This is an automated response, just to let you know we’ve received your
email/form.

We will pass your message on to the team and they will get in touch with
you as soon as they can.

 

If you require immediate attention, please telephone 0800 932 463

Tēnā koe,

Thank you for contacting us. Your request has been logged under the Local
Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.

We will respond to your request as soon as possible and in any case no
later than within 20 working days.  

You can also call us freephone 0800 932 463. Please quote Request No.
OIA220537 if you require any further information.

If you would like to notify us about anything further regarding this
matter, you can reply to this email.

Ngā mihi,

Whangarei District Council

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Tçnâ koe Mr Woodgates,

 

I refer to your request of 11 October for copies of the documents that are
shared with the newly elected Mayor and Councilors of Whangarei District
Council, including workshops and activities held as part of their
induction. Your request was referred to council’s Democracy and Assurance
Department for consideration.

 

Please find attached;

o 2022 Covering Letter to New Elected Members – EM Packs
o 2022 Covering Letter to Returning Elected Members – EM Packs
o 2022 New Council Bus Trip Plan – draft
o 2022 Whangarei District Councillor Profile – EM Packs
o Artfiles – Elected member introduction to organization handbook
o Artfiles – Pre-election Report 2022
o Councillor eScribe Training 2022
o Elected Member Induction Plan 2022 Oct – Dec – DRAFT
o Elections 2022 Cover Sheet – EM Packs
o Introduction to Meeting Procedure – EM Pack Reviewed for 2022
o Mayoral Starter pack October 2022 – Redacted
o Pre and Post Election Planning 2022
o Quick Reference Guide to Decision Making – for elected members Updated
for 2022
o Welcome Morning Tea Programme

 

I note that these documents are current as of 17 October 2022 and that
future information provided to newly Elected Members may change.

 

I hope this information is of some assistance in responding to your
request. If you believe we have not responded appropriately to your
request, you have the right by way of complaint, under section 27(3) of
the Act, to apply to the Ombudsman to seek an investigation and review of
the decision.

 

Official Information Requests Team

Whangarei District Council | Forum North | Private Bag 9023, Whangarei
0148 | [1]www.wdc.govt.nz

WDC Call Centre 09 430 4200

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References

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