Official Information Request - appointment of acting chief executive

Sent: Friday, 10 November 2023 2:25 pm
Subject: LGOIMA request - appointment of acting chief executive

I refer to your LGOIMA request of 27 October 2023 for the process used to appoint the acting chief executive to this position.

On 22 September 2023 the position of Chief Executive, Rotorua Lakes Council, became vacant.

While the Council undertakes the necessary recruitment process, Council is required under Section 42(1) of the Local Government Act, to appoint another suitably qualified person to the position of Chief Executive.

At the extraordinary meeting of Council on Wednesday 4 October 2023, the Council resolved that Ms Gina Rangi is to act in the role of interim Chief Executive until a new Chief Executive has been appointed, or for a period of up to six months.

During this meeting the Council also confirmed that while Ms Rangi is acting as the Chief Executive, the powers of the Chief Executive as set out in the Originating Delegation to Chief Executive dated 4 November 2010, are delegated to Ms Rangi, subject to the following limitations:

• Acting CE role will be business as usual, with any significant decisions to be discussed with Mayor and/or Council before any actions occur.
• Acting CE does not have ability to make other staff changes eg roles or remuneration, current structure of roles and staff.
• Any agreed strategic activities and/or action, are to be undertaken as determined by the Council, and formally recorded at Council meetings.

The agenda and minutes relating to this decision are available on the Rotorua Lakes Council website.

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Regards