Notice of Meeting:
I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Dunedin City Council will be held on:
Date: Wednesday 30 June 2021
Time: 9.00 am
Venue: Council Chamber, Municipal Chambers, The Octagon, Dunedin
Sandy Graham
Chief Executive Officer
Council
SUPPLEMENTARY AGENDA
MEMBERSHIP
Mayor |
Mayor Aaron Hawkins |
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Deputy Mayor |
Cr Christine Garey
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Members |
Cr Sophie Barker |
Cr David Benson-Pope |
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Cr Rachel Elder |
Cr Doug Hall |
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Cr Carmen Houlahan |
Cr Marie Laufiso |
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Cr Mike Lord |
Cr Jim O'Malley |
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Cr Jules Radich |
Cr Chris Staynes |
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Cr Lee Vandervis |
Cr Steve Walker |
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Cr Andrew Whiley |
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Senior Officer Sandy Graham, Chief Executive Officer
Governance Support Officer Lynne Adamson
Lynne Adamson
Governance Support Officer
Telephone: 03 477 4000
Lynne.Adamson@dcc.govt.nz
Note: Reports and recommendations contained in this agenda are not to be considered as Council policy until adopted.
Council 30 June 2021 |
ITEM TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 24
Reports
15 Māori Representation 4
23 2021/2022 Statements of Intent - Dunedin City Holdings Group Companies 18
Resolution to Exclude the Public 132
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Council 30 June 2021 |
Māori Representation
Department: Executive Leadership Team
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 The purpose of this report is to seek agreement to establish mana whenua positions to represent Māori interests on standing committees of Council.
2 This report provides a summary of the local government legislative framework that requires Councils to provide opportunities for Māori to contribute to decision-making processes.
3 The report also outlines recent discussions with mana whenua and mataawaka through the Māori Participation Working Party (MPWP) in relation to Māori representation arrangements in Council. It also sets out the current Māori representation arrangements for the Dunedin City Council (DCC) and presents a review of Māori representation arrangements of metropolitan councils across New Zealand.
That the Council: a) Amends the membership of the Planning and Environment Committee Delegation to provide for two Rūnaka representatives (one from each Rūnaka) to be appointed to this committee. b) Amends the membership of the Infrastructure Services Committee Delegation to provide for two Rūnaka representatives (one from each Rūnaka) to be appointed to this committee. c) Invites Rūnaka to identify representatives from Kati Huirapa ki Puketeraki Rūnaka and Otakou Rūnaka, to be the representative members at Planning and Environment Committee and Infrastructure Services Committee. d) Notes, that the Committee Structure and Delegations Manual will be updated to reflect the decisions made. |
BACKGROUND
4 For many years there has been ongoing dialogue with mana whenua of what the best representation arrangements for Māori should be.
5 It is timely to consider updating the current Māori representation arrangements in light of the forthcoming Local Government reforms, recent legislative changes that removed barriers to the establishment of Māori Wards and the appointment of the General Manager, Maori, Partnerships and Policy whose role it is to lead the Māori strategic development across the DCC.
6 As background, this section of the report sets out the legislative framework for Māori representation.
Legislative framework for Māori Representation
7 Council is required to provide opportunities for Māori to contribute to its decision-making processes. This is set out in key legislation, such as the Local Government Act 2002 (LGA) and the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA).
8 The Local Government Act 2002 (LGA), section 81 requires local authorities to:
a) establish and maintain processes to provide opportunities for Māori to contribute to the decision-making processes of the local authority; and
b) consider ways in which it may foster the development of Māori capacity to contribute to the decision-making processes of the local authority.
9 In terms of allowing for mana whenua appointments to Council Standing Committees, the Local Government Act 2002 (LGA), cl 31(3) Schedule 7 allows for the appointment of individuals to a committee if the person has the skills, attributes or knowledge to contribute to the committee.
10 The exact wording of this clause is as follows:
“The members of a committee or subcommittee may, but need not be, elected members of the local authority, and a local authority or committee may appoint to a committee or subcommittee a person who is not a member of the local authority or committee if, in the opinion of the local authority, that person has the skills, attributes, or knowledge that will assist the work of the committee or subcommittee.”
