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Firearms Licensing Review Committee Chair and Members ACT 1982
Scope and Requirements
Scope
The Firearms Licensing Review Committee (the Review Committee) is to
be established under the Arms Bill.
The purpose is to serve as an independent body for reviewing decisions
made by Firearms Safety and Education New Zealand relating to the
granting and revocation of firearms licences.
Membership
We are seeking expressions of interest from applicants that can
demonstrate knowledge and experience in:
the law, and working with legislation and legal frameworks;
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the use of firearms and firearms safety;
regulatory systems, decision making roles, community organisations or
public safety and have firearms knowledge.
The Responsible Minister will appoint Committee members under the Arms
Bill.
Appointed by
Under clause 315 of the Arms Bill the responsible Minister appoints
members.
Reporting to
The Minister responsible for the Arms Act.
The Review Committee publishes its procedures and how applicants can
apply for a review. The Review Committee may, from time to time, publish
a summary of its decisions.
The Review Committee will also provide annual reports on their work to the
Ministry of Justice as the monitoring department.
Key Relationships Other Review Committee Members
Minister responsible for the Arms Act
Firearms Safety and Education New Zealand Chief Executive and staff
Applicants, and applicant’s advocates
Ministry of Justice
Police Commissioner and NZ Police
Firearms owning community and related professional groups (e.g., NZ
Deerstalkers Association and others).
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Remuneration
Remuneration for all members of the Review Committee is set by the
Cabinet Fees Framework.
The Chair will be paid: $950 per day (or hourly for part days)
Members wil be paid: $650 per day (or hourly for part days)
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Time commitment These are part-time roles.
The workload of the Review Committee will vary according to the volume
of reviews, the number of members appointment and the expertise of the
Review Committee members. It is anticipated that, on average, the Review
Committee members will be required to commit around 3 days a month.
This includes the reading and reviewing of cases and panel meetings to
reach decisions. There will also be approximately 3 days per annum of
training, for induction, review of procedure, and to ensure consistency of
decisions.
Term
Appointments to the Review Committee are subject to clause 315 of the
Arms Bill, which states that members are appointed for a maximum term of
five years and may be reappointed. INFORMATION
Functions
Function of the Review Committee (clause 314)
The Review Committee’s function is to review decisions of the Firearms
Safety and Education New Zealand where it:
(a) declines to issue a firearms licence (clause 67)
(b) imposes a condition on a firearms licence (clause 74)
(c) revokes a firearms licence (clause 151 or 156).
The Review Committee sits in panels of 3 members (clause 317)
For the purpose of carrying out its function, the Review Committee must sit
in panels of 3 members.
A person cannot be assigned to a panel if the person was involved in the
decision being reviewed by the panel. Panels of the Review Committee
may sit concurrently.
Procedure of panels (clause 318)
The Review Committee may determine their own procedures.
Generally, the panel’s review of decisions is to be conducted on the papers,
but an oral hearing may be conducted by electronic means if the panel
agrees.
A panel may require the applicant or the Chief Executive to provide further
information that they consider necessary to conduct the review.
Competencies
The Review Committee has an important role to provide an independent
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review of licensing decision made by the Firearms Safety and Education
New Zealand.
All Review Committee members should demonstrate:
Knowledge and experience
Knowledge of, and experience with, firearms.
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A sound understanding of the legal systems or judicial review.
Experience in a decision-making role and/or in working within a statutory
framework.
Broad knowledge and understanding of legal, advocacy or dispute
resolution.
Knowledge or expertise of the firearms licensing system and the Arms
Act, which may include experience, knowledge or expertise in the
community.
Knowledge and experience in the handling of sensitive information.
Skills and attributes
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Career experience that reflects good judgement, integrity and
impartiality.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Familiarity with the independent decision-making processes, and the
ability to make consistent and unbiased decisions.
