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Selwyn District Council

Selwyn District Council

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Selwyn District Council is the territorial authority for the Selwyn District of New Zealand.[1] The council was formed in 1989. A Selwyn County Council previously operated in the area between 1876 and 1910.[2][3]

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The council is led by the mayor of Selwyn, who is currently Sam Broughton. There are also ten ward councillors.[1]

Composition

Councillors are elected once every three years, using the first-past-the post system. The last election to take place was in October 2022.

Councillors

  • Mayor: Sam Broughton
  • Ellesmere Ward (2): Shane Ngapou O Te Hahi Epiha, Elizabeth Mundt
  • Malvern Ward (2): Lydia Gliddon, Bob Mugford
  • Rolleston Ward (3): Phil Dean, Sophie McInnes, Nicole Reid
  • Springs Ward (3): Debra Hasson, Malcolm Lyall, Grant Miller

Community boards

  • Malvern Community Board (5):
    • Tawera Community Subdivision (1): Sean Ellis
    • Hawkins Subdivision (2): Ken May, Sharn Nu'u
    • West Melton Subdivision (2): Calvin Payne, Bruce Russell

In 2020, the council had 282 staff, including 41 earning more than $100,000. According to the right-wing Taxpayers' Union think tank, residential rates averaged $2,488.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    "About Selwyn District Council". selwyn.govt.nz. Selwyn District Council.
  2. [2]
    Christchurch chronology 1910
  3. [3]
    Fraser, B (1986). The New Zealand Book of Events. Auckland: Reed Methuen.
  4. [4]
    "Ratepayers Report". ratepayersreport.nz. Taxpayers' Union.

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