Notice of the Extraordinary meeting of
Nelson City Council
Te Kaunihera o Whakatū
Date: Tuesday 23 November 2021 Time: at the conclusion of the reconvened 17 November 2021 ordinary Council meeting Location: Council
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Agenda
Rārangi take
Chairperson Her Worship the Mayor Rachel Reese
Deputy Mayor Cr Judene Edgar
Members Cr Yvonne Bowater
Cr Trudie Brand
Cr Mel Courtney
Cr Kate Fulton
Cr Matt Lawrey
Cr Rohan O'Neill-Stevens
Cr Brian McGurk
Cr Gaile Noonan
Cr Pete Rainey
Cr Rachel Sanson
Cr Tim Skinner
Quorum: 7 Pat Dougherty
Chief Executive
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Following are the values agreed during the 2019 – 2022 term:
A. Whakautetanga: respect
B. Kōrero Pono: integrity
C. Māiatanga: courage
D. Whakamanatanga: effectiveness
E. Whakamōwaitanga: humility
F. Kaitiakitanga: stewardship
G. Manaakitanga: generosity of spirit
Nelson City Council
23 November 2021
Karakia and Mihi Timatanga
1. Apologies
Nil
2. Interests
2.1 Updates to the Interests Register
2.2 Identify any conflicts of interest in the agenda
3. Public Forum
4. Mayor's Report
5. Councillor O'Neill-Stevens Notice of Motion - 'Free Fares' 4 - 7
Document number R26430
Recommendation
That the Council 1. Supports and adds its name to the Free Fares Campaign being coordinated by the Aotearoa Collective for Public Transport Equity, noting: a) The campaign is advocating for the Government to provide free public transport for Community Service Card holders, tertiary students and under-25s; and b) That supporting this campaign does not require any further actions by Council.
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Karakia Whakamutanga
Item 6: Councillor O'Neill-Stevens Notice of Motion - 'Free Fares'
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Council 23 November 2021 |
REPORT R26430
Councillor O'Neill-Stevens Notice of Motion - 'Free Fares'
1. Purpose of Report
1.1 To consider a notice of motion from Councillor O’Neill-Stevens.
2. Recommendation
1. Supports and adds its name to the Free Fares Campaign being coordinated by the Aotearoa Collective for Public Transport Equity, noting: a) The campaign is advocating for the Government to provide free public transport for Community Service Card holders, tertiary students and under-25s; and b) That supporting this campaign does not require any further actions by Council.
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3. Background
3.1 The procedure for a Notice of Motion is dealt with in Council’s Standing Orders. The relevant portion of the Standing Orders relating to this Notice of Motion are set out below:
Standing Order 22.3 Requirement to give notice
A member must give notice to the chief executive at least 5 working days before the meeting at which it is proposed to consider the motion. The notice is to be signed by not less than one third of the members of the local authority, including vacancies. Notice can be sent via email and include the scanned electronic signatures of members. If the notice of motion is lost, no similar notice of motion which is substantially the same in purpose and effect may be accepted within the next twelve months.
3.2 A copy of the Notice of Motion received by the Chief Executive from Councillor O’Neill-Stevens is attached (A2788981).
Attachments
Attachment 1: A2788981 Councillor O'Neill-Stevens Notice of Motion - 'Free Fares' ⇩