Ability to perceive conflict of interests that may arise because of previous
or present business and personal relationships
Ability to quickly bring together a mass of information, assess the facts
and make consistent decisions.
Competence in written communication is essential. Review Committee
members need to be able to write clearly and precisely.
Environmental awareness
The judgement and discretion required to maintain the autonomy and
independence essential to the Committee.
The ability to maintain confidentiality and deal appropriately with
sensitive information.
Ability to identify and analyse a broad range of information to determine
an individual’s character.
Sensitivity to and understanding of different cultures’ values and
experiences.
Ability to withstand potential public scrutiny.
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Additional
The Chair is not required to come from a specific membership group, or to
competencies for
hold any particular qualification. But the role requires leadership on highly
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complex legal issues. The Chair will need:
Career experience at a senior level reflecting excellent judgement,
integrity, and impartiality.
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Recent experience working in a decision-making role.
In-depth understanding of review procedures and practices.
The ability to provide vision and strategic leadership, and to set clear
policies and priorities.
An understanding of good management practices and the ability to
articulate organisational goals and objectives.
Knowledge of, and recent experience with, firearms.
The ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships at all
levels both externally and internally.
Conflicts of
Members must declare to the Chief Executive any associations which might
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interest
give rise to a conflict of interest and must decline to consider the review.
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FIREARMS LICENSING REVIEW COMMITTEE
Expression of Interest in Appointment
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•
Please personal y complete this form and the declaration.
•
Please provide a full curriculum vitae with your application.
•
Your application will be acknowledged by email.
Surname/Family Name _______________________________________________________________
First Name(s) ________________________________________________________________________
Address (the address to which mail should be sent)
_______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
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Contact Phone _________________________
Mobile _________________________________
Details Email _________________________________
(Do not supply any numbers that you do not wish to have used.)
Are you a New Zealand citizen? Yes No
or
Do you have resident status? Yes No
The following information is gathered for statistical purposes. Completion of this section is
voluntary.
Gender
Male
Female
Another Gender (please specify): _____________
Ethnicity
NZ Māori Iwi _________________________________________________
NZ European or Pākehā
Pacific Island descent Island of Origin_______________________________
Other ethnic origin (please state)_____________________________________
Date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy) ___________________________________
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Referees
List below the names and contact details of at least three people who know you well and who can vouch
for your character and the accuracy of your application.
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Name
_____________________________________________
Email Address _____________________________________________
Phone number __________________________________________
Name
_____________________________________________
Email Address _____________________________________________
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Phone number __________________________________________
Name
_____________________________________________
Email Address _____________________________________________
Phone number __________________________________________
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FIREARMS LICENSING REVIEW COMMITTEE
Declaration and Consent Form
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I, ________________________________________________________________
(full name: first or given names and family or surname)
of____________________________________________________________
(full residential address) occupation________________________________________________________,
a candidate for the position of Firearms Licensing Review Committee member:
• Confirm that, subject to any disclosure in the attached schedule, I have not been
convicted of any criminal offences.
• Confirm that, subject to any disclosure in the attached schedule, I am not directly or
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indirectly involved (other than as adviser or counsel) in any criminal or civil proceeding,
nor am I the subject of any criminal investigation.
• Confirm, subject to any disclosure in the attached schedule, I have not been the
subject of any disciplinary action by any professional body in New Zealand or
overseas, nor are there any unresolved complaints against me.
• Confirm, subject to any disclosure in the attached schedule, that I have not been made
bankrupt, entered into a composition with my creditors, or been disqualified as a
director.
• Confirm, subject to any disclosure in the attached schedule, that I am financial y
secure.
• Confirm, subject to any disclosure in the attached schedule, that I know of no other
matter which might affect my credibility in office.
• Consent to the Ministry of Justice conducting a criminal record check for any record of
criminal convictions and prosecutions that may be held against my name.
Signature __________________________________
Date:___________________
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Schedule
The fol owing disclosures are made in relation to the attached declaration and consent
form.
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