Joint Regional Economic Development Committee

Friday 10 December 2021 at 10.00am

 

 

AGENDA

 


Joint Regional Economic Development Committee

10 December 2021

Joint Regional Economic Development Committee Agenda

 

Meeting to be held remotely

on Friday 10 December 2021, commencing at 10.00am

 

Recommendations contained in the agenda are NOT decisions of the meeting. Please refer to minutes for resolutions.

 

MEMBERSHIP OF THE Joint Regional Economic Development Committee

Chairperson, Councillor Justin Blaikie

Councillor Terry Archer

Councillor Anna Curnow

Councillor David Clendon

Councillor John Vujcich

Councillor Peter Wethey

 

 

 

RĪMITI (Item)                                                                                                                                           Page

1.0      Ngā Mahi Whakapai/Housekeeping

2.0      Ngā Whakapahā/apologies   

3.0      Ngā Whakapuakanga/declarations of conflicts of interest

4.0      Ngā Whakaae Miniti (Confirmation of Minutes)

4.1      Confirmation of Minutes - 30 September 2021                                                 4

5.0      Receipt of Action Sheet

5.1      Receipt of Action Sheet                                                                                            8

6.0      Reports

6.1      Northland Inc Limited: Annual Report for the Year Ending 30 June 2021 11

6.2      Northland Inc Limited: First Quarter 2021/22 reporting against Statement of Intent 2021-2024                                                                                                34

6.3      Northland Inc Limited: Draft Letter of Expectations to SOI 2022-25          36

6.4      Northland Inc Limited Directors: Review of remuneration                           41

6.5      Northland Inc Limited Directors: Appointment of director                           42

6.6      Regional Economic Development Strategy                                                       46

 


 

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Joint Regional Economic Development Committee                                                                              item: 4.1

10 December 2021

 

TITLE:

Confirmation of Minutes - 30 September 2021

From:

Emmanouela Galanou, Economic Policy Advisor and Darryl Jones, Economist

Authorised by Group Manager/s:

Auriole Ruka, Pou Manawhakahaere - GM Governance and Engagement, on 03 December 2021

 

Ngā mahi tūtohutia / Recommendation

That the minutes of the Joint Regional Economic Development Committee meeting held on 30 September 2021 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

 

Attachments/Ngā tapirihanga

Attachment 1: Joint Regional Economic Development Committee Minutes 30 September 2021   


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Joint Regional Economic Development Committee                                                                              item: 5.1

10 December 2021

 

TITLE:

Receipt of Action Sheet

From:

Emmanouela Galanou, Economic Policy Advisor and Darryl Jones, Economist

Authorised by Group Manager/s:

Auriole Ruka, Pou Manawhakahaere - GM Governance and Engagement, on 03 December 2021

 

Whakarāpopototanga / Executive summary

The purpose of this report is to enable the meeting to receive the current action sheet.

 

Nga mahi tutohutia / Recommendation

That the action sheet be received.

 

Attachments/Ngā tapirihanga

Attachment 1: Joint Regional Economic Development Committee - Action Sheet   


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Joint Regional Economic Development Committee                                                                              item: 6.1

10 December 2021

 

TITLE:

Northland Inc Limited: Annual Report for the Year Ending 30 June 2021

From:

Emmanouela Galanou, Economic Policy Advisor and Darryl Jones, Economist

Authorised by Group Manager/s:

Auriole Ruka, Pou Manawhakahaere - GM Governance and Engagement, on 03 December 2021

 

Whakarāpopototanga / Executive summary

Northland Inc Limited’s (Northland Inc) 2021 Annual Report conforms to the requirements of the Local Government Act 2002 (LGA).  Northland Inc reported a surplus after tax of $10,588 in the 2020/21 financial year compared to a budget surplus of $961 (2019/20: $17,247 surplus compared to a budget surplus of $768), producing a closing equity position as at 30 June 2021 of $161,491 ($150,903 as at 30 June 2020).  In addition, 11 of the 14 performance measures set out in Northland Inc’s Statement of Intent 2020-2023 have been achieved.

 

Ngā mahi tūtohutia / Recommendation

That the report ‘Northland Inc Limited: Annual Report for the Year Ending 30 June 2021’ by Emmanouela Galanou, Economic Policy Advisor and Darryl Jones, Economist and dated 17 November 2021, be received.

