Open Minutes
Commencing: Wednesday 11 December 2024, 09:30am
Venue: Council Chambers, Regional House, 1 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga and via Zoom (Audio Visual Meeting)
Chairperson: Chairman Doug Leeder
Deputy Chairperson: Deputy Chairperson Jane Nees
Members: Cr Malcolm Campbell
Cr Stuart Crosby
Cr Toi Kai Rākau Iti
Cr Matemoana McDonald
Cr Kat Macmillan
Cr Ron Scott
Cr Ken Shirley
Cr Paula Thompson
Cr Lyall Thurston
Cr Andrew von Dadelszen
Cr Te Taru White
Cr Kevin Winters
In Attendance: Fiona McTavish – Chief Executive, Mat Taylor – General Manager Corporate, Namouta Poutasi – General Manager Strategy & Science, Reuben Fraser – General Manager Regulatory Services, Chris Ingle – General Manager Integrated Catchments (via Zoom); Kataraina O’Brien – General Manager Strategic Engagement, Tone Nerdrum Smith – Committee Advisor
Presenters as set out in the minutes
Apologies: Cr Paula Thompson
Chairman Leeder reminded those present that this meeting was being livestreamed and recorded and that the recording would be made available on the Bay of Plenty Regional Council website following the meeting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDFp8Maq4VQ
A karakia was provided by Cr Te Taru White.
That the Regional Council: 1 Accepts the apology from Cr Thompson for lateness tendered at the meeting. CARRIED |
3. Declaration of Conflicts of Interest
Cr Stuart Crosby – Agenda Items 10.5: Quayside Holdings Limited and Toi Moana Trust - Statement of Expectations 2025/26 and 10.6: Quayside Holdings Limited - Directors Remuneration Review as a Quayside Board Director.
4. Minutes
Minutes to be Confirmed
Regional Council Minutes - 23 October 2024 |
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That the Regional Council: 1. Confirms the Regional Council Minutes - 23 October 2024 as a true and correct record, subject to the following amendments: - Agenda page 15, item 6.2 (Approval of Funding Policies), resolution 4: Delegation is to ‘Chief Executive’, not ‘staff’. - Agenda page 17, Cr Winter’s declaration of interest relates to Item 6.5: Royal New Zealand Coastguard - Regional Safety and Rescue Service Funding Agreement, not 6.6: Surf Lifesaving New Zealand - Regional Safety and Rescue Service Funding Agreement CARRIED |
Õhau Wall (Rotorua Lakes) - Lakes Water Quality Society Presentation - LWQS Õhau Wall pdf - Council 11 December 2024: Objective ID A4860377 Presented by: Don Atkinson, Grant Wallace, Bob Smith and Geoff Dainty (in person) and John Gifford (on Zoom) - Lakes Water Quality Society
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Key Points - Presentation: · Outlined the history of the Õhau wall including its construction in 2007/2008, identification of wall corrosion in 2014, leakage identified in 2022 and community response in 2023 · Gave context about the importance of the wall to lakes restoration project · Provided photography of the wall in its current state, including evidence of holes and leakage · Outlined the impact on lake water quality resulting from leakage · Advocated that Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council (BOPRC) take urgent steps to remedy the situation and set out important factors to consider in remediation. Key Points: · Provided an introduction of the matter of the Õhau Wall and the presentation made to BOPRC as part of the Long Term Plan 2024-34 · The wall as it was currently had failed and was no longer fit for purpose, i.e. separating the lakes and minimise/eliminate cross-pollution · There was significant corrosion causing holes in the wall · The absolute cause of the corrosion was not confirmed, with a number of contributing causes being cited · Considered that the potential threats to its longevity had not been adequately considered when the wall was originally constructed · Suggested that the wall would not last for another 10-15 years as indicated, and that the king-piles should be replaced and the wall repaired now · Concerned that BOPRC was ‘procrastinating’ in making a decision with regards to the future of the wall · Concerned that the wall would not be able to withstand an earthquake, volcanic tremor or extreme wind conditions · If one king pile failed, it would create a domino effect along the wall · Recognised the long term relationship with BOPRC · Concerned that previous interactions had not resulted in BOPRC taking urgent action, which the Society had called for over the last two years · Sought repair work to commence no later than December 2025 · If no commitment had been made by BOPRC in this matter by June 2025, the Society would seek an enforcement order through the Environment Court · Suggested that cost should be spread across the Regional BOPRC, rather than limited to Rotorua residents · Repairs now would eliminate the need for complete wall replacement if the piles failed · The piles were not pitted below the lakebed, and options for repairs – taking this into account – were being considered · Progressive repairs would have an immediate, positive effect. Key Points - Members: · Recognised the concerns of the Society, and was aware and took seriously the issues pertaining to the wall · Noted the rapid deterioration and the holes now causing the wall to be ineffective · When constructed, a 50-year lifespan had been indicated, which had proven incorrect · Noted the comments in the staff report regarding repair/remediation options, both medium and long term · The deterioration appeared to be occurring at an accelerated speed, make the matter more urgent than originally anticipated · Recognised the increasing concerns and the need to learn from the past to create a better, long-lasting solution for the future.
