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AGENDA ATTACHMENTS

I hereby give notice that a meeting of the

PARTNERSHIPS COMMITTEE

will be held as follows:

Members:

Ex Officio:

1. APOLOGIES

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

2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

   The minutes of the Partnerships Committee meeting held on Monday, 17 July 2006 to be confirmed as a true and correct record.

3. 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."

4. 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.

   At the close of the agenda no requests to speak had been received.

5. REPORTS REQUESTED / PENDING

   Margaret Allen
   Committee Manager	07 November 2006

   Providing a list of reports requested and pending for the information of the Committee.

   Recommending that the report from the Committee Manager, dated 07 November 2006, outlining reports requested and pending be received.

   [ATTACHMENT 5]

   Pages 1-2

6. UPDATE REPORT OF THE INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS DIVISION

   Caroline Lassiter
   International Affairs Manager	31 October 2006

   Providing a report to the Committee which summarises the recent and proposed activities of the International Affairs Division of the Economic Development group from 1 July 2006 - 31 October 2006. This report also gives background information on the proposed programme/visit of an education and tourism mission to Guangzhou in March 2007 which coincides with the 12th China International Education Exhibition Tour.

   Recommending that the report of the International Affairs Manager, dated 31 October 2006, be received and that councillor representation be decided upon for the education and tourism mission to Guangzhou in March 2007

   [ATTACHMENT 6]

   Pages 3-14

7. STRATEGIC ALLIANCE - HAMBURG

   Councillor John Hinchcliff
   Chairman, Partnerships Committee	27 October 2006

   Providing a report of the recent visit to Hamburg as part of the sister city programme for the information of the Committee and consider a possible establishment of a strategic alliance between Hamburg and Auckland City. This report also includes information on the strategic approach by the city of Hamburg in hosting the Soccer World Cup 2006, which put them on the international map and resulted in ongoing tourism and support for the city.

   Recommending that Auckland City confirm its intention to seek a strategic alliance with the city of Hamburg and that the material on the Soccer World Cup 2006 be referred to the Economic Development and Sustainable Business Committee for consideration with the Rugby World Cup 2011 preparations.

   [ATTACHMENT 7]

   Pages 15-38

8. PRIORITIES AND PROJECTS FOR 2006-07

   Judy Collins
   Community Development Manager	6 October 2006

   Providing a report which briefly summarises work programmes being implemented by Auckland City work groups over the coming year for the information of the Committee. An update on progress with current work projects and activities along with details of these priorities are reported individually in this agenda.

   Recommending that the Committee endorses the proposed programme for the next twelve months under the themes of pacific governance, disability initiatives, sister cities / international relationships, international education, interfaith, key stakeholder liaison, neighbourhood/belonging activities and strengthening networks.

   [ATTACHMENT 8]

   Pages 39-44

9. DIVERSITY FUNDING - TARGETED RATES

   Marion Davies
   Senior Community and Social Planner	26 October 2006

   Providing a report to the Committee on the targeted rates for this financial year which included three funding streams relating to diversity issues (Paradigm shift in how we relate to ethnic communities; Celebrating diversity and Building networks from international relationships, including costs and timing).

   Recommending that the Committee endorse the diversity initiatives, as outlined in the report, which will be funded from the three funding streams relating to diversity issues and that progress on these initiatives be reported to the July 2007 meeting of the Committee.

   [ATTACHMENT 9]

   Pages 45-56

10. PACIFIC ISLANDS BOARD - AUCKLAND CITY

    Pam Bourke
    Manager, Planning and Policy	01 November 2006

    Providing a report to the Committee seeking the endorsement of the roles and responsibilities of the Pacific Islands Board through the establishment of an advisory board.

    Recommending that the committee endorse the Pacific Islands Board - Auckland City forming an Advisory Board and its proposed first year priority objectives, as outlined in the report, to work with Auckland City. That the committee endorses the development of a funding agreement between the Pacific Islands Board and Council, the appointment of a policy planner (funded from the diversity funding - targeted rates) and the Strong Communities framework and Inclusive Auckland policy to provide the mandate and strategic actions for engaging with communities, including communities of special interest. Also, that the committee continue dialogue with the Pacific Islands Board to support the implementation of the preferred model.

    [ATTACHMENT 10]

    Pages 57-64

11. DECLARATION OF MONTREAL

    Margaret Allen
    Committee Manager	07 November 2006

    The Eden/Albert Community Board at its meeting held on Wednesday, 23 August 2006 considered an item entitled 'Declaration of Montreal' and resolved inter-alia as follows:

    2. That the Board endorses the Declaration of Montreal and commends it to the Partnerships Committee for discussion with the LGBT community, with the aim of endorsement by Auckland City Council.

    Recommending that the Committee considers this item for discussion with the GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender) community, with the aim of endorsement by Auckland City.

    [ATTACHMENT 11]

    Pages 65-76

12. NEIGHBOURHOOD ACTIVITIES

    Cherry Tawhai
    Community Engagement Manager	25 October 2006

    Providing an information memorandum of a brief update on the neighbourhood activities for the information of the Committee.

    Recommending that the memorandum of the Community Engagement Manager, dated 25 October 2006, on the progress of neighbourhood activities be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 12]

    Pages 77-78

13. UPDATES: INTERFAITH DIALOGUE AND STAKEHOLDER LIAISON

    Cherry Tawhai
    Community Engagement Manager	20 October 2006

    Providing a report to the Committee with an update on community development interactions and initiatives over the past six months including interfaith dialogue, stakeholder liaison and diversity projects.

    Recommending that the report of the Community Engagement Manager, dated 20 October 2006, outlining the community development interactions and initiatives over the past six months including the interfaith dialogue and stakeholder liaison be received.

    [ATTACHMENT 13]

    Pages 79-86