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Candidate Profiles for the Auckland Council and Local Board Elections 2010
Candidates are listed with their profiles.
We asked candidates four questions:
- What experience do you bring to the role that you seek?
- What involvement have you had in the past with Greenhithe or local community?
- Greenhithe Residents are passionate about ‘Keeping the Green in Greenhithe' and developing an overall Village Plan. What do you see that you can do to help us achieve this goal?
- List your top 3 personal priorities for the Mayoralty/Albany Ward and/or Upper Harbour Local Board area?
If you want to know more about the new Council and roles of the Local Boards vs Council, please visit the Auckland Council website.
| Title | Description | Items |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mayoral Candidates | The mayor is the head of the governing body of Auckland Council, providing leadership to other elected members and the organisation. In comparison to other New Zealand mayors, the Mayor of Auckland Council has enhanced responsibilities including appointing the deputy mayor, establishing the committees of the governing body of Auckland Council and appointing the chairperson of each of these committees. | 10 |
| 2. Albany Ward Council candidates | There are 2 Council positions available. The Albany Ward goes from Whenuapai and Paremoremo in the West, and from Campbells Bay up to Waiwera on the East Coast. The Council will focus on the big picture and on region wide strategic decisions. | 15 |
| 3. Upper Harbour Local Board candidates | There are 6 positions available. The Local Board serves Hobsonville, Whenuapai, Greenhithe, Paremoremo, Albany, North Harbour industrial, Northcross. The Local Boards will represent our community and make decisions on local issues, activities and facilities. | 15 |