Within this page you can find more about:
Membership
Exercise of Powers Authorities and Functions
Quorum
Relationships
Remuneration
Approval
The Terms of Reference for Community Board mentioned under Community Boards were approved by Council at its meeting held on 28th February 2001.
Conduct of Affairs
The Community Board shall conduct its affairs in accordance with the Local Government Act 2002, the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, the Local Authorities (Members' Interests) Act 1968 and Bylaw No. 24-Standing Orders.
Membership
The Community Board membership shall consist of elected Board members and the elected Councillor(s) for the ward area as appointed by Council under section 50 of the Local Government Act 2002.
Exercise of Powers, Authorities and Functions
The Community Board is responsible to ensure that any consent, licence or authority required to exercise its powers, authorities or functions is obtained before action is taken.
Council reserves the right to call up any proposal, to veto, alter, or refer back any proposed action of the Community Board, which, in the opinion of the District Council, is:
- Outside the Community Board's delegated powers
- One for which insufficient or no financial provision has been made;
- Contrary to Council's strategic plan or policy, or any other authority, licence consent or approval;
- Not consistent with Council's mission, vision, values and goals, or
- Not adequately documented
Quorum
The quorum at any meeting of the Community Board shall consist of half the members of the Community Board (including vacancies) if the number of members is even, and a majority if the number is odd.
Relationships
The Chief Executive is responsible for servicing and providing support to the Community Board in the completion of its duties and responsibilities. The Chief Executive generally appoints the Area Manager to provide these functions on his/her behalf.
The Area Manager shall be invited to attend all meetings of the Community Board.
Remuneration
Elected members shall be reimbursed for meetings and travel in accordance with Council's policies on Elected Members' Remuneration for Community Board members.