Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 22, 2017 18:31:51 GMT 12
FIVE COUNCILLORS JOIN COUNCIL-IWI LEADERSHIP BODY
FIVE Gisborne District Council councillors have joined mayor Meng Foon as establishing members of the Local Leadership Body (LLB), a new “governance forum’’ to operate between the council and iwi.
There was some debate over potential conflict of interest and the role of Ngati Porou. Mr Foon said such issues were not relevant. Councillors were voted or appointed to represent the council.
The LLB was a lawful leadership body with Turanga iwi, he said.
The purpose of the LLB is described as contributing to the sustainable management of natural and physical resources, while recognising the traditional relationship of iwi to their ancestral lands, water, wahi tapu and other taonga......
gisborneherald.co.nz/localnews/2756889-135/five-councillors-join-council-iwi-leadership-body
FIVE Gisborne District Council councillors have joined mayor Meng Foon as establishing members of the Local Leadership Body (LLB), a new “governance forum’’ to operate between the council and iwi.
There was some debate over potential conflict of interest and the role of Ngati Porou. Mr Foon said such issues were not relevant. Councillors were voted or appointed to represent the council.
The LLB was a lawful leadership body with Turanga iwi, he said.
The purpose of the LLB is described as contributing to the sustainable management of natural and physical resources, while recognising the traditional relationship of iwi to their ancestral lands, water, wahi tapu and other taonga......
gisborneherald.co.nz/localnews/2756889-135/five-councillors-join-council-iwi-leadership-body