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The Council's Governance Structure following the October 2019 Local Elections can be found here(PDF, 6MB)
This committee assists the Council in meeting its obligations in terms of governance, risk and internal controls
The Chief Executive Review Committee monitors the performance of the Chief Executive
This committee makes recommendations relating to roading and footpaths, water supply and stormwater as well as climate change and Emergency Management
The Policy and Bylaw Committee is responsible to hearing bylaw submissions on behalf of the Council, as well as proposed policies
This committee monitors how key strategic projects are carried out and monitors all Council property sales and leases
This committee has regulatory responsibilities, as well as hearings for road closure objections
This committee monitors the Council’s financial performance, and also develops and recommends strategies, plans and policies
Ensuring that Whanganui is a vibrant, inclusive, empowering community, where young people love to be