Communications on Christine Rankin and Conservative Party Activity
Alex Harris made this Official Information request to Families Commission
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From: Alex Harris
Dear Families Commission,
On 10 May 2013 it was reported that Families Commissioner Christine Rankin had been appointed CEO of the Conservative Party ("Conservative Party's New CEO Christine Rankin", 10 May 2013). The press release also revealed that Rankin has been a member of the Conservative party board since July 2012. Such a position seems to pose a conflict of interest between Rankin's political activities and her role as a state servant. I would like to request the following information under the OIA:
* any communications or advice on the compatibility of Rankin's political activities with her role as a state servant. In particular I am interested in whether Rankin informed the Commission of her intention to take up these positions, and any advice the Commission gave her about managing the conflict of interest.
Parallel requests have already been responded to by the Minister of Social Development and the State Services
Commission to get their end of the story.
I would prefer to receive an electronic response. Queries about this request will be automatically forwarded to me by the fyi.org.nz website.
With regards to s12 of the OIA, I am an NZ citizen and in NZ.
Yours faithfully,
Alex Harris
From: Enquiries (NZFAMILIES)
Families Commission
Good afternoon Alex
Confirming receipt of your Official Information Act request which will be actioned in accordance with the Official Information Act 1982.
Nāku noa nā
Michelle
Families Commission | Kōmihāna ā Whānau
Level 5, Public Trust Building
117-125 Lambton Quay
PO Box 2839
WELLINGTON
Ph 04 917 7040 | Fax 04 917 7059
Web: www.nzfamilies.org.nz
Follow us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter
A centre of excellence for knowledge about families and whānau
-----Original Message-----
From: Alex Harris [mailto:[OIA #1032 email]]
Sent: Friday, 26 July 2013 2:57 p.m.
To: Enquiries (NZFAMILIES)
Subject: Official Information Act request - Communications on Christine Rankin and Conservative Party Activity
Dear Families Commission,
On 10 May 2013 it was reported that Families Commissioner Christine
Rankin had been appointed CEO of the Conservative Party
("Conservative Party's New CEO Christine Rankin", 10
May 2013). The press release also revealed that Rankin has been a
member of the Conservative party board since July 2012. Such a
position seems to pose a conflict of interest between Rankin's
political activities and her role as a state servant. I would like
to request the following information under the OIA:
* any communications or advice on the compatibility of Rankin's
political activities with her role as a state servant. In
particular I am interested in whether Rankin informed the
Commission of her intention to take up these positions, and any
advice the Commission gave her about managing the conflict of
interest.
Parallel requests have already been responded to by the Minister of
Social Development and the State Services
Commission to get their end of the story.
I would prefer to receive an electronic response. Queries about
this request will be automatically forwarded to me by the
fyi.org.nz website.
With regards to s12 of the OIA, I am an NZ citizen and in NZ.
Yours faithfully,
Alex Harris
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From: Alex Harris
Dear Enquiries (NZFAMILIES),
According to the Ombudsman's online calculator, a response to my request was due on August 23. Will I be seeing one soon, or do I have to go to the Ombudsman?
Yours sincerely,
Alex Harris
From: Hazel Dobbie
Families Commission
Hello Alex
I have attached the response to your request.
NB I am resending this as earlier attempts since yesterday have been
bouncing back.
Kind regards
Hazel Dobbie
Hazel Dobbie
Strategic Communications Manager
Families Commission | Kōmihana ā Whānau
Public Trust Building, Level 5
117-125 Lambton Quay
PO Box 2839
WELLINGTON
DDI 04 917 7073 | M 029 917 7052 | Fax 04 917 7059
Email [1][email address]
Web [2]www.nzfamilies.org.nz
[3]Follow us on Facebook I [4]Follow us on Twitter
A centre of excellence for knowledge about families and whānau
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From: Alex Harris
Dear Hazel Dobbie,
Just to clarify: the Families Commission didn't bother to raise this with MSD?
Yours sincerely,
Alex Harris
From: Hazel Dobbie
Families Commission
Dear Alex
Thanks for your email.
I refer you to paragraph 5 of our response which answers your question.
Yours sincerely
Hazel Dobbie on behalf of
Clare Ward
Chief Executive
Families Commission | Kōmihana ā Whānau
Public Trust Building, Level 5
117-125 Lambton Quay
PO Box 2839
WELLINGTON
Email [email address]
Web www.nzfamilies.org.nz
Follow us on Facebook I Follow us on Twitter
A centre of excellence for knowledge about families and whānau
-----Original Message-----
From: Alex Harris [mailto:[OIA #1032 email]]
Sent: Thursday, 29 August 2013 11:25 a.m.
To: Hazel Dobbie
Subject: Re: OIA request - Christine Rankin
Dear Hazel Dobbie,
Just to clarify: the Families Commission didn't bother to raise
this with MSD?
Yours sincerely,
Alex Harris
-----Original Message-----
Hello Alex
I have attached the response to your request.
NB I am resending this as earlier attempts since yesterday have
been
bouncing back.
Kind regards
Hazel Dobbie
Hazel Dobbie
Strategic Communications Manager
Families Commission | Kōmihana ā Whānau
Public Trust Building, Level 5
117-125 Lambton Quay
PO Box 2839
WELLINGTON
DDI 04 917 7073 | M 029 917 7052 | Fax 04 917 7059
Email [1][email address]
Web [2]www.nzfamilies.org.nz
[3]Follow us on Facebook I [4]Follow us on Twitter
A centre of excellence for knowledge about families and whānau
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