11 On 24 February 2021, the Local Electoral (Māori Wards and Māori Constituencies) Amendment Bill passed its third reading to become law. This bill removed a significant barrier to the ability of Councils to establish Māori wards. As a result, 35 Councils have voted to establish Māori wards for the next triennium, in addition to the existing three Māori wards.
DISCUSSION
12 Initial engagement in early 2021 was undertaken with Council’s key Māori partners to understand the preferences of mana whenua and mataawaka in relation to the representation arrangements.
13 On 17 March 2021 the MPWP received two reports for discussion, Representation Review and Māori Wards. The MPWP considered the position of mana whenua and mataawaka on the issue of Māori wards in Dunedin.
14 At this meeting, discussion was held on the role and representation of a Māori ward in Dunedin and perspectives of both mana whenua and mataawaka present at the meeting were put forward. Mana whenua’s position was that they would prefer to continue to develop a strong Treaty partnership relationship with Council. Mataawaka supported this approach.
15 It was established that time to have a more considered discussion with the wider Māori community and Council on each of the three marae needed to occur. It was agreed that mana whenua, supported by mataawaka, would not pursue a Māori ward until the 2025 local government elections.
16 In April 2021, 10 year plan consultation hui were held with mana whenua and mataawaka communities. Feedback from these two hui signalled the need for Council to strengthen Māori partnership to develop more effective representation and participation in decision-making.
17 On 25 May 2021, Council considered the Māori Strategic Development report which noted that given the discussions held at the MPWP meetings, feedback from the broader Māori community and changes to the Local Electoral Act 2001, it was timely for Council to consider alternative to the current Māori representation arrangements.
18 On 14 June 2021, the MPWP considered a report that sought direction on Māori representation on nominated Council standing committees and a process and timeframe for reviewing and renaming the Māori Participation Working Party.
19 At this meeting, discussion was held in relation to what the most effective form of representation is for mana whenua. It was established that mana whenua representatives on Standing Committees would provide a stronger decision-making voice within Council and a stronger articulation of Treaty partnership with mana whenua.
20 The MPWP considered the most relevant Council Committees for mana whenua representatives to contribute their knowledge. The Planning and Environment Committee and the Infrastructure Services Committee were considered the most appropriate.
21 The MPWP also considered the number of mana whenua representatives who would be appointed to the two Council Committees.
22 Mana whenua preference is to have two representatives on each of the two identified Council Committees. This would ensure that there is equal representation of each of the two Rūnaka on both Committees. It would also ensure the possibility of Rūnaka developing capacity by mentoring younger Kai Tahu members into governance roles.
23 With these possible changes to Māori Representation arrangements, the MPWP also considered that it is timely to review the role and terms of reference of the MPWP as well as considering a more appropriate name for the MPWP.
24 Currently the status and mana of the MPWP does not adequately reflect an effective Treaty partnership approach to local government decision making. As mentioned there has been an ongoing discussion about the need to refocus the MPWP to operate at a more strategic level.
25 It is particularly timely, with the Strategic Framework Refresh project underway and the development of a Māori Strategic Framework, a Māori Capability plan and a Māori Engagement plan to utilise the skill, expertise and mana of the MPWP membership to potentially provide strategic oversight of this work.
Dunedin City Council Māori Representation Arrangements
26 For the DCC, current Māori representation arrangements are expressed in a number of ways across a number of different platforms.
27 These arrangements include a Memorandum of Understanding between the DCC, Te Rūnanga or Ōtākou and Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki established in 2006. The MPWP was also established in 2006. An operational partnership with Aukaha who work on behalf of both Te Rūnaka o Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki and Te Rūnaka o Ōtākou, was established in 2019. Additionally, DCC project governance arrangements frequently include Rūnaka members and Aukaha staff.
28 Mana whenua and mataawaka interests are directly represented within the Council’s governing arrangements by the MPWP. Māori membership on the MPWP consists of two members from Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki Rūnaka, two members from Te Rūnaka o Ōtākou and one member from Araiteuru Marae.
29 The MPWP was established as a Councillor advisory panel with the aim of providing greater understanding of Māori needs and aspirations and greater participation in strategic decision-making.