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That the Regional Council: 1. Receives the presentation from Lakes Water Quality Society regarding the Õhau Wall. CARRIED |
Decisions Required
Õhau Diversion Wall Repair Progress and Water Quality Impact Presentation - Deniz Ozkundakci pdf - Council 11 December 2024: Objective ID A4860362 ⇨ Presentation - Õhau Diversion Wall Repair Progress pdf - Council 11 December 2024: Objective ID A4860380 ⇨ Presented by: Andy Bruere – Lakes Operations Manager, Niroy Sumeran – Project Engineering Team Leader, Professor Deniz Ozkundakci – Lakes Chair, University of Waikato, Raed El Sarraf (WSP Consultant - via Zoom) 10.25 am – Cr Thompson entered the meeting. Key Points - Presentations: · Provided background on the wall’s construction and features and a timeline of assessing degradation of wall · Outlined the engagement of WSP to provide options for remediation · Outlined findings from the University of Waikato seven year review of Õhau wall including water quality data, water quality modelling and analysis of impact of leakage from wall · Provided evidence that the wall provided immediate improvements in total nitrogen and Secchi depth, with more muted shifts over time in Chlorophyll and total phosphorus · Detailed water quality modelling of various options, including complete removal of wall and the wall with holes, against water quality models if the wall operated as intended. Key Points: · Provided an introduction of the presenters and the report · Recognised it might appear to be slow progress, however the importance of ensuring the repair solution was appropriate and long-lasting · Provided a timeline since the installation of the wall in 2008, including discovery of deterioration and remediation · Had engaged WSP to explore repair/remediation medium and long term options · High level costings would be brought to BOPRC in May 2025 · ALUM dosing had significantly improved the quality of the Lake Rotorua water · Microbial corrosion was not well known at the design stage, and was at that stage thought to relate to seawater, not fresh water · Recognised that if using less favourable design/materials, the chance of faster deterioration increased · Outlined the process currently being worked through by WSP to develop remediation options · Assumptions on the improvement of Lake Rotoiti if the wall was removed, was based on the previous 10 years of lake quality data, which included ALUM dosing of Lake Rotorua · It might be possible to undertake more detailed catchment modelling, including the retirement of farmland along the lakes to determine an impact on lake water quality · Obtaining permission to undertake ALUM dosing of Lake Rotoiti would be challenging as the lake did not naturally have the high levels of phosphorous as Lake Rotorua · It was often difficult to test new methods/products in the lake environment as positive outcomes were not yet proven · Water entering the Rotorua Lakes from the Mamaku-Kaimai catchment was 65 years of age, which meant any land use changes today, would not be reflected until several decades into the future. Key Points - Members: · Concerned that there had been minimal intervention since the deterioration was initially discovered · Sought funding options, recognising that the actual cost would not be known until an option had been chosen, to be presented to BOPRC as soon as practicably possible · Indicated the importance of discussing the Õhau wall budget reduction as proposed in the draft Annual Plan 2025-26. Key Points - Staff: · Noted this was the only diversion wall of its kind in the world · The Community Technical Panel was working towards presenting a preferred option to BOPRC in May 2025 · Noted that if options were agreed to in May 2025, the design and procurement process could commence in June 2025 · If no consultation was undertaken for the Annual Plan 2025/26, BOPRC would not be able to apply a targeted rate for the wall cost as introduction of a targeted rate required public consultation.
