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Speeds Limits Subcommittee 2015 (disestablished October 2016)

Speed Limits Subcommittee 2015 Terms of Reference

Purpose
The Subcommittee has responsibility to hear submissions on 30KM/H Suburban Speed limits for the next set of suburban shopping centre speed limits in Berhampore, Northland, Wadestown, Ngaio, and Khandallah, together with the extension of the 50km/h area northwards along Happy Valley Road  to just north of the intersection with Landfill Road and report the results of oral hearings and final recommendations to the Transport and Urban Development Committee.

Parent Body
The Subcommittee reports to the Transport and Urban Development Committee.

Chairperson
Councillor Andy Foster

Membership
Mayor Wade-Brown is ex officio member.
Councillor Ahipene-Mercer
Councillor Free
Councillor Lee
Councillor Sparrow

Quorum
The Quorum shall be a majority of the members.

Terms of Reference
The Subcommittee will have responsibility and authority to:

  1. Accept and hear submissions on the review of the Speed Limits: traffic provisions in
    the Consolidated Bylaw 2008.
  2. Report the results of oral hearings and final recommendations to the Transport and
    Urban Development Committee.

The Subcommittee will have delegated authority to carry out activities within the terms of reference above.

Frequency of Meetings
The Subcommittee shall meet on an as required basis.

Sunset clause
The Subcommittee will discontinue as soon as all hearings have been heard, and the Subcommittee has reported back to the Transport and Urban Development Committee.

Conduct of Affairs
The Subcommittee shall conduct its affairs in accordance with the Local Government Act 2002, the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, the Local Authorities (Members’ Interests) Act 1968, Council’s Standing Orders and Code of Conduct.