
9(2)(a)
Dear 9(2)(a)
Appointment to the West Coast Community Trust
I am pleased to advise that Cabinet I have appointed you as a trustee of the West Coast
Community Trust (the Trust) under section 5 of the Community Trusts Act 1999 (the Act) and
the terms of the Trust’s Deed.
The Chair, John Wood, and Administrator, 9(2)(a)
have been informed of your
appointment.
Term and remuneration
Your appointment commences 20 January 2025 and ends on 31 May 2028.
Under the authority of section 6 of the Act, you wil continue in office until you are
reappointed, or a successor is appointed. The Fund’s deed al ows for appointment for two
terms with appointment for a third term only in exceptional circumstances.
As a trustee your fee will be $2,640 (pro rata) per annum, travel and other reasonable
expenses wil be reimbursed.
Resignation
You may resign from office by written notice to me at any time, with a copy to the Chair,
stating the date on which your resignation wil be effective.
Conflicts of Interest and political neutrality
under the Official Information Act 1982
If at any stage during your term you feel you may have a conflict of interest through your
personal or professional relationships, bring this promptly to the attention of the Chair and
Chief Executive who wil decide how to best manage the conflict.
The trusts and trustees are political y neutral and make decisions based on the needs of their
community. The Fund wil provide advice on this and conflicts of interest as part of your
induction.
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Next steps
I would appreciate if you could formal y accept your appointment by completing the
enclosed acknowledgement slip and returning it to Nick Vincent, Senior Advisor, Ministerial
and Monitoring, Department of Internal Affairs at [email address]. Please contact
Nick at the Department should you have any questions or concerns.
A representative from the Trust wil be in contact with you with information about upcoming
meetings.
Congratulations on your appointment. I wish you al the best for your term as a trustee.
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Yours sincerely
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Hon Shane Jones
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Associate Minister of Finance
Copy to:
John Wood
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Chair
West Coast Community Trust
9(2)(a)
the
9(2)(a)
Administrator
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West Coast Community Trust
9(2)(a)
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Acceptance of appointment as a trustee of the West Coast Community Trust
I, 9(2)(a)
confirm I agree to be appointed as a trustee to the West Coast
Community Trust in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the letter confirming
my appointment.
I understand the terms and conditions of my appointment, as set out in the letter advising
me of my appointment. I agree that, as a trustee of the West Coast Community Trust, I will
operate within these terms and conditions.
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Date:
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