Te Kaunihera o Tai Tokerau ki te Raki
AGENDA
Extraordinary Strategy and Policy Committee Meeting
Thursday, 1 July 2021
Time: |
12.45 pm |
Location: |
Council Chamber Memorial Avenue Kaikohe |
Membership:
Cr Rachel Smith - Chairperson
Cr David Clendon
Mayor John Carter
Deputy Mayor Ann Court
Cr Dave Collard
Cr Felicity Foy
Cr Kelly Stratford
Cr Moko Tepania
Cr John Vujcich
Member Belinda Ward
Authorising Body |
Mayor/Council |
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Status |
Standing Committee |
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE
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Strategy and Policy Committee Terms of Reference |
Approval Date |
19 December 2019 |
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Responsible Officer |
Chief Executive |
Purpose
The purpose of the Strategy and Policy Committee (the Committee) is to set direction for the district, determine specific outcomes that need to be met to deliver on that vision, and set in place the strategies, policies and work programmes to achieve those goals.
In determining and shaping the strategies, policies and work programme of the Council, the Committee takes a holistic approach to ensure there is strong alignment between the objectives and work programmes of the strategic outcomes of Council, being:
· Better data and information
· Affordable core infrastructure
· Improved Council capabilities and performance
· Address affordability
· Civic leadership and advocacy
· Empowering communities
The Committee will review the effectiveness of the following aspects:
· Trust and confidence in decision-making by keeping our communities informed and involved in decision-making;
· Operational performance including strategy and policy development, monitoring and reporting on significant projects, including, but not limited to:
o FN2100
o District wide strategies (Infrastructure/ Reserves/Climate Change/Transport)
o District Plan
o Significant projects (not infrastructure)
o Financial Strategy
o Data Governance
o Affordability
· Consultation and engagement including submissions to external bodies / organisations
To perform his or her role effectively, each Committee member must develop and maintain
his or her skills and knowledge, including an understanding of the Committee’s responsibilities, and of the Council’s business, operations and risks.
Power to Delegate
The Strategy and Policy Committee may not delegate any of its responsibilities, duties or powers.
Membership
The Council will determine the membership of the Strategy and Policy Committee.
The Strategy and Policy Committee will comprise of at least seven elected members (one of which
will be the chairperson).
Mayor Carter |
Rachel Smith – Chairperson |
David Clendon – Deputy Chairperson |
Moko Tepania |
Ann Court |
Felicity Foy |
Dave Collard |
John Vujcich |
Belinda Ward – Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board |
Non-appointed councillors may attend meetings with speaking rights, but not voting rights.
Quorum
The quorum at a meeting of the Strategy and Policy Committee is 5 members.
Frequency of Meetings
The Strategy and Policy Committee shall meet every 6 weeks, but may be cancelled if there is no business.
Committees Responsibilities
The Committees responsibilities are described below:
Strategy and Policy Development
· Oversee the Strategic Planning and Policy work programme
· Develop and agree strategy and policy for consultation / engagement;
· Recommend to Council strategy and policy for adoption;
· Monitor and review strategy and policy.
Service levels (non regulatory)
· Recommend service level changes and new initiatives to the Long Term and Annual Plan processes.
Policies and Bylaws
· Leading the development and review of Council's policies and district bylaws when and as directed by Council
· Recommend to Council new or amended bylaws for adoption
Consultation and Engagement
· Conduct any consultation processes required on issues before the Committee;
· Act as a community interface (with, as required, the relevant Community Board(s)) for consultation on policies and as a forum for engaging effectively;
· Receive reports from Council’s Portfolio and Working Parties and monitor engagement;
· Review as necessary and agree the model for Portfolios and Working Parties.
