Delegation instruments, service agreements or written authority for DMC to collect debts
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From: clampett trust
Dear Western Bay of Plenty District 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 council 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
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