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What the Emergency Committee does
The committee makes sure important council business continues during emergencies or other unusual events.
The committee meets on a temporary basis only when there is:
- a state of emergency, or
- an unusual situation agreed by the mayor and chief executive where:
- it is unsafe or not practical to travel or attend
- there are not enough people present to hold the meeting.
Chairperson
Mayor Wayne Brown
Deputy chairperson
Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson
Members
All councillors are members of this committee.
Houkura (formerly the Independent Māori Statutory Board) members
To be confirmed.
Manager - governance advisors
Sarndra O’Toole
sarndra.otoole@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Meetings
Visit Agendas and minutes to:
- check dates and times of current and future meetings
- access agendas and minutes.
Read the guide on how to use the new 'Agendas and minutes' website.