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 standards of behaviour expected from elected members in the exercise of their duties.
Council Code of Conduct (PDF, 384KB)
Elected members expenses policy
This policy sets out rules for elected members wishing to claim expenses and the resources that will be available to them during the 2022-2025 Triennium of Council. The policy was adopted on 15 November 2022.
Elected members expenses policy (PDF, 130KB)
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.
Our Local Governance Statement is a collection of information about the processes that we use to engage with the Taupō District community and it outlines how we make decisions and how the public can be involved in decision-making processes. It was adopted on February 25, 2020.
Local Governance Statement (PDF, 465KB)
Governance structure, committee delegations and membership
Council 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 2022-25 (PDF, 438KB)
Standing Orders
These Standing Orders were adopted by the Council on November 26, 2019 and apply to all meetings including committees and sub-committees.
Taupo District Council Standing Orders (PDF, 834KB)
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.