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That the Regional Council: 1. Receives the report, Õhau Diversion Wall Repair Progress and Water Quality Impact. 2. Directs staff to expedite the presentation of options for the Õhau Wall to Council [CARRIED] |
Chairperson's Report |
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That the Regional Council: 1. Receives the report, Chairperson's Report. CARRIED |
11.15am – The meeting adjourned and Cr Crosby, Cr White, Cr Iti and Cr Shirley withdrew from the meeting.
11.29am – The meeting reconvened.
Quayside Holdings Limited and Toi Moana Trust - Statement of Expectations 2025/26 Noted that Cr Crosby and Cr White had declared an interest in this item and had withdrawn from Chambers prior to it commencing. Presented by Kumaren Perumal – Chief Financial Officer. Key Points: · Provided an outline of the Statement of Expectations process. |
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That the Regional Council: 1. Receives the report, Quayside Holdings Limited and Toi Moana Trust - Statement of Expectations 2025/26. 2. Approves the Quayside Holdings Limited Statement of Expectations, subject to minor editorial adjustments that may be agreed between the Chief Executive and the Chair, and notes that this will be sent to Quayside Holdings Limited to support the preparation of their draft Statement of Intent 2025/26. CARRIED |
Quayside Holdings Limited - Directors Remuneration Review Noted that Cr Crosby and Cr White had declared an interest in this item and had withdrawn from Chambers prior to it commencing. Presented by: Lyndon Settle – Chief Executive and Mel Manley – General Manager Operations, Quayside Holdings Ltd. Key Points: · Noted the increasing complexity of Quayside Holdings Ltd, in particular in respect of the Port of Tauranga divestment, Rangiuru Business Park and divestment of non-share portfolio · Noted there had been no remuneration change for the last two years · Noted that a conditional sale & purchase contract had been signed for a considerable site at Rangiuru Business Park · Future work programme included a review of the current Director Appointment Policy, which would be brought to BOPRC for consideration. |
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That the Regional Council: 1. Receives the report, Quayside Holdings Limited - Directors Remuneration Review. 2. Approves the aggregate remuneration pool for Quayside Holdings Limited’s directors for 2024/25 at $520,000 (plus GST if any), which includes remuneration paid by Quayside Holdings Limited’s subsidiaries – Quayside Securities Limited and Quayside Properties Limited. 3. Approves increasing Quayside Holdings Limited’s directors’ fees for 2024/25, including remuneration paid by Quayside Holdings Limited’s subsidiaries – Quayside Securities Limited and Quayside Properties Limited, to: a) Chair $140,000 b) Independent directors (three) $70,000 each c) Councillor directors (two) $70,000 each d) Supplement for Committee Chairs (three) $10,000 each e) Council CEO director (one) $0. 4. Delegates authority to the Chief Executive to sign the Quayside Holdings Limited shareholder resolutions and any ancillary documentation required to give effect to such resolutions. CARRIED |
11.40 am – Cr White, Cr Crosby, Cr Iti and Cr Shirely entered the meeting.
