This section outlines the committee structure adopted by Council and appointments of Councillors to outside organisations. Also included is information on the Triennial Agreement with other Councils in the Bay of Plenty region.
The Whakatane District Council has conducted its representation review on the membership for the 2010 and 2013 local body elections and has made its decision on the final proposal.
The Triennial Agreement sets out the protocols for communication and co-ordination amongst the councils during the triennium.
Find out current salary and expenses rules for the Mayor, councillors andcommunity board members
Standing Orders are a set of rules that formalise the way we conduct our meetings.
Our Local Governance Statement outlines how we engage with our community, how we makes decisions, and how citizens can influence the Council’s decisions.
The Council can delegate most of its duties, powers and responsibilities to a committee, community board, member or officer of the Council
Our Code of Conduct provides guidance on the standards of behaviour expected from elected members of the Whakatane District Council.
Find out about the roles of Councillors, the Mayor and Deputy Mayor, Committee Chairpersons and Community Boards