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Time is running out for candidates
MEDIA RELEASE
August 9,
2013
Time is running out for candidates
Time is running out for candidates for the District Health Board (DHB) elections for Canterbury DHB.
People are being urged not to wait until the last minute to get their nominations in. Any New Zealand citizen, over 18 years of age and on the electoral roll can stand as a candidate.
To date just seven nominations have been received for CDHB:
George Abraham
Andrew
Dickerson
Wendy Gilchrist
Tubby Hansen
Allison
Franklin
Robin Killworth
Steve Wakefield
Forms and information packs for those considering standing are available from the Canterbury District Health Board's Electoral Officer at Electionz.com Ltd, Phone 0508 440 027 or email cdhb@electionz.com
The elections, carried out every three years, are done by postal vote, closing at 12 noon on Saturday, October 12.
The district health board
elections are for seven positions, elected on an "at large"
basis by enrolled residents of the Canterbury DHB area
(extending from Kaikoura to Ashburton), meaning that they
represent the entire population.
Following the election,
the Minister of Health Tony Ryall may appoint a further four
members, making a total of 11 members
Mr Ryall is encouraging local people to put their names forward for this year’s district health board (DHB) elections and help run organisations bigger than Sky TV and Auckland International Airport.
“DHBs are big operations. Some get over $1 billion a year in revenue – even the smallest DHB has a budget of over $120 million,” Mr Ryall says.
“A quarter of DHBs have revenues greater than a number of the 10 largest domestic companies listed on the NZX, including Sky TV, Fisher and Paykel Healthcare, Auckland International Airport and Ryman Healthcare.
“Like company directors, DHB board members govern the organisation. They set the overall strategic direction for the DHB and monitor its performance.
“People who have served on DHB boards have found it an interesting and challenging experience that has contributed to their personal and professional development.
“I would encourage anyone who wants to contribute towards better health in their community to think about standing for election,” Mr Ryall says.
Candidate nominations are now open and close at midday on August 16.
For more information about how DHB boards work, standing for election and the nomination process, visit www.health.govt.nz/dhbelections
ENDS
Canterbury DHB
CDHB
Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) is a Christchurch, New Zealand based hospital and healthcare provider for the
Canterbury region of New Zealand. Our region extends from Kekerengu in the North, to Rangitata in the South and Arthurs Pass in the West and comprises the six Territorial Local Authorities of Kaikoura, Hurunui, Waimakariri, Christchurch City, Selwyn and Ashburton.
We collaborate with other health and disability organisations, stakeholders and our community to decide what health and disability services are needed and how to best use the funding we receive from Government to improve, promote and protect the health, wellbeing and independence of our population.
At the Canterbury DHB, our vision is to improve the health and wellbeing of people living in Canterbury.
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