Strategic Relationships
· Oversee Council’s strategic relationships, including with Māori, the Crown and foreign investors, particularly China
· Oversee, develop and approve engagement opportunities triggered by the provisions of Mana Whakahono-ā-Rohe under the Resource Management Act 1991
· Recommend to Council the adoption of new Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)
· Meet annually with local MOU partners
· Quarterly reviewing operation of all Memoranda of Understanding
· Quarterly reviewing Council’s relationships with iwi, hapū, and post-settlement governance entities in the Far North District
· Monitor Sister City relationships
· Special projects (such as Te Pū o Te Wheke or water storage projects)
Submissions and Remits
· Approve submissions to, and endorse remits for, external bodies / organisations and on legislation and regulatory proposals, provided that:
o If there is insufficient time for the matter to be determined by the Committee before the submission “close date” the submission can be agreed by the relevant Portfolio Leaders, Chair of the Strategy and Policy Committee, Mayor and Chief Executive (all Councillors must be advised of the submission and provided copies if requested).
o If the submission is of a technical and operational nature, the submission can be approved by the Chief Executive (in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Leader prior to lodging the submission).
· Oversee, develop and approve any relevant remits triggered by governance or management commencing in January of each calendar year.
· Recommend to Council those remits that meet Council’s legislative, strategic and operational objectives to enable voting at the LGNZ AGM. All endorsements will take into account the views of our communities (where possible) and consider the unique attributes of the district.
Fees
· Set fees in accordance with legislative requirements unless the fees are set under a bylaw (in which case the decision is retained by Council and the committee has the power of recommendation) or set as part of the Long Term Plan or Annual Plan (in which case the decision will be considered by the Long Term Plan and Annual Plan and approved by Council).
District Plan
· Review and approve for notification a proposed District Plan, a proposed change to the District Plan, or a variation to a proposed plan or proposed plan change (excluding any plan change notified under clause 25(2)(a), First Schedule of the Resource Management Act 1991);
· Withdraw a proposed plan or plan change under clause 8D, First Schedule of the Resource Management Act 1991;
· Make the following decisions to facilitate the administration of proposed plan, plan changes, variations, designation and heritage order processes:
§ To authorise the resolution of appeals on a proposed plan, plan change or variation unless the issue is minor and approved by the Portfolio Leader District Plan and the Chair of the Regulatory committee.
§ To decide whether a decision of a Requiring Authority or Heritage Protection Authority will be appealed to the Environment Court by council and authorise the resolution of any such appeal.
§ To consider and approve council submissions on a proposed plan, plan changes, and variations.
§ To manage the private plan change process.
§ To accept, adopt or reject private plan change applications under clause 25 First Schedule Resource Management Act (RMA).
Rules and Procedures
Council’s Standing Orders and Code of Conduct apply to all the committee’s meetings.
Annual reporting
The Chair of the Committee will submit a written report to the Chief Executive on an annual basis. The review will summarise the activities of the Committee and how it has contributed to the Council’s governance and strategic objectives. The Chief Executive will place the report on the next available agenda of the governing body.
