Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 22, 2022 3:59:03 GMT 12
COUNCIL TO APPOINT MĀORI REPS TO COMMITTEES
Far North District Council has four exciting opportunities for people with Te Ao Māori expertise who want to help the council boost Māori representation on its committees.
It is now asking for expressions of interest in the roles from people with suitable Te Reo Māori, knowledge of tikanga, and links to Māori communities of Te Tai Tokerau.
In May, the council amended its policy to allow appointment of non-elected committee members. The policy says that appointing members will be an effective way to provide additional skills and expertise to support decision-making.
The new committee members will have the same voting rights as other members and can also be reimbursed for expenses associated with their roles......
www.fndc.govt.nz/Whats-new/Latest-news/Council-to-appoint-M%C4%81ori-reps-to-committees
Far North District Council has four exciting opportunities for people with Te Ao Māori expertise who want to help the council boost Māori representation on its committees.
It is now asking for expressions of interest in the roles from people with suitable Te Reo Māori, knowledge of tikanga, and links to Māori communities of Te Tai Tokerau.
In May, the council amended its policy to allow appointment of non-elected committee members. The policy says that appointing members will be an effective way to provide additional skills and expertise to support decision-making.
The new committee members will have the same voting rights as other members and can also be reimbursed for expenses associated with their roles......
www.fndc.govt.nz/Whats-new/Latest-news/Council-to-appoint-M%C4%81ori-reps-to-committees