Mayor and Elected Members
The system of elected member representation was reviewed for the 2007 elections. There are four wards with three members elected per ward:
There is also a Rotorua Lakes Community Board with four members elected and two appointed by Council. The next elections will be held in October 2010.
Elected members are advised by the chief executive (who may seek additional external advice on matters such as legal opinions) and by staff.
Resources are also available from such bodies as Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ), and professional organisations. However, first and foremost, elected members are advised by the community which they represent, through many formal and informal processes.
(Back L-R): Dave Donaldson, Mike McVicker, Karen Hunt, Geoff Kenny, Glenys Searancke, Bob Martin, Maureen Waaka
(Front L-R): Maggie Bentley, Janet Wepa, Chief Executive Peter Guerin, Mayor Kevin Winters, Deputy Mayor Trevor Maxwell, Charles Sturt, Julie Calnan.
Ward Boundaries Map
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North Ward Councillors
Charles Sturt, Karen Hunt, Bob Martin |
West Ward Councillors
Geoff Kenny, Janet Wepa, Trevor Maxwell |
South Ward Councillors
Cr Julie Calnan, Cr Mike McVicker,
Cr Glenys Searancke |
East Ward Councillors
Cr Maggie Bentley, Cr Dave Donaldson,
Cr Maureen Waaka |
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Rotorua Lakes Community Board
Established in 2007, the Rotorua Lakes Community Board has four elected members and two Council-appointed councillors - one representing the North ward and one representing the East. The board advocates on behalf of residents of the lakes areas.
(Back L-R): Geoff Palmer (deputy chair), Phillip Karauna, Dave Donaldson
(Front L-R): Karen Hunt, Brentleigh Bond (chair), Neil Callaghan
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