Civic Affairs Committee
MINUTES
Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Civic Affairs Committee held in the Council Chambers, Dunedin Public Art Gallery, The Octagon, Dunedin on Tuesday 16 May 2023, commencing at 1:00pm
PRESENT
Deputy Chairperson |
Cr Marie Laufiso
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Members |
Cr Sophie Barker |
Cr David Benson-Pope |
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Cr Christine Garey |
Cr Kevin Gilbert |
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Cr Carmen Houlahan |
Cr Cherry Lucas |
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Cr Mandy Mayhem |
Cr Jim O'Malley |
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Mayor Jules Radich |
Cr Steve Walker |
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Cr Brent Weatherall |
Cr Andrew Whiley |
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IN ATTENDANCE |
Sandy Graham (Chief Executive Officer)
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Governance Support Officer Clare Sullivan (Principal Committee Advisor)
In the absence of the Chairperson the Deputy Chairperson, Cr Laufiso chaired the meeting.
There was no Public Forum.
Moved (Cr Marie Laufiso/Cr Steve Walker): That the Committee: Accepts the apologies from Crs Acklin and Vandervis. Motion carried (CAC/2023/007) |
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Moved (Cr Marie Laufiso/Cr Cherry Lucas): That the Committee:
Confirms the agenda without addition or alteration.
Motion carried (CAC/2023/008) |
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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Moved (Cr Marie Laufiso/Cr Mandy Mayhem): That the Committee:
a) Notes the Elected Members' Interest Register; and b) Confirms the proposed management plan for Elected Members' Interests. Motion carried (CAC/2023/009) |
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PART A REPORTS
6 COMMUNITY BOARD PRESENTATIONS
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A report from Civic provided an regular update of the Committee’s forward work programme to show areas of activity, progress and expected timeframes for decision making across a range of areas of work. |
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The Chief Executive (Sandy Graham) spoke to the report.
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Moved (Cr Marie Laufiso/Cr Carmen Houlahan): That the Committee:
Notes the Civic Affairs Committee forward work programme. Motion carried (CAC/2023/011) |
8 Remits to the LGNZ Annual General Meeting - Request for Support |
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A report from Civic provided three proposed remits from Hamilton City Council seeking support.
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The Chief Executive (Sandy Graham) and Principal Committee Advisor (Clare Sullivan) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
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Moved (Cr Marie Laufiso/Cr Steve Walker): That the Committee:
a) Does not support the remit on KiwiSaver and remuneration. b) Supports the remit of virtual quorums. Motion carried (CAC/2023/012) .
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Moved (Cr Marie Laufiso/Cr Steve Walker): That the Committee: Supports the remit on wellbeing.
Motion lost (CAC/2023/013) on a show of hands |
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There were no items for consideration by the chair.
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The meeting concluded at 3.43 pm.
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CHAIRPERSON