Other Local Authority Māori Representation Arrangements
30 As a way of comparison, it is useful to understand what pathways other Councils have taken to acknowledge Treaty partnership with Māori communities are effective. The following table provides a brief review of the Māori representation arrangements of metropolitan councils across New Zealand. The Otago Regional Council is included as a local example.
Council |
Existing Māori representation arrangements |
Plans for Māori Wards |
Auckland |
The Independent Māori Statutory Board (established under a separate Act) can appoint two members to any council committee that deals with the management and stewardship of natural and physical resources. |
Auckland Council supports a Māori ward in principle but will not implement it until it can increase the number of councillors (currently set by law at 20). |
Christchurch
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Te Hōnonga – This is a dedicated committee for Māori contribution with a mix of Elected Members and Runanga representatives: Focus areas are water, tribal economies, housing and land use on Māori reserves. This Committee can make recommendations to the Council but does not have delegated authority to make formal decisions on behalf of the Council. Operational and functional relationships exist with Mataawaka. |
No plans to establish Māori wards for the next triennium. |
Dunedin City Council |
Mana whenua and mataawaka interests are represented within DCC’s governing arrangements by the Māori Participation Working Party. Māori membership is made up of 5 Maori members from 3 local marae; Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki Rūnaka, Te Rūnaka o Ōtākou and Araiteuru Marae. |
No plans to establish Māori wards for the next triennium. |
Hamilton |
Hamilton City Council’s last full representation review (in the 2016-2019 triennium) considered various options in terms of appropriate Māori representation, including Māori wards. This review resulted in the establishment of the current Maangai Māori representation system. Maangai Māori were added to the Council’s governance committee structure in 2018 to represent mana whenua and mataawaka. |
Agreed to implement Māori wards. |
Hutt City |
No discernible existing agreements between mana whenua and Council beyond ad hoc project by project partnerships. |
No discernible plans to establish Māori wards for the next triennium. |
Otago Regional Council |
In 2019 two Ngāi Tahu representatives were appointed to the ORC’s Strategy and Planning Committee. The two appointees represent the four Rūnaka within the ORC’s regional area. |
No plans to establish Māori wards for the next triennium. |
Palmerston North |
In 2019 Palmerston North City Council partnered with mana whenua providing them voting membership on several committees. |
Agreed to implement Māori wards. |
Porirua |
In November 2017 Porirua City Council partnered with mana whenua providing them voting membership on all committees except full Council and partnership on both policy and operational matters. |
Agreed to implement Māori wards. |
Queenstown Lakes |
QLDC is a signatory of Te Roopu Taiao alongside six other Otago Councils and mana whenua. Te Roopu Taiao deals with the higher-level political interface, budget setting, accessing resources, and commitments for members. Its area of interest covers the traditional area of Murihiku. |
No discernible plans to establish Māori wards for the next triennium. |
Tauranga City Council |
Tauranga City Council has three formal groups through which Maori participate in Council activities and decision-making processes. A Tangata Whenua and Council standing committee; an iwi and hapū collective made up of 17 representatives; and a Kaumatua forum. |
Agreed to implement Māori wards. |
Upper Hutt |
Currently the Upper Hutt City Council only have Draft Māori Partnership Agreements which they are looking at re-invigorating in the near future. |
No discernible plans to establish Māori wards for the next triennium. |
Wellington |
First local authority to establish a Māori committee in 1989. Two MoU’s with two mana whenua organisations. In October 2020 Council voted to introduce mana whenua representation with voting rights and remuneration on council committees. |
Agreed to implement Māori wards. |
Whangarei |
In June 2014 The Whangarei District Council and mana whenua established Te Kārearea. Te Kārearea allows Mana Whenua to directly communicate with Council Senior Management, and elected representatives on high level strategic matters. |
Agreed to implement Māori wards. |
OPTIONS
Option One: Mana whenua representation on Council Committees and review of the MPWP (Recommended Option)
31 That council provides for the appointment of mana whenua representation on two Committees and reviews the MPWP’s terms of reference.
