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Published on 30 October 2025
First meeting of the new triennium to address appointments, adoption of code of conduct and standing orders, and the appointment of a Crown Facilitator for water.
Next Tuesday 4 November is the first meeting of the newly elected Waitaki District Mayor and Councillors, taking place from 9am at the Council Chambers, Oamaru.
This meeting will be live-streamed, and a public forum is available to register for now.
The Mayor and Councillors will receive the declaration of the 13th Waitaki District Council, confirm the appointment of the Deputy Mayor, establish the initial Governance Structure of committees Council is required to have and adopt the Code of Conduct and Standing Orders for this triennium.
There will also be a minute of appreciation for outgoing Elected Members.
There will also be consideration of the 21 October letter from Minister of Local Government, Simon Watts indicating the intention to appoint a Crown Facilitator for water, with a response due by Wednesday 5 November 2025.
Finally, there will be reports regarding legislation from the Chief Executive, an Election Report and the confirmation of the meetings schedule for the remainder of 2025.
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