STRATEGY AND POLICY COMMITTEE - MEMBERS REGISTER OF INTERESTS
Name |
Responsibility (i.e. Chairperson etc) |
Declaration of Interests |
Nature of Potential Interest |
Member's Proposed Management Plan |
Hon John Carter QSO |
Board Member of the Local Government Protection Programme |
Board Member of the Local Government Protection Program |
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Carter Family Trust |
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Rachel Smith (Chair) |
Friends of Rolands Wood Charitable Trust |
Trustee |
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Mid North Family Support |
Trustee |
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Property Owner |
Kerikeri |
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Friends who work at Far North District Council |
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Kerikeri Cruising Club |
Subscription Member and Treasurer |
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Vision Kerikeri |
Financial Member |
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Rachel Smith (Partner) |
Property Owner |
Kerikeri |
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Friends who work at Far North District Council |
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Kerikeri Cruising Club |
Subscription Member |
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Vision Kerikeri |
Financial Member |
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Town and General Groundcare Limited |
Director. Shareholder |
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David Clendon (Deputy Chair) |
Chairperson – He Waka Eke Noa Charitable Trust |
None |
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Declare if any issue arises |
Member of Vision Kerikeri |
None |
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Declare if any issue arises |
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Joint owner of family home in Kerikeri |
Hall Road, Kerikeri |
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David Clendon – Partner |
Resident Shareholder on Kerikeri Irrigation |
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David Collard |
Snapper Bonanza 2011 Limited |
45% Shareholder and Director |
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Trustee of Te Ahu Charitable Trust |
Council delegate to this board |
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Deputy Mayor Ann Court |
Waipapa Business Association |
Member |
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Case by case |
Warren Pattinson Limited |
Shareholder |
Building company. FNDC is a regulator and enforcer |
Case by case |
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Kerikeri Irrigation |
Supplies my water |
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No |
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District Licensing |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Ann Court Trust |
Private |
Private |
N/A |
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Waipapa Rotary |
Honorary member |
Potential community funding submitter |
Declare interest and abstain from voting. |
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Properties on Onekura Road, Waipapa |
Owner Shareholder |
Any proposed FNDC Capital works or policy change which may have a direct impact (positive/adverse) |
Declare interest and abstain from voting. |
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Property on Daroux Dr, Waipapa |
Financial interest |
Any proposed FNDC Capital works or policy change which may have a direct impact (positive/adverse) |
Declare interest and abstain from voting. |
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Flowers and gifts |
Ratepayer 'Thankyou' |
Bias/ Pre-determination? |
Declare to Governance |
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Coffee and food |
Ratepayers sometimes 'shout' food and beverage |
Bias or pre-determination |
Case by case |
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Staff |
N/A |
Suggestion of not being impartial or pre-determined! |
Be professional, due diligence, weigh the evidence. Be thorough, thoughtful, considered impartial and balanced. Be fair. |
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Warren Pattinson |
My husband is a builder and may do work for Council staff |
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Case by case |
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Ann Court - Partner |
Warren Pattinson Limited |
Director |
Building Company. FNDC is a regulator |
Remain at arm’s length |
Air NZ |
Shareholder |
None |
None |
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Warren Pattinson Limited |
Builder |
FNDC is the consent authority, regulator and enforcer. |
Apply arm’s length rules |
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Property on Onekura Road, Waipapa |
Owner |
Any proposed FNDC capital work in the vicinity or rural plan change. Maybe a link to policy development. |
Would not submit. Rest on a case by case basis. |
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Felicity Foy |
Flick Trustee Ltd |
I am the director of this company that is the company trustee of Flick Family Trust that owns properties Seaview Road – Cable Bay, and Allen Bell Drive - Kaitaia. |
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Elbury Holdings Limited |
This company is directed by my parents Fiona and Kevin King. |