2025/26 Annual Plan Presented by: Mat Taylor – General Manager Corporate and Kumaren Perumal – Chief Financial Officer. Key Points: · Outlined the rationale behind a non-consulting Annual Plan 2025/26 · Noted that an Annual Plan community information campaign would be undertaken · Public Transport targeted rates increase did not negate the private share increase expectation of Central Government · The Õhau wall deferral of funding from the 2025/26 financial year was a reflection of when the spend was expected to occur, not an indication of down-prioritisation i.e. it would not be prudent financial practice to collect rates towards the wall that might in fact not be utilised until after the 2025/26 year · Noted that BOPRC would have the opportunity to reintroduce the Õhau wall funding in the April 2025 Annual Plan report · It was staff’s recommendation that the Õhau wall funding be deferred at this stage in recognition of the current uncertainty regarding options and costs · The expert report regarding the Õhau wall options was expected to be ready in April 2025, and brought before BOPRC in May 2025. If the report was expedited, there might be insufficient time to explore all realistic options and identify/choose the most optimal one · Noted that clear communication regarding the Õhau wall budget deferral would form part of the Annual Plan information campaign. Key Points - Members: · Concerned that removing current allocations for the Õhau wall in the 2025/26 budget – recognising the timing explanation – would send an unfortunate and potentially misinterpreted prioritisation signal to the community · Suggested that the Õhau wall project be capitalised, rather than budgeted as operational expenditure · Noted that BOPRC would consult on the User Fees and Charges schedule, as was legally required. |
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That the Regional Council: 1. Approves for the purposes of setting budget estimates that the draft Annual Plan 2025/26 should include the identified savings and the additional expenditure as set out in section 2.1 of this report. 2. Confirms a preliminary financial envelope for the draft Annual Plan 2025/26, including: (a) A 3% general rates increase. (b) A 1% Total Targeted Rates increase (including a 5% public transport targeted rates increase). 3. Confirms that consultation is not required on the 2025/26 Draft Annual Plan. 4. Directs that public and targeted communication be undertaken to inform communities about the impacts of the 2025/26 Draft Annual Plan. CARRIED |
2025/26 - Fees & Charges Review Kumaren Perumal – Chief Financial Officer, Reuben Fraser – General Manager Regulatory Services and Alicia Burningham – Corporate Planner Key Points: · Report captured the output of previous workshops on fees and charges, and leads to a formal proposal for consultation in March/April of 2025. Key Points - Members: · Discussed that the proposed increase to harbour dues has not been included as projected shipping volumes were projected to generate sufficient revenue and the fundamental principle of fees is cost-recovery only.
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That the Regional Council: 1. Receives the report, 2025/26 - Fees & Charges review. 2. Approves the draft Fees and Charges Policy 2025/26, to enable preparation of a Statement of Proposal and Draft Fees and Charges Policy 2025/26 for consultation in 2025. [CARRIED] |
Regional Fares Review Presentation - Regional Fares Review pdf - Regional Council - 11 December 2024: Objective ID A4843667 ⇨ Presented by: Oliver Haycock – Director Public Transport and Andrew Williams – Manager Transport Planning Key Points – Presentation: · Outlined the driver of this work was changes in private share targets set by Central Government · Set out the process to date, including community consultation · Outlined the proposed fare and concession options and associated modelling. Key Points: · Provided an outline of the review process to date, including the recommended options from the Public Transport Committee, which reflected today’s recommendations · The intent was to confirm the proposed zones at today’s meeting · Clarified the Fare confirmation process following today’s meeting, noting that the final confirmation would take place in March 2025, allowing for some time to ‘tweak’ zones if required · Recognised this was not an easy nor necessarily desired decision for BOPRC to make. Key Points - Members: · Complimented the staff, recognising the challenges relating to fare pricing, largely caused by the significant and rapid changes introduced by Central Government · Noted that fare box recovery in Bay of Plenty is lower than the national average currently · Considered the final recommendations represented a pragmatic and acceptable solution · Suggested fare reviews could favourably be undertaken more frequently than the legally required six yearly · Recognised the financial impact on parts of the community and the genuine concerns this could generate; which highlighted the importance of communicating well about the changes · Noted that the zones in the northern Western Bay of Plenty were significantly smaller/narrower than in other Bay of Plenty areas, which contradicted the fairness and equity principle BOPRC strived for · Suggested a third recommendation be included that staff be directed to review the Northern Western Bay of Plenty Zones and report back to Council at its meeting in February 2025. Support for the additional recommendation was expressed. |
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That the Regional Council: 1. Receives the report, Regional Fares Review.
