Community loans policy

Contents

Introduction

1.0 Framework for the policy

• 1.1 Purpose
• 1.2 Scope
  • 1.2.1 Types of assistance
  • 1.2.2 Definition of a 'community group'
• 1.3 Overall policy goal
• 1.4 Policy outcomes
• 1.5 Policy objectives
• 1.6 Principles
• 1.7 Policy mechanisms

2.0 Implementation

• 2.1 Criteria
  • 2.1.1 Eligibility criteria
  • 2.1.2 Further criteria
  • 2.1.3 Terms and conditions
  • 2.1.4 Default in payment of loan

3.0 Loans pool

4.0 Monitoring and review

Appendix

• Appendix 1: Definition of a community group
• Appendix 2: Monitoring the policy
• Appendix 3: Implementing the policy
  • Eligibility criteria
  • Prioritisation criteria
  • Community benefit criteria
  • Project development criteria
  • Financial criteria
  • Terms and conditions
  • Information required from applicants
  • Process for accessing a community loan

Approved by the Community Development and Equity Committee, the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee, and the Finance and Corporate Business Committee of Auckland City Council - August/September 2005.

Policy is effective from 1 July 2005 onwards.

Contact us if you have any enquiries regarding this policy.

ISBN 1-877362-00-X