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I hereby give notice that an extraordinary meeting of the

GREAT BARRIER COMMUNITY BOARD

will be held as follows:

DATE: Tuesday, 22 January 2008
TIME: 10:00 am
VENUE: Community Health Centre
Claris
Great Barrier Island

Denise McKenzie
DEMOCRACY ADVISOR

Members:

Mr Paul Downie Chairperson
Ms Izzy Fordham Deputy Chairperson
Mr Mickey O'Shea
Mr Richard Somerville-Ryan
Ms Christina Spence
Hauraki Gulf Islands Councillor:
Cr Denise Roche
 
  1. Top APOLOGIES

    At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.

  2. Top EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

    Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:

    "An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at that meeting if-

    (a)

    The local authority by resolution so decides; and

    (b)

    The presiding member explains at the meeting at a time when it is open to the public,-

     

    (i)

    The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and

     

    (ii)

    The reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a subsequent meeting."

    Section 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:

    "Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,-

    (a)

    That item may be discussed at that meeting if-

     

    (i)

    That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the local authority; and

     

    (ii)

    The presiding member explains at the beginning of the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public, that the item will be discussed at the meeting; but

    (b)

    no resolution, decision, or recommendation may be made in respect of that item except to refer that item to a subsequent meeting of the local authority for further discussion."

  3. Top PUBLIC FORUM

    A period of time (approximately 20 minutes) is set aside for members of the public to address the meeting on matters within its delegated authority. A maximum of 5 minutes per item is allowed, following which there may be questions from members.

  4. Top PROPOSED HGI DISTRICT PLAN

    Paul Downie

     

    Chairperson

    7 January 2008

    Attaching a notice of motion requesting that council withdraw Great Barrier Island from the proposed HGI district plan hearings process and appoint an independent planning advocate/arbitrator to assist the board and the community to address the plan's shortcomings that were identified during the previous hearings.

    Also recommending that the Board seek legal clarification on the procedural rights under the Resource Management Act of submitters who made submissions in person to the previous hearings panel, to have the right to make their submissions in person to the new hearings panel and answer questions directly with them.

    [ATTACHMENT 4]

  5. Top AUCKLAND CITY YOUTH COUNCIL - GREAT BARRIER ISLAND REPRESENTATIVE

    Denise McKenzie

     

    Democracy Advisor

    11 January 2008

    The Auckland City Youth Council comprises young people aged 13-25 years. The aims of the Youth Council are centred on involving youth in issues of concern for young people in Auckland, promoting youth activities, providing a better environment for youth and assisting youth to experience civic affairs enabling them to voice their concerns for young people.

    A Great Barrier Island resident has expressed an interest in becoming involved with the Youth Council and attending its monthly meetings. The Board is being asked to support this initiative by providing funding of the return airfare. Details related to the resident have been circulated separately to Board Members.

    Recommending that the Board consider this request.

  6. Top CEMETERY/URUPA IN THE CENTRE OF GREAT BARRIER ISLAND

    Mickey O'Shea

     

    Board Member

    8 January 2008

    Attaching a notice of motion requesting that council actively pursue a site for a cemetery/urupa in the central area of Great Barrier Island.

    Recommending that the Board consider the notice of motion.

    [ATTACHMENT 6]

  7. Top INSIDE TOURISM SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL

    Denise McKenzie

     

    Democracy Advisor

    17 December 2007

    The Board's annual subscription to Inside Tourism has now expired.

    Recommending that the Board approve the renewal of this subscription of $285, to be funded from its 2007/2008 discretionary funding budget.

    [ATTACHMENT 7]

  8. Top INWARDS CORRESPONDENCE

    Denise McKenzie

     

    Democracy Advisor

    8 January 2008

    Attaching the following correspondence received since the Board's November meeting:

    • Email from the General Manager of SeaLink providing an update on Wynyard Wharf.
    • Letter from Fenella Christian regarding recycling at the rubbish dump.

    [ATTACHMENT 8A & 8B]

  9. Top ROYAL COMMISSION INTO AUCKLAND GOVERNANCE 2008

    Paul Downie

     

    Chairperson

    8 January 2008

    Attaching for the Board's information, the terms of reference for the Royal Commission into Auckland Governance.

    Recommending that the information be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 9]

  10. Top 2008/2009 ANNUAL PLAN POLITICAL PROCESS

    Anusha Guler

     

    Democracy Services Team Manager

    30 November 2007

    Providing the Board with the opportunity to request any changes to the capital works projects that will be included in the 2008/2009 annual plan.

    Recommending that the Board endorse the list of projects.

    [ATTACHMENT 10]

  11. Top CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT

    Providing the Chairperson with an opportunity to update the Board on the projects and issues he has been involved with since the last meeting.

    Note: this is an information item only and if the Chairperson wishes any action to be taken under this item, a written report must be provided for inclusion on the agenda.

  12. Top COUNCILLOR'S REPORT

    Providing Councillor Roche with the opportunity to update the Board on the projects and issues she has been involved with since the last meeting.

    Note: this is an information item only and if the Councillor wishes any action to be taken under this item, a written report must be provided for inclusion on the agenda.

  13. Top BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS

    Providing board members with the opportunity to update the Board on projects and issues they have been involved with since the last meeting.

    Note: this is an information item only and if board members wish any action to be taken under this item, a written report must be provided for inclusion on the agenda.