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I hereby give notice that the inaugural meeting for the 2007 - 2010 term of the

WESTERN BAYS COMMUNITY BOARD

will be held as follows:

DATE:

Wednesday, 7 November 2007

 

 

TIME:

6.30 pm

 

 

VENUE:

Western Springs Garden Community Hall

 

956 Great North Road

 

Western Springs

Tam White

DEMOCRACY ADVISOR

Members:

Mr

Leigh

Kennaway

Mr

Bruce

Kilmister

Ms

Jo

Robertson

Miss

Kate

Stanton

Mr

Paul

Stephenson

Cr

Graeme

Easte

Cr

Greg

Moyle

NOTE: The Democracy advisor will chair the meeting for items 1, 2, 3, & 4. From item 5 onwards, the newly elected chairperson will chair the meeting. The General manager, Transport will administer the members' declarations.

  1. Top APOLOGIES

    An apology has been received from Board member Jo Robertson.

  2. Top DECLARATION BY COMMUNITY BOARD MEMBERS PURSUANT TO SCHEDULE 7, CLAUSE 14, OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 2002

    In accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 (Schedule 7, clause 14) the General manager, Transport, by way of Memorandum from the Chief executive dated 4 October 2007, is authorised to administer the members' declarations at this meeting.

    The declaration of Community Board members will be made and signed by each board member and witnessed by the General manager.

  3. Top ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON

    In accordance with Schedule 7, clause 21(5)(b) of the Local Government Act 2002, the Democracy advisor will call for nominations for the chairperson of the Western Bays Community Board.

    The Board must appoint a member to this position in accordance with Schedule 7, clause 25 of the Act, noting that no member has a casting vote.

  4. Top DECLARATION BY CHAIRPERSON PURSUANT TO SCHEDULE 7, CLAUSE 14, OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 2002

    In accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 (Schedule 7, clause 14) the General manager, Transport, by way of Memorandum from the Chief executive dated 4 October 2007, is authorised to administer the Chairperson's declaration at this meeting.

    The declaration of the Chairperson will be signed by the Chairperson and witnessed by the General manager, Transport.

    The chairperson will assume the chair for the remainder of the meeting.

  5. Top DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON

    The Board is required to appoint a Deputy Chairperson at this meeting.

  6. Top GENERAL EXPLANATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEGISLATION

    Tam White

     

    Democracy advisor

    31 October 2007

    In accordance with the requirements of section 54(2) and clause 21(5)(c) of Schedule 7 to the Local Government Act 2002, a general explanation of certain laws affecting members of the Community Board is contained in the attached documentation:

    1. the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987;
    2. the Local Authorities [Members' Interests] Act 1968;
    3. sections 99, 105 and 105A of the Crimes Act 1961;
    4. the Secret Commissions Act 1910; and
    5. the Securities Act 1978.

    The Team manager, Transport and Finance Democracy services will provide an overview of Laws affecting Community Boards.

    Recommending that the general explanation of Local Government Legislation including laws affecting Community Boards be noted.

    [ATTACHMENT 6]

    Pages 1-10

  7. Top FIRST MEETING OF THE WESTERN BAYS COMMUNITY BOARD

    Tam White

     

    Democracy advisor

    31 October 2007

    Pursuant to the requirements of Clauses 21(5)(d) and 22(1)(a) of Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002, a date has to be set for the first meeting of the Western Bays Community Board. It is recommended that this meeting is held on the Tuesday, 20 November 2007. As this date does not allow notification in accordance with the provisions of Clause 19 of Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002, this meeting will be an extraordinary meeting.

    Recommending that the first meeting of the Western Bays Community Board be held on Tuesday, 20 November 2007 in the Auditorium, Freemans Bay Community Hall, 52 Hepburn Street, Freemans Bay commencing at 6:30pm and the general nature of the business to be brought before that meeting will be notified in the agenda.

  8. Top DECLARATION OF RESULTS OF ELECTION

    Tam White

     

    Democracy advisor

    31 October 2007

    The Electoral Officer's official Declaration of Results of Election held on 13 October 2007 is attached.

    Confirmation of Ward Councillor appointments to Community Boards was made at Council's swearing-in meeting on Wednesday, 24 October 2007.

    Recommending that the Electoral Officer's official declaration of Results of Election and the confirmation of Councillor appointments to Community Boards be noted.

    [ATTACHMENT 8A & 8B]

    Pages 11-12