Advantages
· A strengthened Treaty of Waitangi partnership between the DCC and mana whenua
· A stronger decision-making contribution from mana whenua representatives on Council Committees
· The status and mana of the MPWP is acknowledged in a refreshed terms of reference
Disadvantages
· There will be additional work and additional cost.
Option Two: No mana whenua representation on Council Committees and a review of the MPWP
32 The Council does not provide for the appointment of mana whenua representative on two Standing Committees and reviews the MPWP’s terms of reference.
Advantages
· The status and mana of the MPWP is acknowledged in a refreshed terms of reference
Disadvantages
· Lack of strengthened Treaty of Waitangi partnership between the DCC and mana whenua
· No decision-making contribution from mana whenua representatives on Council Committees
· There will be additional work.
Option Three: Retain Status Quo
33 That Council does not provide for the appointment of mana whenua representatives on two Standing Committees and does not review the MPWP’s terms of reference.
Advantages
· There will be no additional work and no additional cost
Disadvantages
· Lack of strengthened Treaty of Waitangi partnership between the DCC and mana whenua
· No decision-making contribution from mana whenua representatives on Council Committees
· The status and mana of the MPWP is not acknowledged in a refreshed terms of reference
NEXT STEPS
34 If Council agrees to amend the membership of the Planning and Environment Committee and the Infrastructure Services Committee to provide for mana whenua representatives, staff will work with Rūnaka as they identify representatives for the two Committees.
35 If Council agrees that the MPWP will undertake a review, the staff will work with the MPWP to develop a process and timeframe for reviewing and renaming the Māori Participation Working Party.
36 The Committee Structure and Delegations Manual will be reissued to reflect the changes.
37 There will be an update report for the August Council Meeting.Signatories
Author: |
Jeanette Wikaira - Manahautū (General Manager Maori Partnerships and Policy) |
Authoriser: |
Sandy Graham - Chief Executive Officer |
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Infrastructure Services Committee Delegations |
13 |
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Planning and Environment Committee Delegations |
15 |
SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS
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Fit with purpose of Local Government This decision provides opportunities for Māori to effectively contribute to Council’s decision-making processes and consider ways in which Council can foster the development of Māori capacity. This decision also enables democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities. This decision promotes the social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of communities in the present and for the future. |
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Fit with strategic framework
This report directly relates to all areas of the DCC’s Strategic Framework and strategies, as it acknowledges the role of Māori representation in Council decision-making processes and the role of the Treaty of Waitangi in developing effective partnership with Māori. |
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Māori Impact Statement Mana whenua and mataawaka perspectives have directly informed this report. Rūnaka and Araiteuru representatives of the MPWP have collaborated in the meetings and discussions that form the content of this report. |
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Sustainability This report is in line with the Sustainability principle of the strategic framework, as it discusses relationship agreements with Māori regarding leadership, decision-making, participation, and effective partnership. |
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LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy Greater Māori representation and contribution to decision-making processes of Council is expected to bring greater visibility and clarity as to how current and future corporate planning functions (encompassing long term plans and associated statutory strategies, levels of service and performance measures) are supporting DCC strategic goals, the Treaty of Waitangi as well as meeting statutory requirements. |
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Financial considerations Remuneration for Rūnaka Standing Committee members would be determined in line with best practice across other local government organisations. The Civic budget has an allocation for external representatives, and this will be utilised for these positions. |
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Significance The report is considered to be of low significance in terms of the Significance and Engagement Policy. However, the significance of the decision to provide stronger Māori representation to contribute to Council decision-making is an issue of importance, particularly for Māori communities, but also for Dunedin as a whole, now and in the future. |
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Engagement – external There has been considerable engagement with mana whenua and mataawaka in the development of this report. |
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Engagement - internal The Māori Participation Working Party have been engaged in providing direction for the development of this report. |
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Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc. The Local Government Act (2002) provides for the appointment of a person who is not a member of the local authority to a Council committee. [cl.31(3) Schedule 7, LGA2002] |
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Conflict of Interest There are no known conflicts of interest. |
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Community Boards There are no known implications for Community Boards. |
Council 30 June 2021 |
2021/2022 Statements of Intent -
Dunedin City Holdings Group Companies
Department: Executive Leadership Team
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 This report accompanies the 2021/2022 Statements of Intent of Dunedin City Holdings Ltd (DCHL) and its subsidiary and associate companies for the year ending 30 June 2022.
