APOLOGIES
Apologies have been
received from Councillor Walsh for non-attendance and Councillor Northey for
absence on council business.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
The minutes of the
Partnerships Committee meeting held on Monday, 16 July 2007 to be confirmed as a
true and correct record.
EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS
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"An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at
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The local authority by resolution so decides; and |
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The presiding member explains at the meeting at a time when it is open
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The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and |
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The reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a
subsequent meeting." |
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Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states: |
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"Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,- |
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That item may be discussed at that meeting if- |
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That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the
local authority; and |
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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 |
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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
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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.
The following
request has been received to address the meeting:
4.1. PHILIP PATSTON - MOMENTUM09 INTERNATIONAL DISABILITY ARTS
SYMPOSIUM 2009
Philip Patston, from Diversityworks Trust, will be in attendance to address the
Committee on the Momentum09 International Disability Arts Symposium 2009.
Recommending that Philip Patston be thanked for his presentation regarding the
Momentum09 International Disability Arts Symposium 2009.
REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING
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Tam White |
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Democracy Advisor (Acting) |
7 August 2007 |
Providing a list of
reports requested and pending for the information of the Committee.
Recommending that
the report from the Democracy Advisor (Acting), dated 7 August 2007, outlining
reports requested and pending, be received.
TOWARDS A 100% ACCESSIBLE AUCKLAND ANNUAL DISABILITY REPORT
2006/07
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Minnie Baragwanath |
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Strategic Disability Advisor |
2 August 2007 |
Providing the
Committee with an update on the "Towards a 100% Accessible Auckland" disability
programme. During the 2006/07 financial year, the Auckland City disability
programme utilised collaboration, leadership, innovation and strategic planning
to achieve a number of highly successful outputs and outcomes for the City and
for disabled Aucklanders.
Recommending that
officers develop a strategic plan to advance the implementation of a disability
perspective across all groups within Auckland City Council.
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[ATTACHMENT 6] |
Pages 6-10 |
CHINESE COMMUNITY LEADERS MEETING
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Cameron Parr |
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Group Manager, Arts Community and Recreation
Services |
7 August 2007 |
Providing a report
updating the Committee on the Chinese Community Leaders forum, hosted by the
Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Chairman of the Partnerships Committee and the Chairman of
the Community Development and Equity Committee to discuss opportunities and
ideas on how to build better two way communication between Auckland City Council
and the Chinese community.
Recommending that
officers initiate six-monthly forums with the Chinese community leaders to
further develop the relationship and discuss opportunities and ideas between
Auckland City Council and the Chinese community.
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[ATTACHMENT 7] |
Pages 11-14 |
DIVERSITY FUNDING TARGETED RATE UPDATE
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Marion Davies |
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Acting Manager, Community and Social Policy planner
- Arts Community and Recreation Policy |
2 August 2007 |
Providing the
Committee with an update on the diversity targeted rate projects approved by the
Committee in November 2006. The report also outlines the proposed diversity
targeted rate projects for 2007/08 and thereafter, and aligns the current and
proposed future diversity targeted rate projects with the "Community Development
Framework" that was endorsed by the Community Development and Equity Committee
in July 2007.
Recommending that
the Partnerships Committee endorse the allocation of the Targeted Rates
Diversity Fund for 2007/08 in line with the "Community Development Framework",
and note the indicative allocation of the Diversity Fund for years 2008/09 and
2009/10, noting also that this will be reported back to the appropriate
committee for confirmation, as the "Community Development Framework" is
implemented.
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[ATTACHMENT 8] |
Pages 15-28 |
UPDATE ON YOUTH GANG ISSUES IN AUCKLAND
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Tam White |
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Democracy Advisor (Acting) |
7 August 2007 |
Providing the report
and the resolutions from the Community Development and Equity Committee meeting
held on 11 July 2007 recommending that the Partnerships Committee contribute
$120,000 from the Diversity Targeted Rate to fund a community development worker
in Otahuhu, noting that the funding will match the contribution of $120,000 from
the Ministry of Social Development for this 3-year project.
At its meeting held
on 11 July 2007, the Community Development and Equity Committee resolved as
follows:
- recommends to the Partnerships Committee
that Council contribute $120,000 from the Diversity targeted rate to fund a
community development worker in Otahuhu. The funding will match the contribution
of $120,000 from the Ministry of Social Development for this 3-year project.
Recommending that
the report and the resolutions from the Community Development and Equity
Committee held on 11 July 2007 be received.
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