 

Background/Tuhinga

As required under section 67 of the LGA, Northland Inc has delivered to its shareholder, within three months after the end of the financial year, their annual report for the year ended June 2021 (Attachment 1).  This is the annual period prior to Northland Inc becoming a joint council-controlled organisation (CCO) as of 1 July 2021.  Further to the audited annual report, a report including details on projects and activities carried out or underway for the year 2020/21 will be provided by Northland Inc in due course.

 

Staff have reviewed the annual report and confirm that the requirements of the LGA in relation to the content (i.e. sections 68 and 69) have been met, e.g. performance reporting against the Statement of Intent (SOI), audited consolidated financial statements, and an independent auditor’s report.

 

In terms of reporting against the key performance indicators (KPIs) set out in Northland Inc’s SOI 2020-2023, the results are set out on pp. 3-4 of the annual report.  Northland Inc achieved 11 of the 14 targets.  The significant over achievement of the performance targets relating to business engagement and grant funding facilitated was due to the COVID-19 response service put in place to assist businesses.  This included a dedicated 0800 phone line, additional staff resources (including secondments from the district councils) and new central government funding.

 

The three KPIs not met were: development of a long-term economic development strategy for the region; number of inward delegations hosted; and number and value of high impact projects that are implemented.  Northland Inc was unable to secure co-funding to complete a short-term economic recovery plan.  The development of a long-term strategy is a priority for the new joint CCO for the year 2021/22.  The COVID-19 crisis partially impacted the progress on the other two targets that have not been achieved.  The target on the numbers of high impact projects was not achieved due to the strong interest shown for the funding available through the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF), which resulted in a low number of projects seeking funding from the Investment and Growth Reserve (IGR).  Northland Inc are rebuilding interest in the IGR as a funding source.

 

Northland Inc reported a surplus after tax of $10,588 in the 2020/21 financial year compared to a budget surplus of $961 (2019/20: $17,247 surplus compared to a budget surplus of $768), producing a closing equity position as at 30 June 2021 of $161,491 ($150,903 as at 30 June 2020).

 

The audit report prepared by Deloitte gave an unqualified opinion that the financial statements and KPI reporting presents fairly the performance of the company and complies with legislative and standard account practices.

 

In conformity with clause 5.3 of the Constitution, the Northland Inc board has resolved not to hold an annual meeting of shareholders as there is nothing to be done at that meeting.

 

Representatives from Northland Inc will attend the Joint Committee meeting to comment on the report and answer any questions.

 

Attachments/Ngā tapirihanga

Attachment 1: Northland Inc Limited Annual Report 2020/21   


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Joint Regional Economic Development Committee                                                                              item: 6.2

10 December 2021

 

TITLE:

Northland Inc Limited: First Quarter 2021/22 reporting against Statement of Intent 2021-2024

From:

Emmanouela Galanou, Economic Policy Advisor and Darryl Jones, Economist

Authorised by Group Manager/s:

Auriole Ruka, Pou Manawhakahaere - GM Governance and Engagement, on 03 December 2021

 

Whakarāpopototanga / Executive summary

The Joint Regional Economic Development Committee (Joint Committee) has received the first quarter report (three months ended 30 September) for the 2021/22 financial year from Northland Inc Limited (Northland Inc) against the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in its Statement of Intent (SOI) 2021-2024 (Attachment 1).  Staff have assessed the information provided for the 16 KPIs.  Good progress has been made in relation to most indicators. 

 

Under the Regional Investment work programme area, the following indicators: (a) the number of unique businesses assisted and (b) value for grant funding and investment facilitated for Māori businesses are on track.  However, no progress has been made on the number of impact projects that are implemented and number of inward delegations hosted.  Activity around these indicators is greatly affected by the COVID-19 lockdowns experienced in August and September 2021. 

 

The Environmental Sustainability work programme was incorporated into Northland Inc’s reporting framework for the first time in this SOI.  Currently the relevant indicators are under development or investigation with further practical progress anticipated in the next quarters.  In terms of the work done around the Profile and Advocacy of Economic Development indicators, these are well on target.  The reporting structure for the number of regional economic development updates or reports released is in development. 

 

Representatives from Northland Inc will attend the Joint Committee to comment on the first quarter KPI report and answer any questions. 

