Official Information Request - 1 July 2018 (PR Comms Staff)
Official Information Requests
Sent: Friday, 27 July 2018 3:55 p.m.
Subject: TRIM: LGOIMA request - number and budget for communications/public relations staff
I refer to your email of 1 July 2018 requesting the number and budget for communications/public relations staff since 2016. This is provided in the table below:
| Year* | Staff | Annual Budget | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 5.5FTE | $442,728.23 | Staff with direct function for strategic communications |
| 2017/18 | 5.5FTE | $428,296.91 | Staff with direct function for strategic communications |
| * Year represents financial year 1 July to 30 June | |||
The costs above are related to direct salary costs.
As per the Act, we are obliged to advise that you may contact the Ombudsman at the address below if you have any concerns with the response provided by Council, by writing to:
The Office of the Ombudsman
PO Box 10 152
WELLINGTON 6143
Alternatively, you may email info@ombudsman.parliament.nz or use the online complaints form available at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/make-a- complaint.
Regards
| Jean-Paul GastonGroup Manager, Strategy P: 07 351 8302 | M: 0276554415 E: Jean-Paul.Gaston@rotorualc.nz | W: rotorualakescouncil.nz A: 1061 Haupapa St, Private Bag 3029, Rotorua Mail Centre, Rotorua 3046, New Zealand |
