Mr David Fennell
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Email: s9(2)(a)
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Dear David
Act
Appointment to the Chartered Professional Engineers Council
I am pleased to appoint you as a member of the Chartered Professional Engineers Council
(the Council) for a five-year term commencing on 19 June 2025 and expiring on 18 June
2030. A notice of your appointment will be published in the
New Zealand Gazette.
Legislative framework
Your appointment is made under section 49 of the Chartered Professional Engineers of New
Zealand Act 2002 (the Act).
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In accepting this appointment, I expect all appointees to:
• perform their functions efficiently, effectively, consistently and ethically with the spirit
of service to the public;
• recognise their individual, and the Council’s, accountability to the Minister for Building
and Construction and Parliament;
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• avoid disclosing information, except in accordance with the Council’s functions as
permitted or required by law;
• notify my office of any potentially contentious issues of public interest that may have
the
a significant impact on the Council; and
• disclose any matters of interest as outlined under clauses 13-16 of Schedule 1 of the
Act.
Term of office under
Members may be reappointed; however, there should be no expectation on the part of new
appointees or incumbent members that they will automatically be reappointed.
You may resign by written notice to me. Note that under clause 7 of Schedule 1 of the Act, I
may, after consulting the Attorney-General, remove a member from office for breach of duty,
failure or inability to perform duties, misconduct or any other just cause.
Remuneration and position description
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Fees and expenses are paid according to the Cabinet Fees Framework. As a member, you
will be paid $434 per day for performing your role. You are also entitled to be paid actual and
reasonable costs incurred in travelling or other expenses in performing duties as a member
of the Council. Allowances and expenses are paid in accordance with the Fees and
Travelling Allowances Act 1951.
Acknowledgement of the appointment
I would be grateful if you could formally acknowledge your appointment by signing the
attached acceptance letter and returning it to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and
Employment, who will record it on my behalf.
I look forward to working with you and wish you well for your term as a member of the
Chartered Professional Engineers Council.
Yours sincerely
Hon Chris Penk
Minister for Building and Construction
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Acceptance Letter
Position Description
cc:
Elena Trout - Chair, Chartered Professional Engineers Council
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Richard Templer – Chief Executive, Engineering New Zealand
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Lisa Kinghorn – Executive Office, Chartered Professional Engineers Council
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Employment
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Hon Chris Penk
Minister for Building and Construction
Dear Minister
I acknowledge receipt of your letter advising me of my appointment as a member of the
Chartered Professional Engineers Council, for a term commencing on 9 June 2025 and
expiring on 8 June 2030. I confirm my acceptance of this appointment.
I will ensure that I continue to keep myself fully familiar with the obligations and
responsibilities of the position.
I am aware of the need to disclose and manage any conflicts of interest as they arise. I
undertake to advise you, via the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, of any
change in my circumstances which may have an impact on my ability to serve on the
Chartered Professional Engineers Council.
Signed:
Name:
David Fennell
Date:
Please return via email to [email address]
under the Official Information Act 1982
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Ms Megan Neill
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Email: s9(2)(a)
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Dear Megan
Act
Reappointment to the Chartered Professional Engineers Council
I am pleased to reappoint you as a member of the Chartered Professional Engineers Council
(the Council) for a two-year term commencing on 19 June 2025 and expiring on 18 June
2027. A notice of your reappointment will be published in the
New Zealand Gazette.
Legislative framework
Your reappointment is made under section 49 of the Chartered Professional Engineers of
New Zealand Act 2002 (the Act).
Information
In accepting this appointment, I expect all appointees to:
• perform their functions efficiently, effectively, consistently and ethically with the spirit
of service to the public;
• recognise their individual, and the Council’s, accountability to the Minister for Building
and Construction and Parliament;
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• avoid disclosing information, except in accordance with the Council’s functions as
permitted or required by law;
• notify my office of any potentially contentious issues of public interest that may have
the
a significant impact on the Council; and
• disclose any matters of interest as outlined under clauses 13-16 of Schedule 1 of the
Act.
Term of office under
Members may be reappointed; however, there should be no expectation on the part of new
appointees or incumbent members that they will automatically be reappointed.
You may resign by written notice to me. Note that under clause 7 of Schedule 1 of the Act, I
may, after consulting the Attorney-General, remove a member from office for breach of duty,
failure or inability to perform duties, misconduct or any other just cause.
Remuneration and position description
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Fees and expenses are paid according to the Cabinet Fees Framework. As a member, you
will be paid $434 per day for performing your role. You are also entitled to be paid actual and
reasonable costs incurred in travelling or other expenses in performing duties as a member
of the Council. Allowances and expenses are paid in accordance with the Fees and
Travelling Allowances Act 1951.
Acknowledgement of the appointment
I would be grateful if you could formally acknowledge your reappointment by signing the
attached acceptance letter and returning it to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and
Employment, who will record it on my behalf.
I look forward to continuing to with you and wish you well for your term as a member of the
Chartered Professional Engineers Council.
Yours sincerely
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Act
Hon Chris Penk
Minister for Building and Construction
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Acceptance Letter
Position Description
cc:
Elena Trout - Chair, Chartered Professional Engineers Council
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Richard Templer – Chief Executive, Engineering New Zealand
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Lisa Kinghorn – Executive Office, Chartered Professional Engineers Council
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[email address]
Board Appointments and Governance, Ministry of Business, Innovation and
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Employment
[email address]
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Hon Chris Penk
Minister for Building and Construction
Dear Minister
I acknowledge receipt of your letter advising me of my reappointment as a member of the
Chartered Professional Engineers Council, for a term commencing on 9 June 2025 and
expiring on 8 June 2027. I confirm my acceptance of this reappointment.
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I will ensure that I continue to keep myself fully familiar with the obligations and Act
responsibilities of the position.
I am aware of the need to disclose and manage any conflicts of interest as they arise. I
undertake to advise you, via the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, of any
change in my circumstances which may have an impact on my ability to serve on the
Chartered Professional Engineers Council.
Information
Signed:
Name:
Megan Neill
Date:
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Please return via email to [email address]
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