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Information for Prospective Candidates Environment Canterbury

What we do / Tō tātou mahi It’s a complex business! Under a broad framework of legislation, national and regional strategies and plans, policies and rules the Council is responsible for:  Regional planning, consenting and compliance to manage land use and water quality, soil, air, and the coastal environment  Environmental monitoring and reporting  Hazard management, flood protection and regional parks  Biodiversity and pest management  Regional transport planning and public transport services  Harbour navigation and safety and marine pollution response  Civil defence  Advocating on behalf of the region with central government, other local authorities and other agencies  Ensuring local communities and rūnanga are encouraged to be part of the decision-making processes of regional government

What will the Council look like?  Under the Environment Canterbury (Transitional Governance Arrangements) Act 2016 the Council has completed a representation review for the 2019 elections and must now return Environment Canterbury to a fully democratically elected Council. The 2019 Local Body elections will be held on 12 October 2019 for:  2 members to represent the Christchurch Central- Ōhoko Constituency  2 members to represent the Christchurch North East- Ōrei Constituency  2 members to represent the Christchurch South- Ōwhanga Constituency  2 members to represent the Christchurch West- Ōpuna Constituency  2 members to represent the Mid-Canterbury- Ōpākihi Constituency  2 members to represent the North Canterbury- Ōpukepuke Constituency  2 members to represent the South Canterbury- Ōtuhituhi Constituency

Council meetings  Every Thursday is a full day in Christchurch for Councillors  Councillor briefings are held every Thursday in the Tuam St office, Chch  The Council and two of its standing committees meet on Thursdays every fourth week  However, there will be commitments on other days  Zone committees also meet once a month in the zone so some travel will be required  Other joint and standing committees meet regularly (monthly or quarterly)  The Chairperson role is full time  The Deputy Chair and Councillors’ roles are variable, with commitments being anything between 2-4 days per week  Flexible working hours required – evening and weekend work  There is always reading to do - reports and agendas

COUNCIL Standing Joint Partnership Statutory Committees Committees Co-Governance Committees Canterbury Water Canterbury Civil Defence Performance Audit & Emergency Management Management Strategy Te Rōpū Tuia Risk Group Joint Committee Zone Committees (x10) Greater Christchurch Canterbury Regional Te Waihora Partnership Regulation Hearing Transport Committee Co-Agreement Committee Greater Christchurch Regional Water Public Transport Management Joint Committee

Council remuneration Remuneration:  Chairperson - $173,344  Deputy Chairperson - $93,681  Chairperson Performance Audit and Risk Committee - $83,645  Chairperson Regulation Hearing Committee - $80,655  Canterbury Water Management Strategy Zone Committee member - $75,286  Councillor - $66,916  Councillors’ work-related expenses are covered up to a point – for example travel and accommodation.

What does a ‘good’ Councillor look like? Canterbury contains a number of diverse communities of interest in 10 local authority areas They’ve suggested they want people on the Council who will  represent what matters to the wide variety of groups that make up our region  are committed to working collaboratively to ensure environmental sustainability, provide for cultural values, and support regional development P .S You don’t need to know everything before you stand!  We will run a full induction programme from November 2019 to March 2020

“I think I’m keen…” Learning about Environment Canterbury’s Attending Council meetings partnership with to see what it is like to talk Ngāi Tahu (the about issues, debate and Tuia relationship) make decisions for the Canterbury region Checking out some key Reading Council/ Committee documents papers over the last year Our current Long Term Plan – what • https://ecan.govt.nz/get- the Council intends for the next involved/council-and-committee-meetings/ 10 years …gives an idea of how much work • The latest Annual Report the Council covers in a year • Our Pre-election Report Canterbury Regional Policy • Statement

Have a think about…  What you are standing FOR? (rather than what you’re against)  Can you think openly and respectfully about the views of others even if they don’t match yours?  What are your “must-dos” as a Councillor (and what will you do if you can’t achieve them?)  How do you deal with conflict?  What would success look like for you?

Key Dates 17 Oct Official result declaration Late Oct / Early Nov • Inaugural meeting 19 Jul – 16 Aug • Induction begins – intensive and compulsory Nominations are (continues through to open (close 12 noon) March 2020) on 16 August • Mid Nov - First Council business meeting Voting (closes 12 noon on 12 Oct) 20 Sep – 12 Oct

Where to find more information Call us: https://ecan.govt.nz/about- us/your-council/elections  Electoral Officer Anthony Morton 03 377 3530 M : 021 326 021  Deputy Electoral Officer Siân Daly 03 367 7611 M : 021 326 021