The make-up of our committees is reviewed after each local body election and the terms of reference are decided. The Terms of Reference and Delegations set out the powers and delegations of Council, its committees, and Council staff.
Terms of Reference and Delegations
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Chairperson: Mayor Anita Baker
Deputy Chairperson: Deputy Mayor Kylie Wihapi
Members:
Meeting Frequency: Monthly
Purpose: To carry out leadership, vision, strategic priorities and the outcomes sought for the Porirua City.
Heamana Tuatahi: Councillor Ross Leggett
Heamana Tuarua: Councillor Josh Trlin
Membership:
Meeting Frequency: Twice per month
Purpose: To ensure the implementation of the Council’s strategic direction and framework as set out in the Long-term Plan and Annual Plan through sound decision-making, strategy, policy, planning, service delivery and operations.
Chairperson: Warren Allen
Deputy Chairperson: Councillor Nathan Waddle
Membership:
Meeting Frequency: Quarterly
Purpose: To assist the Council by ensuring there are robust internal controls for financial and non-financial assets, and that there are appropriate arrangements for internal and external reporting and accountability, risk management, internal and external audit functions and compliance with statutory processes, standards and best practice.
Chairperson: Councillor Mike Duncan
Deputy Chairperson: Mayor Anita Baker
Membership:
Meeting Frequency: Two times per annum, or as required.
Purpose: To manage the Council’s working relationship with the Chief Executive as required under the Local Government Act 2002.
Chairperson: Mayor Anita Baker
Membership:
Meeting Frequency: As required.
Purpose: To hear matters referred to it by the Chief Executive under the Dog Control Act 1996.
Chairperson: Deputy Mayor Kylie Wihapi
Deputy Chairperson: Councillor Mike Duncan
Membership:
Meeting Frequency: As required
Purpose: To consider and determine alcohol licensing applications under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
Elected members have been appointed to several Joint Committees around the Wellington region
This Joint Committee is administered by Porirua City Council.
Chairperson: Councillor Geoff Hayward (Porirua City Council)
Membership:
Meeting Frequency: Quarterly
Purpose: To provide governance for the joint services entered into by the Porirua and Wellington City Councils through the joint venture agreements for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Spicer Valley Landfill and the associated land.
This Joint Committee is administered by Wellington City Council.
Chairperson: Councillor Iona Pannett (Wellington City Council)
Deputy Chairperson: Councillor Andy Mitchell (Hutt City Council)
Membership:
Council has appointed Councillor Mike Duncan as the alternate member.
For more information on this Committee, please see the Wellington City Council website.
This Committee is administered by Greater Wellington Regional Council.
Chairperson: Councillor Adrienne Staples (Greater Wellington Regional Council)
Deputy Chairperson: Councillor Daran Ponter (Greater Wellington Regional Council)
Membership:
Council has appointed Councillor Ross Leggett as the alternate member.
For more information on this Committee, please see the Greater Wellington Regional Council website.
This Committee is administered by Hutt City Council.
Chairperson: Mayor Campbell Barry (Hutt City Council)
Deputy Chairperson: Councillor Ros Connelly (Greater Wellington Regional Council)
Membership:
Council has appointed Councillor Ross Leggett as the alternate member.
For more information on this Committee, please see the Wellington Water website.
This Committee is administered by Greater Wellington Regional Council.
Chairperson: Darrin Apanui (Rangitāne Tū Mai Rā Trust)
Deputy Chairperson: Councillor Daran Ponter (Greater Wellington Regional Council)
Membership:
Council has appointed Deputy Mayor Kylie Wihapi as the alternate member.
For more information on this Committee, please see the Greater Wellington Regional Council website.
This Committee is administered by Greater Wellington Regional Council.
Chairperson: Mayor Tory Whanau (Wellington City Council)
Deputy Chairperson: Hon. Mayor Ron Mark (Carterton District Council)
Membership:
Council has appointed Deputy Mayor Kylie Wihapi as the alternate member.
For more information on this Committee, please see the Greater Wellington Regional Council website.
