MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE PARTNERSHIPS COMMITTEE HELD ON MONDAY, 17 JULY 2006 AT 2:05 PM

1. APOLOGIES

   That the apologies from Cr Richard Northey for non-attendance, Deputy Mayor Cr Bruce Hucker and Cr Vern Walsh absent on Council business, be accepted.

   CARRIED

2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

   That the minutes of the Partnerships Committee meeting held on Monday, 08 May 2006 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

   CARRIED

3. EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

   There was no extraordinary business.

4. PUBLIC FORUM

   4.1. IWORLDPEOPLE NEW ZEALAND LIMITED - KAREN BRIDGMAN AND DENIS ROBERTS

   That Karen Bridgman, Operations Director - iworldpeople New Zealand Limited, and Denis Roberts be thanked for their presentation on the background and concept of the iworldpeople website and their organisation.

   CARRIED

   4.2. VOLUNTEERING AUCKLAND - CHERYLL MARTIN

   That Cheryll Martin, Volunteering Auckland, be thanked for her presentation on Volunteering Auckland and the services they provide.

   CARRIED

5. REPORTS REQUESTED / PENDING

   That the report from the Committee Manager dated 12 July 2006 outlining reports requested and pending be received.

   CARRIED

6. APPOINTMENT OF A COUNCILLOR REPRESENTATIVE TO THE PACIFIC ISLANDS ADVISORY BOARD

   That the Deputy Mayor, Cr Bruce Hucker, be the representative from the Partnerships Committee to sit on the Pacific Islands Advisory Board with the alternative being Cr Linda Leighton.

   CARRIED

7. UPDATE REPORT OF THE INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS DIVISION

   1. That the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and a councillor visit Fukuoka in September 2006 for the 20th anniversary of the sister city relationship.
   2. That the Mayor and Councillor Hinchcliff incorporate a visit to Busan in October 2006 for the 10th anniversary of the sister city relationship en route from Hamburg to Auckland.

   CARRIED

8. 2005/06 ANNUAL DISABILITY REPORT

   1. That the report of the Strategic Advisor - Disability, dated 03 July 2006 outlining the key disability initiatives undertaken by Council in 2005/06 and some future directions for 2006/07 and verbal update on the Art of Disablement Conference be received.
   2. That officers explore the ways in which Auckland City can work with the Office for Disability Issues to develop a nationwide approach to local authority disability programs.
   3. That officers explore the feasibility of establishing a strategic relationship around disability reform with the City of Melbourne.
   4. That Minnie Baragwanath be thanked for her work and be invited to produce a report/resource to be distributed to the wider community highlighting support by appropriate organisations.

   CARRIED

9. URGENT DECISION - APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURE FROM DIVERSITY FUND

   1. That the urgent decision approving the allocation of $18,000 from the diversity fund to cover the costs of the function celebrating the anniversary of Homosexual Law Reform be noted.

   A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

   For the Motion	Against the Motion
   Cr Dr John Hinchcliff (Chairman) Cr Dr Cathy Casey Cr Neil Abel Cr Leila Boyle	Cr Linda Leighton Cr Graeme Mulholland

   The motion was declared CARRIED by 4 votes to 2.

   2. That Council officers be strengthened in their negotiations in the contract dealings with The Edge so that Council functions are not obliged to manage the outrageously exorbitant fees imposed by Austin Caterers and that favourable rates are accorded to Council.

   A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

   For the Motion	Against the Motion
   Cr Dr John Hinchcliff (Chairman) Cr Dr Cathy Casey Cr Neil Abel Cr Leila Boyle Cr Linda Leighton Cr Graeme Mulholland

   The motion was declared CARRIED unanimously.

   3. That Council officers be thanked for supporting the event.

   A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

   For the Motion	Against the Motion
   Cr Dr John Hinchcliff (Chairman) Cr Dr Cathy Casey Cr Neil Abel Cr Leila Boyle Cr Linda Leighton Cr Graeme Mulholland

   The motion was declared CARRIED unanimously.

10. UPDATE ON PARTNERSHIPS COMMITTEE ISSUES AND POTENTIAL WORKSTREAMS

    1. That Judy Collins, Manager, Community Development, be thanked for her verbal update.
    2. That the Committee notes that the two Interfaith seminars held have been very worthwhile and congratulate Abigael Vogt for her leadership in this area.

    CARRIED

    There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 3:50pm.