Meeting of Otago Regional Council

Location: The Gate, 6 Barry Avenue, Cromwell, Central Otago

1. Welcome

2. Apologies

Cr Lloyd McCall is an apology for this meeting.

3. Public Forum

Pierre Marasti has requested to speak on behalf of Extinction Rebellion.

4. Confirmation of Agenda

Note: Any additions to the agenda must be approved by resolution with an explanation as to why they cannot be delayed until a future meeting.

5. Declarations of Interest

Members are reminded of the need to stand aside from decision-making when a conflict arises between their role as an elected representative and any private or other external interest they might have.

The Register of Pecuniary Interests can be found on the ORC Website.

6. Presentations

Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Simon Upton, will give a verbal presentation based on the Going with the Grain Report.

7. Confirmation of Minutes

• Confirmation of Minutes of the Council Meeting of 26 June 2024

8. Actions (Status of Council Resolutions)

9. Chairperson’s and Chief Executive’s Reports

• Chairperson's Report
• Letter from Chair Gretchen Robertson - Whāngai i te Hautapu - Matariki 2024
• Letter from Chair Gretchen Robertson to Prime Minister Luxon - Whāngai i te Hautapu - Matariki 2024
• Letter to Minister Hoggard from Chair Gretchen Robertson, Otago Regional Council - Operational Plan
• Chief Executive's Report
• LWRP GG July Meeting Milestone Status Update 2024

10. Matters for Consideration

10.1 Upper Lakes Integrated Catchment Management Programme Appointment

To provide an update to Council on the progress of the Integrated Catchment Management (ICM) Programme in the Upper Lakes, including:

• Nominating a Councillor for the group
• Endorsing the community’s preference for the scope (boundary) of the Catchment Action Plan (CAP)
• Proposed members to be appointed to the Upper Lakes Integrated Catchment Group (ICG)
• Proposed Terms of Reference for the Upper Lakes ICG

• Attachment 1: Upper Lakes Terms of Reference
• Attachment 2: Members Analysis
• Attachment 3: Members Group Affiliations

10.2 Adoption of Draft Otago Southland Regional Land Transport Plan 2021-2031

To seek Council approval to submit the mid-term review of the Otago Southland Regional Land Transport Plan 2021-2031 to the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA).

• Attachment: 1 July 2024 Final RLTP Amended Version - Following RTC Meeting

10.3 South Dunedin Future Programme Update July 2024

This report provides an update on the South Dunedin Future (SDF) programme, including:

• A summary of activities completed during January to June 2024
• Key upcoming activities
• Potential implications of this work

Printed copies of the attachment will be provided at the meeting.

• Attachment: South Dunedin Future Programme - Summary July 2024

10.4 Efficiency Review Progress Update

To provide Council with an update on implementing the Efficiency Review recommendations following the review undertaken by Morrison Low in 2023.

• Attachment: Efficiency Review - Implementation Update 2024.07.09

10.5 Remuneration Authority Determination 2024/2025

• Attachment: Expenses Reimbursement and Allowances Policy July 2024

10.6 Documents Signed Under the Council Seal 2023-2024

To inform the Council of delegations requiring the application of the Council Seal from 31 July 2023 to 30 June 2024.

11. Resolution to Exclude the Public

That the Council excludes the public from the following part of the proceedings of this meeting (pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987), namely:

• CE Performance Review 2024/25 KPIs
• Public Exclusion Table

12. Closure