Grey District Council
Grey District Council | |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Type | Unicameral of Grey District |
| Houses | Governing Body |
Term limits | None |
| History | |
| Founded | March 6, 1989 |
| Leadership | |
Tania Gibson | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 9 (1 mayor, 8 ward seats) |
Length of term | 3 years |
| Website | |
| greydc | |
Grey District Council is the territorial authority for the Grey District of New Zealand.[1]
The council is led by the mayor of Grey, who is currently Tania Gibson. There are also eight ward councillors.[1]
The council operates four departments: infrastructure, environmental services, corporate planning and community, and corporate services.[1]
Composition[]
Councillors[]
- Mayor Tania Gibson
- Eastern Ward: Deputy Mayor Allan Gibson, Anton Becker
- Central Ward: Murray Hay, Tim Mora, Patrick McBride
- Northern Ward: Rosemary Green
- Southern Ward: Peter Haddock, Rex MacDonald[2]
History[]
The council was formed in 1989, replacing Greymouth County Council (1868-1989)[3] and Runanga County Council (1912-1989).[4]
In 2020, the council had 78 staff, including 10 earning more than $100,000. According to the right-wing Taxpayers' Union think tank, residential rates averaged $1,739.[5]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "About Grey District Council". greydc.govt.nz. Grey District Council.
- ^ "Grey District Council Mayor & Councillors". greydc.govt.nz. Grey District Council.
- ^ Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand 1966: Greymouth
- ^ Fraser, B (1986). The New Zealand Book of Events. Auckland: Reed Methuen.
- ^ "Ratepayers Report". ratepayersreport.nz. Taxpayers' Union.
External links[]
Coordinates: 42°27′09″S 171°12′27″E / 42.4524633°S 171.2075188°E
Categories:
- Grey District
- Politics of the West Coast, New Zealand
- Territorial authorities of New Zealand