This company owns several dairy and beef farms, and also dwellings on these farms. The Farms and dwellings are located in the Far North at Kaimaumau, Bird Road/Sandhills Rd, Wireless Road/ Puckey Road/Bell Road, the Awanui Straight and Allen Bell Drive. |
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Foy Farms Partnership |
Owner and partner in Foy Farms - a farm on Church Road, Kaingaroa |
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Foy Farms Rentals |
Owner and rental manager of Foy Farms Rentals for dwellings on Church Road, Kaingaroa and dwellings on Allen Bell Drive, Kaitaia, and property on North Road, Kaitaia, one title contains a cell phone tower. |
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King Family Trust |
This trust owns several titles/properties at Cable Bay, Seaview Rd/State Highway 10 and Ahipara - Panorama Lane. |
These trusts own properties in the Far North. |
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112 Commerce Street Holdings Ltd |
Owner of commercial property in Commerce Street Kaitaia. |
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Foy Property Management Ltd |
Owner of company that manages properties owned by Foy Farms Rentals and Flick Family Trust. |
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Previous employment at FNDC 2007-16 |
I consider the staff members at FNDC to be my friends |
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Shareholder of Coastline Plumbing NZ Limited |
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Felicity Foy - Partner |
Director of Coastline Plumbing NZ Limited |
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Friends with some FNDC employees |
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Kelly Stratford |
KS Bookkeeping and Administration |
Business Owner, provides book keeping, administration and development of environmental management plans |
None perceived |
Step aside from decisions that arise, that may have conflicts |
Waikare Marae Trustees |
Trustee |
Maybe perceived conflicts |
Case by case basis |
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Bay of Islands College |
Parent Elected Trustee |
None perceived |
If there was a conflict, I will step aside from decision making |
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Karetu School |
Parent Elected Trustee |
None perceived |
If there was a conflict, I will step aside from decision making |
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Māori title land – Moerewa and Waikare |
Beneficiary and husband is a shareholder |
None perceived |
If there was a conflict, I will step aside from decision making |
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Sister is employed by Far North District Council |
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Will not discuss work/governance mattes that are confidential |
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Gifts - food and beverages |
Residents and ratepayers may ‘shout’ food and beverage |
Perceived bias or predetermination |
Case by case basis |
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Taumarere Counselling Services |
Advisory Board Member |
May be perceived conflicts |
Should conflict arise, step aside from voting |
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Sport Northland |
Board Member |
May be perceived conflicts |
Should conflict arise, step aside from voting |
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He Puna Aroha Putea Whakapapa |
Trustee |
May be perceived conflicts |
Should conflict arise, step aside from voting should they apply for funds |
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Kawakawa Returned Services Association |
Member |
May be perceived conflicts |
Should conflict arise, step aside from voting should they apply for funds |
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Whangaroa Returned Services Association |
Member |
May be perceived conflicts |
Should conflict arise, step aside from voting should they apply for funds |
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National Emergency Management Advisor Committee |
Member |
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Case by case basis |
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Te Rūnanga ā Iwi o Ngāpuhi |
Tribal affiliate member |
As a descendent of Te Rūnanga ā Iwi o Ngāpuhi I could have a perceived conflict of interest in Te Rūnanga ā Iwi o Ngāpuhi Council relations |
Declare a perceived conflict should there appear to be one |
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Te Rūnanga ā Iwi o Ngāti Hine |
Tribal affiliate member |
Could have a perceived conflict of interest |
Declare a perceived conflict should I determine there is a conflict |
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Kawakawa Business and Community Association |
Member |
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Will declare a perceived conflict should there appear to be one |
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Kelly Stratford - Partner |
Chef and Barista |
Opua Store |
None perceived |
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Māori title land – Moerewa |
Shareholder |
None perceived |
If there was a conflict of interest I would step aside from decision making |
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Moko Tepania |
Teacher |
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Kaikohe. |
Potential Council funding that will benefit my place of employment. |
Declare a perceived conflict |
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Chairperson |
Te Reo o Te Tai Tokerau Trust. |
