Dear Southland Regional Council,

Request under Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987

Re: Delegation Instruments for MWLASS and Debt Management Central (DMC)

1. Pursuant to s10 LGOIMA 1987 kindly provide all documents relating to delegations of authority granted to Manawatu-Wanganui Local Authority Shared Services ( MWLASS) for debt recovery. litigation or document service, including:
a) shareholder resolutions or CEO instruments from 2008-2026.
b) Statement of expectations or performance agreements under LGA 2002 s57-64.
c) Any Long Term Plan references ( confirming absence).

2. Provide all MWLASS sub-delegations to Debt Management Central (DMC), including agency agreements, warrants, or limits on proceedings/service for debt collection of rates and sale of abandoned lands including civil cases.

3. Confirm DMC's legal status ( incorporated or agent) and chain of authority from your coucnil to MWLASS to DMC.

4. Electronic PDF format within 20 working days under s15. Specify witholdings under s17 with review details. No charge unless notified ( s16) but note this is a public interest matter.

Yours faithfully,
Trustee on behalf of
clampett trust

Yours faithfully,

clampett trust

Yours faithfully,

clampett trust

Dear Patrick Ng,
Council Official / LGOIMA Officer

Subject: LGOIMA Request – Service Agreement Information

Pursuant to the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (LGOIMA), I request access to the following information:

A copy of the service agreement(s) entered into by your council and DMC for the provision of debt recovery.
Any associated documentation that outlines the scope, funding, deliverables, and obligations under the agreement.
Legal Basis for Request
Sections 2 and 6 of LGOIMA establish the public’s right to access official information and promote transparency in local government decision-making.
Sections 10, 14, and 17A of the Local Government Act 2002 require councils to act transparently, make decisions in the public interest, and ensure efficient use of public funds.
The requested service agreement concerns the allocation and expenditure of public money, and therefore disclosure is in the public interest.

Public Interest Justification,
The public has a legitimate interest in understanding how council funds are being allocated, how services are delivered, and whether public resources are being used effectively and appropriately. Access to this information will support community oversight, accountability, and confidence in council decision-making.

If any part of the requested information is considered commercially sensitive or otherwise exempt under LGOIMA Section 7, I request that the remainder of the information be provided with appropriate redactions.

I look forward to receiving this information within the statutory timeframe of 20 working days as provided under LGOIMA. Please contact me at [email address] if further clarification of this request is required.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Yours sincerely,

clampett trust