Economic Development Committee
MINUTES
Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Economic Development Committee held in the Council Chamber, Dunedin Public Art Gallery, The Octagon, Dunedin on Monday 15 May 2023, commencing at 10.00 am
PRESENT
Chairperson |
Cr Andrew Whiley |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Cr Christine Garey
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Members |
Cr Bill Acklin |
Cr Sophie Barker |
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Cr David Benson-Pope |
Cr Kevin Gilbert |
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Cr Carmen Houlahan |
Cr Marie Laufiso |
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Cr Cherry Lucas |
Cr Mandy Mayhem |
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Cr Jim O'Malley |
Mayor Jules Radich |
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Cr Lee Vandervis |
Cr Steve Walker |
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Cr Brent Weatherall |
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IN ATTENDANCE |
Sandy Graham (Chief Executive Officer), John Christie (Manager Enterprise Dunedin), Fraser Liggett (Economic Development Manager) and Clare Sullivan (Principal Committee Advisor) |
Governance Support Officer Jennifer Lapham
There was no Public Forum.
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Moved (Cr Andrew Whiley/Cr Steve Walker): That the Committee:
Confirms the agenda without addition or alteration
Motion carried (ED/2023/006) |
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.
Cr Houlahan provided an update to her register of interest.
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Moved (Cr Andrew Whiley/Cr Christine Garey): That the Committee:
Confirms the minutes of the Economic Development Committee meeting held on 7 March 2023 as a correct record. Motion carried (ED/2023/008) |
6 Economic Development Committee Forward Work Programme - May 2023 |
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A report from Civic provided an update of the Economic Development Committee forward work programme to show areas of activity, progress and expected timeframes for decision making across a range of areas of work. The Manager, Enterprise Dunedin (John Christie) spoke to the report and responded to questions. Cr Vandervis entered the meeting at 10.03 am. |
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Moved (Cr Andrew Whiley/Cr Christine Garey): That the Committee:
Notes the Economic Development Committee forward work programme. Motion carried (ED/2023/009) |
7 New Zealand Centre of Digital Excellence (CODE) Limited Update |
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A report from the New Zealand Centre of Digital Excellence Limited (CODE Ltd) provided an update on CODE activities between July 2022 and April 2023. The Chairperson, CODE Ltd (Murray Strong) and Council’s appointed Director, CODE (Adam La Hood) and Chief Executive, CODE Ltd (Tim Ponting) spoke to their PowerPoint Presentation and responded to questions. Cr Houlahan left the meeting at 10.59 am and returned at 11.01 am.
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Moved (Cr Andrew Whiley/Cr Mandy Mayhem): That the Committee:
Notes the New Zealand Centre of Digital Excellence Limited update report
Motion carried (ED/2023/010) |
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There were no items for consideration |
The meeting concluded at 11.55 pm.
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