2 The statements of intent have been adopted by their respective boards and endorsed by the board of Dunedin City Holdings Limited for presentation to Council. They incorporate feedback provided by the DCC as ultimate shareholder.
That the Council: a) Agrees to the 2021/22 Statements of Intent of Dunedin City Holdings Ltd and its subsidiary and associate companies.
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BACKGROUND
3 Dunedin City Holdings Limited and its subsidiary and associate companies are required by law to prepare a Statement of Intent on an annual basis.
4 The draft 2021/22 Statements of Intent (SoIs) for Dunedin City Holdings Group companies were presented to Council at the meeting of the Finance and Council Controlled Organisations Committee held 8 March 2021.
5 The meeting resolved:
“Moved (Cr Jim O'Malley/Cr Mike Lord):
That the Committee:
Notes the draft 2021/22 Statements of Intent of Dunedin City Holdings Group companies.
Motion carried (FCCO/2021/013)”
6 Elected Members were asked to provide email feedback on the draft SoIs to the Acting General Manager Finance by 31 March 2021. This deadline was subsequently extended to 5 May 2021 to allow members more time to review the SoIs.
7 The received feedback was included in a report to Council at its meeting on 25 May 2021, including a draft response to the directors of Dunedin City Holdings Limited on requested amendments to the draft SoIs.
8 The meeting resolved:
“Moved (Cr Mike Lord/Cr Doug Hall):
That the Council:
Approves the Statement of Intent feedback response.
Motion carried (CNL/2021/001) with Cr Lee Vandervis recording his vote against.”
DISCUSSION
9 The final Statements of Intent for Dunedin City Holdings Limited group companies are now provided to Council for consideration.
10 The attachments include a report from Dunedin City Holdings Limited identifying changes made to the SoIs and how the companies have addressed the matters raised by council.
Signatories
Author: |
Gavin Logie - Chief Financial Officer |
Authoriser: |
Sandy Graham - Chief Executive Officer |
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Title |
Page |
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DCHL Covering Memo |
22 |
⇩b |
Dunedin City Holdings Ltd Statement of Intent FY2022 |
25 |
⇩c |
Aurora Energy Statement of Intent FY2022 |
34 |
⇩d |
City Forests Statement of Intent FY2022 |
50 |
⇩e |
Delta Utility Services Ltd Statement of Intent FY2022 |
62 |
⇩f |
Dunedin City Treasury Ltd Statement of Intent FY2022 |
76 |
⇩g |
Dunedin International Airport Statement of Intent FY2022 |
83 |
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Dunedin Railways Ltd Statement of Intent FY2022 |
101 |
⇩i |
Dunedin Stadium Property Ltd Statement of Intent FY2022 |
108 |
⇩j |
Dunedin Venues Management Statement of Intent FY2022 |
115 |
⇩k |
DCC Feedback on Group Statements of Intent 2021/2022 |
130 |
SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS
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Fit with purpose of Local Government Preparation of Statements of Intent (SoIs) is a legislative requirement for Council Controlled Organisations. |
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Fit with strategic framework
All SoIs take in consideration the Council’s Strategic Framework, and the themes of Council’s Letter of Expectation to DCHL. |
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Māori Impact Statement There are no known impacts for tangata whenua. |
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Sustainability There are no known impacts for sustainability. |
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LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy There are no known implications. |
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Financial considerations There are no financial implications – the SoIs do include a section on the anticipated financial performance and position. |
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Significance This report is considered low in terms of Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy. |
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Engagement – external There has been no external engagement outside of DCHL Group. |
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Engagement - internal Engagement with Council as ultimate shareholder from February 2021, as set out in the reports. |
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Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc. There are no known risks. |
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Conflict of Interest There are no known conflicts of interest. |
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Community Boards There are no known implications for Community Boards. |
Council 30 June 2021 |
Resolution to Exclude the Public
That the Council excludes the public from the following part of the proceedings of this meeting (pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987) namely:
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, or Section 6 or Section 7 or Section 9 of the Official Information Act 1982, as the case may require, which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public are as shown above after each item.