Tasman Regional Transport Committee

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Resolution Number CN20-02-10 February 2020

Terms of Reference for the

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Terms of Reference agreed by Council resolution CN20-02-10 2

The Tasman Regional Transport Committee operates under the Land Transport Management Act 2003. Under this Act the Council must:

 establish a regional transport committee; and

 as a unitary authority must have 4 persons to represent the unitary authority and 1 person to represent the NZTA.

1.0 Responsibilities

The Tasman Regional Transport Committee is tasked with preparation of the following, for approval by the Council:

1.1 A regional land transport plan for Tasman District, or any variations to the plan;

1.2 A regional fuel tax scheme for Tasman District if the regional transport committee decides to recommend a scheme; and

1.3 Any advice and assistance the Council may request in relation to its transport responsibilities.

2.0 Powers

The Tasman Regional Transport Committee may make recommendations only to the Council.

3.0 Limitations

3.1 The power to discharge or appoint members is by resolution of Council only.

3.2 The Tasman Regional Transport Committee has no financial responsibilities or budgets.

4.0 Administration

4.1 The Chair and Deputy Chair are appointed by Council resolution 4.2 Membership:

5 elected members appointed

1 x NZTA representative (full membership including voting rights)

Non-voting members by appointment (ordinarily 6) who act in an advisory capacity only.

This ordinarily includes representatives from the Police, the Regional Economic Development Agency, Iwi, Public Health, and for Access/Mobility and

Environment/Sustainability.

Nelson City Council and Marlborough District Council are ordinarily invited to nominate a non-voting representative.

4.3 For the time being, a quorum comprises 2 members.

4.4 In the absence of the Chair the Deputy Chairperson will preside.

4.5 The Tasman District Council Standing Orders apply to the meeting procedures with the following exceptions:

The Chairperson (or any other person presiding at the meeting):

4.5.1 has the deliberative vote; and

4.5.2 in the case of an equality of votes does not have the casting vote (and therefore the motion is not passed and the status quo is preserved).

4.6 Meets quarterly, ordinarily on a Friday.