Representation

Decision

One unitary Auckland Council to replace the region’s eight local authorities.

Explanation

The governing body of the Auckland Council will be made up of a Mayor and 20 members elected in accordance with the Local Electoral Act 2001.

The Mayor will be elected by the electors of Auckland as a whole using the first past the post (FPP) voting system for the first election in October 2010.
All 20 members of Council will be elected from single-member or multi-member wards, using the FPP voting system for the first election in 2010. No councillors will be elected at large.

All wards and boundaries of Auckland Council are to be determined by the Local Government Commission. This work is expected to be finalised by 1 March 2010, ready for the local government elections in October 2010.

The Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009 does not provide for reserved Māori seats on the Council. Māori representation will be addressed by the provisions of the Local Electoral Act.

The governing body of the Auckland Council will be responsible for:

the regulatory functions of the Council (including RMA, Health and Building Acts, Civil Defence)
financial and asset management
staff and resources of the Council
the establishment and maintenance of capacity to provide, or ensure the provision of, services and facilities by the Council
implementing the agreement reached with each local board in respect of local activities
making decisions on non-regulatory activities, where an Auckland-wide approach will better promote the well-being of the communities across Auckland.

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