Toitū Otago Settlers Museum Board

MINUTES

Confirmed minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Toitū Otago Settlers Museum Board held in the Otago Settlers Association Board Room, Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, 31 Queens Gardens, Dunedin on Tuesday 9 August 2016, commencing at 9.00 am

PRESENT

Chairperson	Phil Dowsett
Members	John Bezett	Kate Wilson
	Aaron Hawkins	Dot Page
	Susan Schweigman	Jennifer Evans
	Bernie Hawke

Governance Support Officer      Monique Elleboode

1       Apologies

There was an apology for lateness from Cr Hawkins.

2       Confirmation of agenda
	Moved (Cr John Bezett/Cr Kate Wilson): That the Board: Confirms the agenda without addition or alteration. Motion carried (TOSM/2016/008)

3       Declarations of interest

Members were reminded of the need to stand aside from decision-making when a conflict arose between their role as an elected representative and any private or other external interest they might have.

4       Confirmation of Minutes

4.1    ToitŪ Otago Settlers Museum Board meeting - 29 June 2016
	Moved (Dr Dot Page/Cr John Bezett): That the Board: Confirms the public part of the minutes of the Toitu Otago Settlers Museum Board meeting held on 29 June 2016 as a correct record. Motion carried (TOSM/2016/009)

Cr Hawkins entered the meeting at 9.02 am.

Reports

5       Toitu Otago Settlers Museum Activity Report
	There was a question regarding increasing the profile of the Museum on Facebook and via social media.  Mrs Evans advised that Trip Advisor was an excellent barometer on the Museum's appeal and success.
	Moved (Mr Phil Dowsett/Cr Kate Wilson): That the Board: a)     Notes the report from Toitū Otago Settlers Museum Activity Report and conveys its formal recognition and thanks to Cr Bezett for his commitment and work for the Museum Board over the years. .Motion carried (TOSM/2016/010)

The meeting concluded at 9.22 am.

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CHAIRPERSON