3. Directs staff to review the Northern Western Bay of Plenty Zones and report back to Council at its meeting in February 2025. CARRIED |
Tauranga Public Transport Joint Committee - Updated Terms of Reference Presented by Oliver Haycock – Director Public Transport. Key Points: · Noted that the main purpose of the reframed Committee was to monitor the delivery of the Transport System Plan. Key Points - Members: · Suggested that BOPRC appoint an alternate member (in addition to the two primary members) to align with the Tauranga City Council representation. |
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That the Regional Council: 1. Receives the report “Tauranga Public Transport Joint Committee – Updated Terms of Reference”. 2. Adopts the updated Terms of Reference for the Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty Transport Committee (previously named the Tauranga Public Transport Joint Committee) in Attachment 1 and delegates the role and powers to, and sets the quorum for, the Committee as specified therein, with the following amendments: - Removes “Joint” from the Committee name (consistent with the decision made by Tauranga City Council), the new name being the “Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty Transport Committee”; - Appoints Cr Kat Macmillan as an Alternate Member for Bay of Plenty Regional Council (in addition to the two primary members). 3. Notes that the Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson remain unchanged, along with the arrangements for administrative support, which will continue to be rotated between BOPRC and TCC on an annual basis, currently sitting with TCC for 2024. CARRIED |
Representative Action Litigation Funding Presented by Monique Brooks – Legal and Commercial Manager and Mat Taylor – General Manager Corporate Key Points: · The nature of this public report was procedural, noting that details regarding the case before the Court could not be discussed · Noted that this matter had been discussed in detail at the Public Excluded section of the Risk and Assurance Committee meeting. |
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That the Regional Council: Receives the report, Representative Action Litigation Funding . 1. Approves that up to $5m of the Regional Fund Reserve is identified as the source of funding for any potentially unfunded class action defence costs. 2. Delegates to the Chief Executive authority to approve expenditure on costs relating to the Representative Class Action Litigation. 3. Confirms the public be excluded on the grounds set out in the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 from consideration of the following report attachment: - Flood Litigation Work Programme Update (copy of R&A confidential report) under Section 48(1)(a)(i) Section 7 (2)(g) as withholding the information is necessary to maintain legal professional privilege and that this attachment be released to the public on the Chief Executive’s approval. 4. Confirms the decision has a medium level of significance as determined by the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy. Council has identified and assessed different options and considered community views as part of making the decision, in proportion to the level of significance. CARRIED |
Notice of Motion: Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill Presented by: Cr Toi Kai Rākau Iti as the mover of the Notice of Motion as included in the Agenda. Key Points: · Noted that there had been discussions regarding this Notice of Motion since it was notified to Members/included in the agenda · Noted there was no seconder to the Motion at this stage · Noted an email had been circulated to Elected Members by the Chief Executive relating to a draft submission in support of sector submission prepared by Te Uru Kahika (Regional and Unitary Councils Aotearoa)’s submission on the Bill · Noted that if the Notice of Motion was not seconded, it would fail and not proceed Key Points - Members: · Noted that a draft submission to the sector submission prepared by Te Uru Kahika had been circulated to Members the evening before · Questioned if it was appropriate for BOPRC to make/support a submission on the Bill as what it concerned was embedded in all of BOPRC’s business and responsibilities · Suggested, if making a submission, it be neutral in nature, recognising the principles’ impact on BOPRC and the need for BOPRC to implement the consequences · Any submission made on behalf of BOPRC would have to be approved and supported by Members, who should have the ability to agree/disagree/amend it accordingly · BOPRC should showcase its experience of undertaking its responsibilities under the Treaty of Waitangi, and any submission should emphasize this · If making a submission, suggested a focus on the five principles/interpretation as set out in the Bill, i.e. the submissions must be focussed on what was there, rather than what BOPRC may ideally like the Bill to be · Considered it appropriate for BOPRC to make a submission, rather than remain silent · Given the short submission timeframe, there was agreement to seek to agree content of any submission via email, which was in accordance with normal practice. It was further agreed that the submission would be finalised with 'majority agreement'. |
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That the Regional Council: 1. Receives the Notice of Motion: Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill
2. Presents a submission on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill to the Justice Select Committee subject to the Council approving the substance of the submission by 7 January 2025. A show of hands indicated seven for, seven against the changed notice of motion. The Chairman used his casting vote in support of the motion. The Motion was CARRIED |
Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management Recovery Manager Nomination |
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That the Regional Council: 1. Receives the report, Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management Recovery Manager Nomination. 2. Endorses the nomination of Jacqui Rolleston-Steed, Director – Regional Public Service Commission – Bay of Plenty as a Civil Defence Emergency Management Recovery Manager under Section 29 of the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 (CDEM Act). CARRIED |
Appointment of Acting Chief Executive |
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That the Regional Council: 1. Receives the report, Appointment of Acting Chief Executive. 2. Appoints Namouta Liza Poutasi – General Manager Strategy & Science as Acting Chief Executive for the period 23 December 2024 to 5 January 2025 (inclusive), during a period of leave for the Chief Executive. CARRIED |
1.10 pm – The meeting adjourned.