 

Ngā mahi tūtohutia / Recommendation

That the report ‘Northland Inc Limited: First Quarter 2021/22 reporting against Statement of Intent 2021-2024’ by Emmanouela Galanou, Economic Policy Advisor and Darryl Jones, Economist and dated 17 November 2021, be received.

 

Background/Tuhinga

Not relevant.

 

Attachments/Ngā tapirihanga

Attachment 1: Northland Inc Limited reporting against SOI - First Quarter 2021/22   


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Joint Regional Economic Development Committee                                                                              item: 6.3

10 December 2021

 

TITLE:

Northland Inc Limited: Draft Letter of Expectations to SOI 2022-25

From:

Emmanouela Galanou, Economic Policy Advisor and Darryl Jones, Economist

Authorised by Group Manager/s:

Auriole Ruka, Pou Manawhakahaere - GM Governance and Engagement, on 03 December 2021

 

Executive summary/Whakarāpopototanga

The purpose of this report is to enable the Joint Regional Economic Development Committee (Joint Committee) to provide final comment on the draft letter of expectations to Northland Inc Limited’s (Northland Inc) Statement of Intent 2022-2025 (SOI).  It is recommended the Joint Committee delegates responsibility to the Chair to make minor amendments to the letter of expectations to Northland Inc on its SOI 2022-2025 in line with comments received on this report, and any amendments be circulated to members of the Joint Committee prior to the letter been released to Northland Inc.

 

Recommendation(s)

1.         That the report ‘Northland Inc Limited: Draft Letter of Expectations to SOI 2022-25’ by Emmanouela Galanou, Economic Policy Advisor and Darryl Jones, Economist and dated 18 November 2021, be received.

2.         That the Letter of Expectations on the Statement of Intent 2022-25 as set out in Attachment 1 be provided to Northland Inc Limited.

3.         That the Chair be delegated authority to make minor amendments to the letter of expectations to Northland Inc Limited on its Statement of Intent 2022-2025 in line with comments received on this report, and any amendments be circulated to members of the Joint Regional Economic Development Committee prior to the letter been released to Northland Inc Limited.

 

Options

 

No.

Option

Advantages

Disadvantages

1

Provide a letter of expectations to Northland Inc on their SOI

The Joint Committee clearly convey its expectations to its council-controlled organisation.

None.

2

Don’t provide a letter of expectations

None.

An opportunity for the Joint Committee to provide its input and direction to its council-controlled organisation is missed.

 

The staff’s recommended option is Option 1.  Although a letter of expectations is not a legislative requirement, it is recommended that a letter be provided to ensure that the expectations of the shareholder are clearly understood. This is consistent with the guidance provided by the Auditor General in relation to the governance and accountability of council-controlled organisations.  It is also recommended that Chair be delegated authority to make minor amendments to the letter of expectations to Northland Inc on its SOI 2022-2025 in line with comments received on this report, and any amendments be circulated to members of the Joint Committee prior to the letter been released to Northland Inc.

Considerations

1.        Environmental Impact

This decision does not have any environmental risks or negative impacts.

2.        Community views

There are no community views on this matter that need to be considered.

3.        Māori impact statement

Although there are issues associated with the importance of Māori economic development in Northland Inc’s core work and therefore SOI, there are no Māori views on preparing the letter of expectations that need to be considered.

4.        Financial implications

The letter of expectations to Northland Inc’s SOI highlights the limited funding that is currently available in the Investment and Growth Reserve (IGR), which could affect Northland Inc’s further operational funding increases.  The Joint Committee recommends that Northland Inc review their operational funding requirements to potentially reduce the current operational funding provided and therefore allow for more funding to be available for Enabling Investment allocation.

5.        Implementation issues

There are no implementation issues.  Sending a letter of expectations in December provides adequate time for Northland Inc to consider the issues raised as the draft SOI is prepared for delivery by 1 March. 

 

6.        Significance and engagement

A letter of expectations to a council-controlled organisation (CCO) on their Statement of Intent is not a legislative requirement.  This matter does not trigger council’s Significance and Engagement Policy, and no public consultation is required for the Joint Committee to make the decisions detailed in this report.