Potential Council funding for events that this trust runs. |
Declare a perceived conflict |
Tribal Member |
Te Rūnanga o Te Rarawa |
As a descendent of Te Rarawa I could have a perceived conflict of interest in Te Rarawa Council relations. |
Declare a perceived conflict |
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Tribal Member |
Te Rūnanga o Whaingaroa |
As a descendent of Te Rūnanga o Whaingaroa I could have a perceived conflict of interest in Te Rūnanga o Whaingaroa Council relations. |
Declare a perceived conflict |
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Tribal Member |
Kahukuraariki Trust Board |
As a descendent of Kahukuraariki Trust Board I could have a perceived conflict of interest in Kahukuraariki Trust Board Council relations. |
Declare a perceived conflict |
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Tribal Member |
Te Rūnanga ā-Iwi o Ngāpuhi |
As a descendent of Te Rūnanga ā-Iwi o Ngāpuhi I could have a perceived conflict of interest in Te Rūnanga ā-Iwi o Ngāpuhi Council relations. |
Declare a perceived conflict |
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John Vujcich |
Board Member |
Pioneer Village |
Matters relating to funding and assets |
Declare interest and abstain |
Director |
Waitukupata Forest Ltd |
Potential for council activity to directly affect its assets |
Declare interest and abstain |
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Director |
Rural Service Solutions Ltd |
Matters where council regulatory function impact of company services |
Declare interest and abstain |
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Director |
Kaikohe (Rau Marama) Community Trust |
Potential funder |
Declare interest and abstain |
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Partner |
MJ & EMJ Vujcich |
Matters where council regulatory function impacts on partnership owned assets |
Declare interest and abstain |
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Member |
Kaikohe Rotary Club |
Potential funder, or impact on Rotary projects |
Declare interest and abstain |
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Member |
New Zealand Institute of Directors |
Potential provider of training to Council |
Declare a Conflict of Interest |
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Member |
Institute of IT Professionals |
Unlikely, but possible provider of services to Council |
Declare a Conflict of Interest |
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Member |
Kaikohe Business Association |
Possible funding provider |
Declare a Conflict of Interest |
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Belinda Ward |
Ward Jarvis Family Trust |
Trustee |
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Kenneth Jarvis Family Trust |
Trustee |
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Residence in Watea |
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Belinda Ward (Partner) |
Ward Jarvis Family Trust |
Trustee and beneficiary |
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Kenneth Jarvis Family Trust |
Trustee and beneficiary |
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Residence in Watea |
Trustee |
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Extraordinary Strategy and Policy Committee Meeting Agenda |
1 July 2021 |
Extraordinary Strategy and Policy Committee Meeting
will be held in the Council Chamber, Memorial Avenue, Kaikohe on:
Thursday 1 July 2021 at 12.45 pm
Te Paeroa Mahi / Order of Business
1 Karakia Timatanga – Opening Prayer
2 Ngā Whakapāha Me Ngā Pānga Mema / Apologies and Declarations of Interest
4.1 Speed Limit Bylaw Review - Consultation and Timeline Update
5 Karakia Whakamutunga – Closing Prayer
6 Te Kapinga Hui / Meeting Close
1 Karakia Timatanga – Opening Prayer
2 Ngā Whakapāha Me Ngā Pānga Mema / Apologies and Declarations of Interest
Members need to stand aside from decision-making when a conflict arises between their role as a Member of the Council and any private or other external interest they might have. This note is provided as a reminder to Members to review the matters on the agenda and assess and identify where they may have a pecuniary or other conflict of interest, or where there may be a perception of a conflict of interest.
If a Member feels they do have a conflict of interest, they should publicly declare that at the start of the meeting or of the relevant item of business and refrain from participating in the discussion or voting on that item. If a Member thinks they may have a conflict of interest, they can seek advice from the Chief Executive Officer or the Team Leader Democracy Support (preferably before the meeting).
It is noted that while members can seek advice the final decision as to whether a conflict exists rests with the member.
No requests for deputations were received at the time of the Agenda going to print.
1 July 2021 |
4.1 Speed Limit Bylaw Review - Consultation and Timeline Update
File Number: A3254038
Author: Caitlin Thomas, Strategic Planner
Authoriser: Darren Edwards, General Manager - Strategic Planning and Policy
Take Pūrongo / Purpose of the Report
To seek approval from the Strategy and Policy Committee to revoke a decision made at the Strategy and Policy Committee meeting on 15 June 2021 in relation to the dates for the public consultation on the speed limit review for the Kaitāia-Awaroa; Broadwood-Kohukohu areas, Moerewa urban areas and the Te Oneroa-Ā-Tōhe Ninety Mile Beach area and conclude (close) the consultation period on 24 August 2021.
