How the Council works
| Our Committees Explained | |
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Community Boards __________________________________________ Hurunui has one community board - the Hanmer Springs Community Board. This is not strictly a Council committee but is a statutory body with elected members that operates under the umbrella of the Council, to represent the Hanmer Springs community. Where funded by the Hanmer Springs amenity rate, the community board is responsible for recreation reserves, ward beautification, stormwater, footpaths, street lighting, township maintenance and public halls. - Hanmer Springs Community Board | |
Ward and Community Committees ___________________________________________ These committees are made up of community representatives from a particular ward. Their purpose is to: represent and act as an advocate for the interests of the community; consider and report on any matter referred to it by Council, and any issues of interest to the committee; make an annual submission to Council on expenditure; maintain an overview of services provided by Council within the community; communicate with community organisations and special interest groups in the community, and undertake any other responsibilities delegated by Council. | |
| - Amuri Community Committee - Cheviot Community Committee - Glenmark Community Committee | - Hurunui Community Committee - South Ward Committee |
Standing Committees __________________________________________ Standing Committees are responsible for the day-to-day work and decision-making needs of the council. They attend to specific areas of governance and are given delegations that would otherwise be held by the main council. Having Standing Committees divides some of the workload of the main council and allows them to attend to the decision making in specific areas. | |
| - Audit and Risk Committee - Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa Management Committee - Operations Committee | - Strategy and Community Committee - Water Liaison Committee |
Sub-Committees __________________________________________ We also have smaller committees (or sub-committees) that meet to cover other more specific topics, such as: * regulatory matters * youth matters * procurement * tourism * value for money These committees do not have a parent committee and report directly to Council when required. These committees may have delegations to aid in the decision-making process. | |
| - CEO Performance Review Committee - District Licensing Committee - Hurunui Youth Council | - Hurunui Tourism Board - Temporary Road Closures Subcommittee |
Joint Committees __________________________________________ Council is party to a number of joint committees with other local authorities. These committees are already established and only require Council to appoint its members. | |
| - Canterbury Regional Landfill Committee - Canterbury Regional Transport Committee - Canterbury Waste Committee - Civil Defence Emergency Management Group | - Enterprise North Canterbury - Regional Water Management Committee - Road Safety Committee |
Funding and Awards Panels __________________________________________ The Council looks after a number of award and grant schemes that recognise special achievement or sponsor sporting and artistic endeavours. | |
| - Creative Communities NZ Fund Assessment Panel - Heritage and Environment Fund Panels | - Secondary School Achievers Panel - Sport NZ Assessment Panel |