7.        Policy, risk management and legislative compliance

 A letter of expectations to a CCO on their Statement of Intent is not a legislative requirement but rather a voluntary action agreed to by the Joint Committee intended to support an ongoing productive relationship with Northland Inc.

Background/Tuhinga

According to Schedule 8 from the Local Government Act 2002, CCOs such as Northland Inc are required to provide a Statement of Intent to council or appointed joint committees on an annual basis, outlining their strategic approach and priorities for the next three years.  A letter of expectations provides the owners of a CCO the opportunity to give direction to a CCO as it prepares the SOI.

 

As agreed to by the Joint Committee at their meeting on 30 September 2021, an initial draft letter of expectations was circulated to the Joint Committee for their review.  Comments provided by the Joint Committee have been incorporated to the draft letter of expectations to Northland Inc on their SOI 2022-2025 as set out in Attachment 1.  The figure below illustrates the process that is used by the Joint Committee to provide direction to Northland Inc in shaping their SOI 2022-2025.



Staff recommend that the Chair be delegated authority to make minor amendments to the letter of expectations to Northland Inc on its SOI 2022-2025 in line with comments received on this report, and any amendments be circulated to members of the Joint Committee prior to the letter been released to Northland Inc.

Attachments/Ngā tapirihanga

Attachment 1: Letter of Expectations to Northland Inc on SOI 2022-25   


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Joint Regional Economic Development Committee                                                                              item: 6.4

10 December 2021

 

TITLE:

Northland Inc Limited Directors: Review of remuneration

From:

Darryl Jones, Economist

Authorised by Group Manager/s:

Auriole Ruka, Pou Manawhakahaere - GM Governance and Engagement, on 03 December 2021

 

Whakarāpopototanga / Executive summary

At its meeting on 30 September 2021, the Joint Regional Economic Development Committee (Joint Committee) approved a review of the remuneration paid to the directors of Northland Inc Limited (Northland Inc) and the spending of up to $2,000 (excluding GST) from the Investment and Growth Reserve to cover the costs associated with the review if funds were required.  The Joint Committee asked for an outline of the process to be provided to its meeting on 10 December 2021.  The following table outlines the steps that will be undertaken. 

 

Time

Action

February 2022

Staff will undertake the following:

·    Recent investigation into remuneration reviews done by council, e.g., Northland Regional Council’s review of remuneration for Marsden Maritime Holdings Limited

·    Review information contained in the Institute of Directors New Zealand Directors’ Fees Report 2021-22

·    Potentially request a Fees Snapshot from the Institute of Directors New Zealand to get a report tailored for Northland Inc

·    Contact similar sized Economic Development Agencies (EDA) around the country, such as Great South and Venture Taranaki. 

11 March 2022

Joint Committee workshop discussion on findings

March-April

Undertake further investigation if required

22 April 2022

Joint Committee meeting paper

30 June 2022

Northland Inc incorporate changes, if any, into final SOI 2022-2025

 

 

Ngā mahi tūtohutia / Recommendation

That the report ‘Northland Inc Limited Directors: Review of remuneration’ by Darryl Jones, Economist and dated 2 December 2021, be received.

 

Background/Tuhinga

Not applicable. 

 

Attachments/Ngā tapirihanga

Nil


Joint Regional Economic Development Committee                                                                              item: 6.5

10 December 2021

 

TITLE:

Northland Inc Limited Directors: Appointment of director

From:

Darryl Jones, Economist and Emmanouela Galanou, Economic Policy Advisor

Authorised by Group Manager/s:

Auriole Ruka, Pou Manawhakahaere - GM Governance and Engagement, on 03 December 2021

 

Executive summary/Whakarāpopototanga

The purpose of this paper is to seek the approval of the Joint Regional Economic Development Committee (Joint Committee) to reappoint Kris McDonald as a director of Northland Inc Limited (Northland Inc) for a further term of three years.  Kris McDonald is currently in his second consecutive term as a director of Northland Inc. This will conclude on 30 June 2022 at which time he will have served four years.  A further three-year term is being proposed to maximise the staggered nature of director appointment terms (Attachment 1).  Kris McDonald has indicated that he is keen to stay on as a director.

 

Making this decision is consistent with the policy on the appointment of directors to Northland Inc agreed to by the Joint Committee at its meeting on 30 July 2021.  Staff recommend that the Joint Committee approve the reappointment.

