Governance documents

Code of Conduct

The Council is required under the Local Government Act 2002 to adopt a Code of Conduct for elected members. The Code of Conduct sets out the understandings and expectations of the manner in which elected members conduct themselves.

Council Code of Conduct (PDF, 537KB)

Elected members expenses policy

This policy outlines what are deemed to be legitimate expenses that may be incurred by elected members acting in their official capacity. It was adopted on July 1, 2019.

Elected members expenses policy (PDF, 136KB)

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The Remuneration Authority sets the base remuneration for all elected members of local authorities including community boards. It also sets allowances and expenses.

Remuneration Authority: Local Government

Our Local Governance Statement

We are required under the Local Government Act 2002 to prepare and make publicly available, a Local Governance Statement.

The Local Governance Statement is a collection of information about the processes we use to engage with the residents of the district and outlines how we make decisions and how the citizens of the district can influence those processes.

Local Governance Statement (PDF, 765KB)

Governance structure, committee delegations and membership

The incoming Council for the 2019-2022 term has adopted a governance structure that supports good decision-making and has robust processes.

In order for us to effectively fulfil our overarching strategic decision-making role, the structure delegates certain decision-making authority to committees.

The Terms of Reference and delegations for Council committees document outlines the specific roles, delegations, functions and authority of the committees.

Terms of Reference and Delegations for Council Committees 2019-2022 (PDF, 382KB)
Delegations to the Turangi/Tongariro Community Board 2019-2022 (PDF, 85KB)

Standing Orders

These Standing Orders were adopted by the Council on November 26, 2019 and apply to all meetings including committees and sub-committees, except for the Turangi-Tongariro Community Board.

Taupo District Council Standing Orders (PDF, 834KB)
Turangi-Tongariro Community Board Standing Orders (PDF, 810KB)

Selection, Appointment and Remuneration Policy for external appointees on Council Committees

Council makes a number of external appointments to various committees of council. This policy provides a clear and transparent process for the selection, appointment and remuneration of those external appointments.

Selection, Appointment and Remuneration Policy for external appointees on Council Committees (PDF, 71KB)