Outcome of meeting with advisory panels chairs

Mayor Len Brown says Auckland Council’s advisory panels have an important contribution to make to Auckland.

The Mayor met with the chairs of the council’s advisory panels today, along with the councillors who serve as liaison between the council and the panels.

“I support the work of the panels, which are all doing excellent work on behalf of their communities.

“After talking with the chairs and liaison councillors today, we have identified a few operational improvements which could be made, and our staff will work to make those happen promptly.”

“One of the fundamental improvements is making sure that the council closes the feedback loop for panels, that we give them better information on what has happened with their advice.”

“I am satisfied that the panels are well-positioned to continue to play an important role in Auckland governance,” says Len Brown.

The start of this council term saw the focus of the panels tightened and the development of annual work programmes.

“I encourage any panel members in future who have concerns about the effectiveness and the role of the panels to get in touch with my office or council staff, so we can discuss them.”

Advisory panels identify and communicate the interests and preferences of the their communities to the council, committees and council departments.

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