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 Rodney
Hide is the Minister of Local Government. He is joined by John Carter who
holds the Associate Minister portfolio.
The Minister's is primarily
responsible for the legislative framework under which the system of local
government is constituted, and for its overall effectiveness. The core
legislation for which the Minister is responsible are the Local Government Act
2002, the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, the Local Electoral Act 2001 and
some residual provisions of the Local Government Act 1974.*
The Department of Internals Affairs
is responsible for the local government sector and manage Auckland governance,
civil defence, community outcomes, dogs, Lake Taupo Harbourmaster, local council
Information, local elections, the Local Government Commission, local government
legislation, local government policy, local government services, offshore
islands and rates.
* Briefing for incoming Minister of
Local Government, DIA (2008). |
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