1. Governance Presentation to Auckland 101 Workshop
Grant Taylor | Governance Director
Date: 24 October 2012

2. About Auckland Council
Set up 1 November 2010
Amalgamation of eight legacy councils
For 2012/13 the group is forecasting gross operating expenditure of $3 billion and capital expenditure of $1.6 billion
8500 staff
Largest council in New Zealand
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From one regional council and seven territorial authorities (local councils) to one unitary authority which undertakes the functions of a regional council and a local council
Large by international standards
 Most big cities in the world have multiple councils
e.g. London 33
Sydney 35
Also large relative to country
 Auckland = 34% of New Zealand
 Brisbane = 4.7% of Australia
Auckland 101 Workshop – 24 October 2012

3. About Auckland Council
Independent Maori Statutory Board
Governing Body
(Mayor & Councillors)
21 Local Boards
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Designed to ensure big regional decisions can be made, whilst keeping ‘local’ in Local Government
Unique structure:
Governing Body  Regional decisions
 Regulatory decisions
(e.g. Auckland Plan, Long-term Plan, Unitary Plan, regional parks, regional events, CCO’s, bylaws, resource consents
Local Boards  Local decisions (non- regulatory)
(e.g. Local Board Plans, local parks, recreational facilities, local events, community grants
Both make decisions as Auckland Council and are accountable to their electorates
Local Boards also responsible for identifying and communicating interests and preferences of people in local board area on regional strategies, policies and plans.
Council-controlled organisations (CCOs)
Auckland Council
(CE & employees)
Auckland 101 Workshop – 24 October 2012

4. Our office of the mayor Len Brown Unique function within NZ
Team supporting his leadership
Working together
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Legislated Leadership for Mayor
Articulate and promote vision of Auckland
Lead development of council’s plans, policies and budgets
Ensure effective engagement between Auckland Council and people of Auckland
Appoint Deputy Mayor
Determine committee structure and appoint committee chairs
Establish and maintain appropriately staffed office – minimum (0.2% of council’s total operating budget)
Mayor’s Office
Supports Mayor fulfill his role through policy advice
Manages Mayor’s commitment and correspondence
Work closely with elected representatives, council organisation and stakeholders
Auckland Council employee induction

5. Questions
Auckland 101 Workshop – 24 October 2012