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Governance

This section outlines the committee structure adopted by Council and appointments of Councillors to outside organisations.  Also included is information on the Triennial Agreement with other Councils in the Bay of Plenty region.

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Roles of Elected Members

Find out about the roles of Councillors, the Mayor and Deputy Mayor, Committee Chairpersons and Community Boards.

Triennial Agreement

The Triennial Agreement sets out the protocols for communication and co-ordination amongst the councils during the triennium.

Local Governance Statement

Our Local Governance Statement outlines how we engage with our community, how we make decisions, and how citizens can influence the Council’s decisions.

Standing Orders

Standing Orders are a set of rules that formalise the way we conduct our meetings.

Delegations Register

The Council can delegate most of its duties, powers and responsibilities to a committee, community board, member or officer of the Council.

Code of Conduct

Our Code of Conduct provides guidance on the standards of behaviour expected from elected members of the Whakatāne District Council.

Elections 2019

Elections of members of local authorities are held once every three years, voting has finished for the 2019 local election.

2018 Referendum on Māori Wards

In late 2017, Council considered and voted in favour of introducing Māori Wards in the District. The Council has now received a petition demanding that a poll of electors be undertaken on the decision, which will trigger a referendum on the issue.

Elections 2016

Election day for the 2016–19 triennium was Saturday, 8 October 2016.

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