Decision FAQs

A third Auckland governance Bill, provisionally titled the Local Government (Auckland Law Reform) Bill, will be introduced in December 2009. It will:

• Complete the legislative framework for ongoing governance arrangements in Auckland, by amending the Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009 and other legislation

• Amend the Local Government (Tamaki Makaurau Reorganisation) Act 2009, and possibly other legislation, to make further and full provision for the establishment of the Auckland Council and dissolution of existing Auckland local authorities on 1 November 2010

• Make provision for the interim operation of the Auckland Council from 1 November 2010 before it develops its own LTCCP, rating and financial policies, etc.

The governing body will be responsible for:

• The regulatory functions of the Council (e.g. RMA, Health and Building Acts, Civil Defence)

• Making decisions on non-regulatory activities where an Auckland-wide approach will better promote the wellbeing of communities across Auckland

• Financial and asset management

• Staff and resources of the Council

• Providing Council services and facilities

• Implementing agreements made with local boards

The Select Committee will make arrangements for a public submission process when the Bill is referred from the House. Details will appear on the Parliamentary website later this year.