Official Information Request - 12 August 2019

Sent: Wednesday, 14 August 2019 5:09 p.m.

Subject: LGOIMA response - Citizenship Ceremonies

I refer to your email of 12 august 2019 regarding citizenship ceremonies hosted by Rotorua Lakes Council and respond below as per your email:

1. What funding does the council receive from central government for hosting/performing these ceremonies?$15 per person funding is received from Department of Internal Affairs
2. In the last 12 months, what gifts of any kind, has the mayor/deputy received from citizenship recipients/families/supporters?No gifts have been received from recipients/families/supporters
3. In the last 12 months, what fees/remuneration/allowances etc has the mayor/deputy received for performing such ceremonies?There is no separate remuneration for the mayor and/or councillors for attending citizenship ceremonies

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