 

Recommendation(s)

1.         That the report ‘Northland Inc Limited Directors: Appointment of director’ by Darryl Jones, Economist and Emmanouela Galanou, Economic Policy Advisor and dated 30 November 2021, be received.

2.         That Kris McDonald be reappointed to the Board of Northland Inc Limited for a term of three years beginning 1 July 2022.

 

Options

 

No.

Option

Advantages

Disadvantages

1

Reappoint Kris McDonald for a term of three years ending 30 June 2025.

Minimises time and effort in appointing a director.

Maximises the staggering of director appointment terms.

Removes the ability to test the market.

2

Reappoint Kris McDonald for a term of two years ending 30 June 2024.

Minimises time and effort in appointing a director.

The term of three directors will finish on 30 June 2024

3

Run an open selection process.

Tests the market.

Time and effort to undertake.

Chance of losing Kris McDonald if chooses not to participate.

4

Not appoint anyone to the position

Returns the number of Board members to five directors as it was prior to 2018.

Lose Kris McDonald as an experienced board member and the skills, knowledge, experience, and diversity he brings. 

 

The staff’s recommended option is Option 1.  The policy for the appointment of directors to Northland Inc is clear that directors should have no expectation of reappointment at the end of their term of appointment.  However, the market was tested earlier this year when the Regional Economic Development Service Delivery Working Party went through a process of advertising, interviewing, and recommending five directors to the board of Northland Inc for terms beginning 1 July 2021.  Furthermore, the terms of three other current directors conclude on 30 June 2022.  That would seem an appropriate time to re-test the market. 

Considerations

1.        Environmental Impact

There are no environmental risks or negative impacts associated with this decision.

2.        Community views

There are no community views on this issue that need to be considered. 

3.        Māori impact statement

Being of Māori ethnicity, Kris McDonald, brings diversity to the Board of Northland Inc.  The policy on the appointment of directors actively supports diversity and inclusion when making board appointments with a view to the board reflecting Northland demographics.

4.        Financial implications

There are no budget implications associated with this decision.

5.        Implementation issues

Agreeing to reappoint Kris McDonald is a simple administrative matter.  The option of testing the market through an open advertising process would take considerable time and effort on the part of both members of the Joint Committee and staff.  This include establishing a matrix of skills, knowledge and experience, advertising the position, assessing applications, conducting interviews, and preparing paper for Joint Committee approval.

 

6.        Significance and engagement

This matter does not trigger council’s Significant and Engagement Policy, and no public consultation is required for the Joint Committee to make the decisions.

7.        Policy, risk management and legislative compliance

 Under Section 4.1 of Northland Inc Limited Shareholders’ Agreement signed on 1 July 2021, the appointment of directors is a matter for Joint Committee decision.

Under the policy on the appointment of directors to Northland Inc, the Joint Committee can make the decision as set out in this paper.

(a)    The policy gives the Joint Committee the power to decide not to advertise a vacancy.

(b)    Under the policy, the maximum number of consecutive terms for any director is three. This will be Kris McDonald’s third term.

(c)    Appointing Kris McDonald for a new three-year term will give a total of seven-years continuous appointment.  This is not precluded by the policy.  Under the policy, reappointments exceeding six continuous years are considered on a case-by-case basis.

 

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Attachments/Ngā tapirihanga

Attachment 1: Northland Inc Limited - Terms of current directors   


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Joint Regional Economic Development Committee                                                                              item: 6.6

10 December 2021

 

TITLE:

Regional Economic Development Strategy

From:

Darryl Jones, Economist and Emmanouela Galanou, Economic Policy Advisor

Authorised by Group Manager/s:

Auriole Ruka, Pou Manawhakahaere - GM Governance and Engagement, on 03 December 2021

 

Whakarāpopototanga / Executive summary

The purpose of this paper is to seek direction from the Joint Regional Economic Development Committee (Joint Committee) on aspects related to the progress of the preparation of the economic development strategy for Northland to guide staff as they seek to fulfil this task.

 

Ngā mahi tūtohutia / Recommendation

That the report ‘Regional Economic Development Strategy ’ by Darryl Jones, Economist and Emmanouela Galanou, Economic Policy Advisor and dated 22 November 2021, be received.

