Strath Taieri Community Board
MINUTES
Minutes of the inaugural meeting of the Strath Taieri Community Board held in the Edinburgh Room, Municipal Chambers, The Octagon, Dunedin on Thursday 31 October 2019, commencing at 3.00 pm
PRESENT
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Chairperson |
Barry Williams |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Mark O’Neill |
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Members |
Blair Dale |
David Frew |
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Leeann McLew |
Robin Thomas |
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Cr Mike Lord |
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IN ATTENDANCE |
Sandy Graham, General Manager City Services |
Governance Support Officer Jennifer Lapham
As this was the Board’s inaugural meeting, there was no Public Forum. .
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An apology was received from the Chief Executive Officer Dr Bidrose as she was unable to be in attendance. |
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The agenda for the meeting was noted.
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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.
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The General Manager City Services (Sandy Graham) welcomed everyone to the meeting and provided an introduction to the formal swearing in of members.
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Members made the declarations required by Schedule 7, Clause 14 of the Local Government Act 2002, which were witnessed by the General Manager City Services.
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7 Voting Procedure for Appointment of Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson |
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A report from Civic advised that voting for appointments such as the Board Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson was to be carried out in accordance with Schedule 7, Clauses 25(2), (3) and (4) of the Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Act 2004.
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Moved (Mike Lord/Robin Thomas): That the Board:
a) Adopts (System B), First Past the Post, as the voting method for the appointment of Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson. Motion carried (STCB/2019/033) |
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a) Chairperson |
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Moved (David Frew/Mark O'Neill): That the Board: b) Appoints Barry Williams as Chairperson Motion carried (STCB/2019/034)
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c) Deputy Chairperson |
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Moved (David Frew/Blair Dale): That the Board: a) Appoints Mark O’Neill as Deputy Chairperson Motion carried (STCB/2019/035) |
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9 Local Government Legislation - Briefing for the Inaugural Council Meeting |
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A report from Civic provided a general explanation of the following legislation as required by clause 21 of Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002. a) The Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987; b) The Local Authorities (Members' Interests) Act 1968; c) Sections 99, 105 and 105A of the Crimes Act 1961; d) The Secret Commissions Act 1910; and e) The Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. |
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Moved ( Mike Lord/David Frew): That the Board:
a) Notes the advice regarding key legislation that applies to members of the Community Board. Motion carried (STCB/2019/036) |
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A report from Civic requested that the Board give consideration to the date of the next Strath Taieri Community Board meeting It was proposed for Thursday 21 November 2019 commencing at 5.00 pm. The report noted that the schedule for 2020 will be brought to the meeting being held on 21 November 2019 for the Board’s confirmation. |
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Moved (David Frew/Blair Dale): That the Board:
a) Confirms that
its next meeting will be held on 21 November 2019 commencing at b) Notes that the meeting schedule for 2020 will be considered by the Board at the meeting of 21 November 2019. Motion carried (STCB/2019/037) |
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The meeting concluded at 3.20 pm. .
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C H A I R P E R S O N