WhakarĀpopoto matua / Executive Summary
· On 15 June 2021 The Strategy and Policy Committee;
o agreed to undertake consultation on the proposed changes to speed limits in the Kaitāia-Awaroa; Broadwood-Kohukohu areas; and Moerewa urban areas, as well as on Te Oneroa-Ā-Tōhe Ninety Mile Beach area and
o confirmed that the submission period will last for a period of six weeks from 29 June 2021 to 10 August 2021.
· After the Strategy and Policy Committee Meeting staff from both the NTA and FNDC discussed the feedback provided by elected members and concluded that a more considered public engagement exercise is needed. This conclusion was based on;
o The size of geographic area being consulted on
o The need to plan in drop in events and coordinate with elected members events in their respective wards that captured the numerous and dispersed communities impacted by the proposed speed limit changes.
· As result of this discussion staff are recommending that commencement of consultation on the proposed speed limit changes be delayed by two weeks from what was approved at the 15 June Strategy and Policy Committee meeting. This will see consultation commence on 12 July 2021 and conclude (close) on 24 August 2021
· With this proposed change hearings are expected to occur in late October instead of the previously communicated last September early October timeframes provided to the 15 June 2021 Strategy and Policy Committee meeting.
That the Strategy and Policy Committee: a) revokes the following resolution of the Strategy and Policy Committee made on 15 June 2021, Item 5.3 - Speed Limit Bylaw Review Statement of Proposal. Resolution 2021/1 Moved: Cr Kelly Stratford Seconded: Cr Felicity Foy That the Strategy and Policy Committee: c) confirms that the submission period will last for a period of six weeks from 29th June 2021 to 10th August 2021. Carried b) agree that the submission period will last for a period of six weeks from 12 July 2021 to 24 August 2021.
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1) TĀhuhu kŌrero / Background
The Speed Limits Bylaw 2019 is the statutory instrument that sets speed limits on local roads that Far North District Council is responsible for. As part of the national “Road to Zero” Road Safety Strategy, Council is required to review all speed limits in the district over time, with an initial focus on high benefit, self-explaining areas. The reviews are being led by the Northland Transportation Alliance (NTA) on a regional basis to ensure consistency across the region and to achieve cost savings. The Setting of Speed Limits Rule 2017 and the Local Government Act 2002 require Council, in its role as a Road Controlling Authority, to consult on proposed changes to speed limits.
A paper went to the June 15 2021 Strategy and Policy Committee meeting recommending that the Speed Limit Bylaw review in the areas of Kaitāia-Awaroa and Broadwood-Kohukohu, Moerewa urban area, and Ninety Mile Beach - Te Oneroa-Ā-Tōhe area commence on June 29 2021 and conclude (close) on 10 August 2021.
Public consultation
Section 2.5 of the Setting of Speed Limits Rule 2017 identifies the groups and organisations that must be consulted before setting a new speed limit. This includes any local communities that may be affected by the proposed speed limit. Consultation must be undertaken in accordance with Section 156 of the Local Government Act 2002.
The communities that make up the Kaitāia-Awaroa and Broadwood-Kohukohu areas, the Moerewa urban area, and Ninety Mile Beach - Te Oneroa-Ā-Tōhe are numerous and geographically dispersed.
Council is also required to ensure that there is reasonable opportunity for persons to present their views to Council in a manner that is appropriate to the preferences and needs of those persons.
2) matapaki me NgĀ KŌwhiringa / Discussion and Options
Option 1: Public Consultation commences on 29 June 2021
Under this option public consultation will commence on 29 June 2021 and conclude (close) on 10 August 2021.
Advantages and disadvantages of commencing public consultation on 29 June 2021
Advantages |
- This decision is consistent with the Strategy and Policy Committee resolution from 15 June 2021. It therefore requires no amendments to previous resolutions. |
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Disadvantages |
- Staff will not have time to build in the verbal feedback received during the Strategy and Policy Committee Meeting into the communications and engagement event planning for the public consultation for this round of speed limit reviews. |
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Option 2: Public Consultation commences on 12 July 2021
Under this option public consultation commences 12 July 2021 and concludes on 24 August 2021.