1.35 pm – The meeting reconvened. Cr White and Cr von Dadelszen withdrew from the meeting.
Whakatāne Project Future Proof - Update Presented by: Mark Townsend – Engineering Manager 1.45 pm – Cr White entered the meeting Key Points - Presentation: · Presented drone footage of stage one of Project Future Proof. Key Points: · Displayed a flyover video of the work to date at the Whakatāne Harbour as part of Project Future Proof · Outlined that art by a local Whakatāne artist had been approved for inclusion in the design · Advised that stage two of the project had been split into two · Was working closely with landscape designers at Whakatāne District Council (WDC) in creating a visually appealing barrier between land and water · The pohutukawa trees on the stopbank were protected and could not be removed. Sheet piling had been introduced to negate the effects of the root systems · Provided clarification on the access points. 1.52 pm – Cr von Dadelszen entered the meeting (via Zoom) · Stage four of the project incorporated the Wairere Stream bridge · WDC were responsible for ongoing operating expenditure on any landscaping developed in the course of the project. In response to questions: · The Fishing Club was considering shifting their building within their existing site boundaries to stand on the landward side of the realigned floodwall. |
Recognition of Cr Paula Thompson's Contribution in Various Council Appointed Roles Presented by: Chairman Leeder · The Chair noted that Cr Thompson recently made the decision to step down from her roles on SmartGrowth, Tauranga Moana Advisory Group (TMAG), and Mount Air Quality Working Party · Acknowledged Cr Thompson’s significant contribution to these groups, and by extension the impact she has made for the region · Noted that Cr Thompson has been a part of the leadership of SmartGrowth since her first term at BOPRC in early 2011, has been part of TMAG since its inception in 2014 and part of Mt Air Quality Working Party since its inception three years ago · Noted her ability to build credibility of new forums and her collaborative and strategic approach · Noted the selfless and future-focused decision to provide the opportunity for other councillors to take up opportunities with these groups · On behalf of BOPRC and staff acknowledged and thanked Cr Thompson for the significant contribution to these groups · Members noted their support of this acknowledgement. |
Resolution to exclude the public 1 Excludes the public from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting as set out below: 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 are as follows:
2 That Paul Spurdle – Consultant, Versos be permitted to stay in the public excluded section of the meeting due to their knowledge of the matter under discussion, being Report: Rotorua Land Acquisition Business Case Update and Next Steps. CARRIED |
8. Resolutions Transferred Into the Open Section
Resolutions and Reports Tabled Document 1 - Documents Released into the Open pdf - CE Recruitment - Council 11 December 2024: Objective ID A4847307 ⇨
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Item 14.4 Chief Executive’s Recruitment – Chief Executive Job Description and Job Sizing 1. Receives the report, Chief Executive’s Job Description and Job Sizing. 2. Endorses the Executive Employment Committee’s recommendation and approves the Chief Executive’s Job Description as per Attachment 1. 3. Endorses the Executive Employment Committee’s recommendation and approves the salary range to be negotiated with the preferred candidate between 85% - 115% of the mid-range identified in Strategic Pay’s Chief Executive Job Sizing and Remuneration Recommendation Report December 2024. 5. Confirms that the report, attachment 1 and resolutions be released to the public for inclusion in the Chief Executive recruitment process.
Item 14.5 Council Chair and Deputy Chair Chief Executive negotiation delegations 1. Receives the report, Council Chair and Deputy Chair Chief Executive negotiation delegations. 2. Endorses the Executive Employment Committee’s recommendation and delegates authority to the Regional Council’s Chair and Deputy Chair to negotiate and finalise contract terms with the preferred candidate. 3. Confirms the public be excluded from consideration of this report on the grounds set out in the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 under Section 48(1)(a)(i) Section 7 (2)(i) as withholding the information is necessary to enable any local authority holding the information to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations). 4. Confirms that the report be released to the public on the Chief Executive’s approval.
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A karakia was provided by Cr Te Taru White.
2.52 pm – the meeting closed.
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Chairperson, Regional Council