Environment Canterbury Review submission form

Government is proposing a mixed-model governance structure for Environment Canterbury (ECan)after the local government elections in October 2016.The proposed structurehas a mix of community-elected councillors and Government-appointed members.

The Ministry for the Environment and the Department of Internal Affairs are seeking feedback on the proposed governance structure.

For more information about the proposed structure read the discussion document:
Environment Canterbury Review: A discussion document

Submissions close 5.00pm 1 May 2015.

Publishing and releasing submissions

All or part of any written submission (including names of submitters), may be published on the Ministry for the Environment and the Department of Internal Affairs’ websites, and Unless you clearly specify otherwise in your submission, the Review Team will consider that you have consented to website posting of both your submission and your name.

Contents of submissions may have to be released to the public under the Official Information Act 1982 following requests to the Review Team (including via email). Please advise if you have any objection to the release of any information contained in a submission and, in particular, which part(s) you consider should be withheld, together with the reason(s) for withholding the information. The Review Team will take into account all such objections when responding to requests for copies of, and information on, submissions to this document under the Official Information Act.

The Privacy Act 1993 applies certain principles about the collection, use and disclosure of information about individuals by various agencies, including the Review Team. It governs access by individuals to information about themselves held by agencies. Any personal information you supply to the Review Team in the course of making a submission will be used by the Review Team only in relation to the matters covered by this document. Please clearly indicate in your submission if you do not wish your name to be included in any summary of submissions that the Review Team may publish.

Questions to guide your feedback

The consultation questions listed below are a guide only and all comments are welcome. You do not have to answer all the questions.

Contact information

Name
Organisation
(if applicable)
Address
Telephone
Email

Critical issues for Canterbury governance

  1. In your view, what are the most significant regional issues for Canterbury (for example, resource management or governance issues)? Please explain.

The way forward for Canterbury governance

  1. Do you agree with the goals for ECan’s governance? (These are: high quality leadership, economic growth, strong environmental stewardship, strong accountability to local communities, and value and efficiency for ratepayer money.) Please explain.
  1. In your view, are some of the goals more important than others? Please explain.
  1. Do you think the proposal is suited to Canterbury and meets the goals for ECan? Please explain.
  1. In your view, is there a governance model that better addresses the goals for ECan? Please explain.
  1. Are there any considerations we need to give when transitioning to the proposed mixed- model governance structure? Please explain.
  1. Should the mixed-model governance structure retain the special resource management powers currently used by the commissioners? If so, for how long? Please explain.

Other comments

  1. Is there any further information you wish the Government to consider? Please explain.

When your submission is complete

Email your completed submission to or post to ECan Review, Ministry for the Environment, PO Box 10362, Wellington 6143.

Submissions close5.00pm 1 May 2015.

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