Advantages and disadvantages of commencing public consultation on 12 July 2021
Advantages |
- Taking onboard the feedback from the Elected Members in the Strategy and Policy Committee meeting, staff can use the additional two weeks to build into the communications and engagement planning events to cover the numerous and dispersed communities that are captured in the Kaitāia-Awaroa and Broadwood-Kohukohu review areas, the Moerewa urban review area, and the Ninety Mile Beach - Te Oneroa-Ā-Tōhe review area. |
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Disadvantages |
- The decision to delay public consultation by two weeks could be perceived negatively by the public and not reflect well on the decision-making processes in place at Council. - This requires an amendment to the resolution of the committee on 15 June 2021. |
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Take Tūtohunga / Reason for the recommendation
Council is required to consult the affected community when proposing new speed limits in accordance with Section 156 of the Local Government Act 2002. Under this recommendation Council will be prepared to effectively engage with what is a dispersed and high number of communities across the Kaitāia-Awaroa and Broadwood-Kohukohu review areas, the Moerewa urban review area, and the Ninety Mile Beach - Te Oneroa-Ā-Tōhe review area.
3) PĀnga PŪtea me ngĀ wĀhanga tahua / Financial Implications and Budgetary Provision
There are no ongoing financial and budgetary implications of this decision
Nil
Hōtaka Take Ōkawa / Compliance Schedule:
Full consideration has been given to the provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 S77 in relation to decision making, in particular:
1. A Local authority must, in the course of the decision-making process,
a) Seek to identify all reasonably practicable options for the achievement of the objective of a decision; and
b) Assess the options in terms of their advantages and disadvantages; and
c) If any of the options identified under paragraph (a) involves a significant decision in relation to land or a body of water, take into account the relationship of Māori and their culture and traditions with their ancestral land, water sites, waahi tapu, valued flora and fauna and other taonga.
2. This section is subject to Section 79 - Compliance with procedures in relation to decisions.
He Take Ōkawa / Compliance Requirement |
Aromatawai Kaimahi / Staff Assessment |
State the level of significance (high or low) of the issue or proposal as determined by the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy |
Significance has been determined as “Low” under Councils Significance and Engagement Policy. |
State the relevant Council policies (external or internal), legislation, and/or community outcomes (as stated in the LTP) that relate to this decision. |
Land Transport Act 1998. Setting of Speed Limits Rule 2017. Local Government Act 2002. |
State whether this issue or proposal has a District wide relevance and, if not, the ways in which the appropriate Community Board’s views have been sought. |
This decision enables Council to consult the community on proposed new speed limits in the Kaitāia-Awaroa; Broadwood-Kohukohu; Moerewa urban; and Te Oneroa-Ā-Tōhe Ninety Mile Beach areas. |
State the possible implications for Māori and how Māori have been provided with an opportunity to contribute to decision making if this decision is significant and relates to land and/or any body of water. State the possible implications and how this report aligns with Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi. |
The speed limit review includes Te Oneroa-Ā-Tōhe Ninety Mile Beach. The proposed speed limits give effect to Action A:38 of the Te Oneroa-Ā-Tōhe Beach Management Plan which includes the following Action: - Undertake changes to the FNDC Bylaw(s) specifying safe speed limits and other measures along Te Oneroa-Ā-Tōhe including: - 30km/per hour speed limit within 200m of any beach accessway or any activity (e.g. boat launching, people fishing etc) on the beach; - 60km/per hour speed limit for the remainder of the beach |
Identify persons likely to be affected by or have an interest in the matter, and how you have given consideration to their views or preferences (for example – youth, the aged and those with disabilities). |
This decision enables a consultation process to be undertaken, whereby community views can be obtained before making final decisions. |
State the financial implications and where budgetary provisions have been made to support this decision. |
There are no ongoing financial implications associated with this decision. |
Chief Financial Officer review. |
The Chief Financial Officer has not reviewed this report. |