with the Crown the other directors. The appointments are to replace or renew directors whose terms are expiring.

To approve appointments

Progress to date:

Reappointments approved February 2024 link to decision

2024 appointments process confirmed link to decision

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Completed

 

Area of work and Lead Department

Committee role

Whakatau / Decision

Auckland Regional Amenities Funding Board

To approve board appointments.

February appointments made in confidential, decisions released Link to decision

June appointments made in confidential, to later be released Link to decision

Tamaki Redevelopment Company

To approve board appointments.

February appointments made in confidential, decisions released Link to decision

Auckland Transport

To approve board appointments.

April decisions made in confidential, decisions released Link to decision

Watercare Services

To approve board appointments.

May appointments made in confidential, decisions released Link to decision

Auckland War Memorial Museum

To approve board appointments.

June appointments made in confidential, to later be released Link to decision

 

 


Performance and Appointments Committee

19 November 2024

 

Exclusion of the Public: Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987

That the Performance and Appointments Committee

a)      whakaae / agree to exclude the public from the following part(s) of the proceedings of this meeting.

The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution follows.

This resolution is made in reliance on section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by section 6 or section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public, as follows:

 

C1       CONFIDENTIAL: Chief Executive Objectives - FY25 quarter one progress report

Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter

Particular interest(s) protected (where applicable)

Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

s7(2)(a) - The withholding of the information is necessary to protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person.

s7(2)(i) - The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations).

In particular, the report contains information that relates to the performance objectives for the chief executive, and the committee may discuss matters relating to the chief executive's current performance.

s48(1)(a)

The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.