Minister of
Local Government 1 March 2017
Media Statement
Appointment to Local
Government Commission
Local Government Minister
Anne Tolley has announced the appointment of Brendan Duffy
as a temporary member of the Local Government
Commission.
Mr Duffy has had a long career in local
government having held the roles of Councillor for 10 years,
then Mayor of the Horowhenua District Council for 12 years.
He is currently the Deputy Chair of the MidCentral District
Health Board. Mr Duffy is also a Justice of the Peace.
Mrs
Tolley said the appointment of Mr Duffy will assist the
Commission with its reorganisation work, particularly in the
Wairarapa.
“Brendan is a welcome addition to the
Commission and I know that his commitment and experience
will be extremely valuable,” says Mrs Tolley.
Mr
Duffy’s appointment will end on 28 February 2018.
The
membership of the Local Government Commission currently
consists of the Chair, Sir Wira Gardiner, and members Janie
Annear and Leigh Auton as well as temporary member, Geoff
Dangerfield.
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