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Taupō East Rural Representative Group

Rural area.

Committee members

Membership of the Taupō East Rural Representative Group is made up of the Taupō East Rural Ward Councillor, two other Councillors, two community representatives, one Māori representative and the Mayor.

  • Cr Kylie Leonard (Chairperson)
  • Mayor David Trewavas
  • Cr Danny Loughlin
  • Cr John Williamson
  • Mark Wynyard (community representative)
  • Patrick Hart (community representative)
  • Evelyn Forrest (Māori representative)

Meetings

The Taupō East Rural Representative Group meet every two months at different venues around the Taupō East Rural Ward.

Meeting dates Time Location
Thursday 16 February 9am to 10.30am River Road Community Hall, Reporoa - Meeting Cancelled*
Thursday 4 May 11am Rangitaiki Community Hall, Rangitaiki School Road, Rangitaiki
Thursday 22 June 11am Wairakei Community Hall, Kauri Road, Taupō
Thursday 19 October 11am River Road Community Hall, River Road, Reporoa
Thursday 7 December 11am Rangitaiki Community Hall, Rangitaiki School Road, Rangitaiki

*At the request of the Chair Cr Kylie Leonard this morning (15 February), the decision has been made to cancel this meeting due to roading and power issues around the district caused by Cyclone Gabrielle. We will reschedule the meeting and the new date will be added to the website once it is agreed upon.

Governance and Terms of Reference

The objective of the Taupō East Rural Representative Group is to represent and act as an advocate for the interests of the Taupō East Rural area.

Scope of activity

  • Providing local input into the development of Council policy that will impact on the Taupō East Rural Ward (TER Ward).
  • Maintaining an overview of service delivery, operational and capital expenditure, within the TER Ward.
  • Providing local input into the development and review of Council’s key planning documents such as the Longterm Plan, Asset Management Plans, Structure Plans, Reserve Management Plans and the annual plan.
  • Preparing an annual submission to Council’s budgetary process for expenditure within the community.
  • Considering and reporting on all matters referred to it by Council or any matter of interest or concern to the TER Ward.
  • Communicating with the rural community, community organisations and special interest groups within the TER Ward.

Power to act

The group can carry out any function that:

  • Supports Council’s Long-term Plan and/or policy direction
  • Is not the function or responsibility of full Council or its other standing or special Committees
  • Is not prohibited by legislation
  • Otherwise falls within the objectives and scope of the group

Terms of Reference

To see the full Terms of Reference for the Taupō East Rural Representative Group and all other council committees, refer to the Terms of Reference and Delegations for Council Committees adopted on 15 November 2022.

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