 

Background/Tuhinga

The information contained in this report was discussed at the Chief Executives’ Forum on 8 November 2021.  Members of the forum supported the work Northland Inc has been carrying out on the development of the strategy and provided their input, which has been incorporated into this paper.  The strategy will be built on a co-design model with its implementation happening in conjunction with other parties including Māori, central and local government, and the private sector.  It has been agreed to that Northland Inc will manage the development of the strategy and take the lead in drafting the document.

 

Budget

The complete development process of the strategy is anticipated to cost $200,000.  The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) has signed a funding agreement to contribute $100,000 to the economic development strategy.  In addition, the Joint Committee has confirmed their willingness to provide $80,000 to support the strategy with a further $20,000 from Whangarei District Council (WDC).

 

Development process

To genuinely engage Māori and community, the development of the strategy is based on collaboration and co-authoring, which in order to do effectively across the entire rohe would require an engagement process that is spread over six to twelve months.  Māori and iwi/hapū organisations across Northland are currently focusing on urgent pressures caused by the recent COVID-19 breakout and subsequent lockdown and therefore discussions held so far between Northland Inc and Māori parties are inevitably informal.  Northland Inc, however, will continue seeking to progress communication with iwi on how they can best engage in the development of the strategy, in anticipation that these conversations can be formalised in the beginning of next year.  In the meantime, Northland Inc are looking at commencing background research to gather information on existing central and local government strategies that need to inform the regional economic development strategy.  The purpose of this task is to identify work that has been conducted in the past and could be employed or supported by the economic development strategy.

 

Membership structure
Northland Inc are currently in the process of establishing a robust membership structure for the strategy.  It is suggested that the membership structure is based on three group levels, as presented on the table below:

 

Sponsorship Group

Oversight Group

Project Team

Scope

Local political connectedness

Oversees details and ensures adequate resources

Focus on project delivery

Chair& co-chair

Independent Chair and Te Kahu o Taonui representative

To be confirmed

N/A

Members

Skills & Education
Joint Committee
Northland Inc
Regional Public Service Lead
Private Sector
M
āori (5/6 positions)

Māori Business
Te Hiku
Business
Northland Inc
Local Government CEOs
Central Government

Northland Inc
Local Gov – NRC
Central Gov - MSD

Meeting frequency

Quarterly

Bimonthly

Regular basis

 

The Sponsorship Group will be established to endorse, advise and support the strategy. It will provide continued commitment at programme milestones and approve the progress of the programme against strategic objectives.  This group is also set to provide visible leadership and commitment to the programme in the community.  Northland Inc suggest an independent person be appointed as the Chair of the Sponsorship Group along with a Te Kahu o Taonui representative as co-char.  Its constitution is based on members from the skills and education sector, the Joint Committee, Northland Inc, the Regional Public Service Lead, private sector and a further five or six Māori organisations.  It is recommended that the Sponsorship Group holds meetings on a quarterly basis.

The role of the Oversight Group is to represent key interest groups in the development and implementation process of the strategy.  It is intended to provide guidance and direction at critical steps in the process, act as spokespersons and disseminate information on the strategy through group or individual networks.  Members of the oversight group include representatives from significant businesses, Te Hiku Iwi Trust, Northland Inc, Chief Executives from local government bodies and finally representatives from central government.  Bimonthly meetings are recommended.

The Project Team is the group of people responsible for developing a project plan, managing deliverables, writing the strategy document and recruiting further human resources if and when required. They will be constituted of staff members from Northland Inc, Northland Regional Council (NRC) and MSD. Although the staff-level meetings will occur regularly, the Project Team will provide updates to the Oversight Group on a bimonthly basis.

Northland Inc will determine and finalise membership roles at each of the three levels through an Appointment Panel, followed by the writing and agreement of the Terms of Reference for each level.

The next steps are for Northland Inc to complete the actions outlined above in relation to the membership model of the strategy, confirm budget and investigate the resource requirements.  Northland Inc will continue to engage with key partners whilst conducting research on existing government strategies that need to inform the regional economic development strategy.  A consultation process may also take place as part of the development of the strategy.  Once the concept of the strategy has been defined, the parties involved will proceed with the execution of the long-term economic development strategy for Northland.

Representatives from Northland Inc will attend the Joint Committee meeting to comment on the report and answer any questions.

 

Attachments/Ngā tapirihanga

Nil