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Council CommitteesNgā kōrero o ngā Komiti

Council has 6 committees that have specific functions delegated to them by Council. The committee structure is reviewed at the start of each triennium. To find out more about the specific functions of a committee click on the name below.

Meetings are held in the Council Chamber unless otherwise advertised.

 

Council Committees and Meetings

Ordinary Meeting of Council
Council Forum
Council Workshops
Youth Council
Matangirau Reserves Board
Maori Standing Committee
SWED
IandR

Council Panels

Purpose

The Chief Executive Performance Review Panel (The Panel) is the primary point of contact between the Chief Executive and Council in relation to reviewing the performance of the Chief Executive for discussion of performance and other employment matters.

 The Panel will

  • Review the progress and performance of the Chief Executive against predetermined key performance indicators (KPI).
  • Oversee the independent remuneration review process for the Chief Executive and make recommendations to the Council.
  • Oversee succession planning and make recommendations to the Council of a new Chief Executive.

Terms of Reference

Download Terms of Reference

Members

  • Deputy Mayor Benita Cairns (Chair)
  • Councillor Sara Bird (Member)
  • Councillor Harker (Member)

Joint Committees

Hawke's Bay Regional Council is the administrating body. 

Appointees

  • His Worship the Mayor Craig Little
  • 1x Alternate – Vacant position’

Hawke's Bay Regional Council is the administrating body. 

Appointees

  • His Worship the Mayor Craig Little
  • Councillor Chaans Tumataroa-Clarke (alternative)

External Appointments

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