Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 29, 2022 3:47:57 GMT 12
MĀORI BOARD SIDELINED IN COUNCIL RESTRUCTURE
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says he will call a meeting of all iwi in the region to see how the council can more effectively engage with Māori – and whether his new structure meets legal requirements.
Friday’s council meeting approved a new committee structure which got rid of the finance committee, with all financial decisions now to be made by the governing body as a whole.
This directly affects the Independent Maori Statutory Board, which is represented on committees but not the full council.
The board will also be given a say in appointments, including that of the chief executive.....
waateanews.com/2022/11/28/maori-board-sidelined-in-council-restructure/
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says he will call a meeting of all iwi in the region to see how the council can more effectively engage with Māori – and whether his new structure meets legal requirements.
Friday’s council meeting approved a new committee structure which got rid of the finance committee, with all financial decisions now to be made by the governing body as a whole.
This directly affects the Independent Maori Statutory Board, which is represented on committees but not the full council.
The board will also be given a say in appointments, including that of the chief executive.....
waateanews.com/2022/11/28/maori-board-sidelined-in-council-restructure/