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Council Role and Responsibilities

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Council Role and Responsibilities

The Tasman District Council is a public benefit entity whose primary objective is to provide goods and services for community or social benefit.

Councils are required to make decisions and set directions for promoting the social, cultural, environmental and economic wellbeing of their communities. They also have a responsibility to lead, provide for and contribute to the good governance of their communities.

In meeting the described requirements Council must:

Provide directly or on behalf of central government, adequate, equitable and appropriate services and facilities for the community
Ensure that the services provided are managed efficiently and effectively exercise community leadership
Exercise its functions in a manner that is consistent with and actively promotes the principle of cultural diversity
Manage, protect, develop, restore, enhance and conserve the environment
Account for and manage assets for which it is responsible
Facilitate involvement of councillors, member of the public, users of facilities and services and council staff in the development, improvement and co-ordination of local government
Raise funds for local purposes by way of rates, charges and fees and investments, loans and grants
Keep the local community informed about its activities
Ensure that in the exercise of its regulatory functions it acts without bias
Act as a responsible employer.

Tasman District Council is a Unitary Authority

Tasman District Council is one of only five Unitary Authorities in the country.

There are two kinds of local government councils in New Zealand - the territorial authority and the regional authority. Each has different responsibilities. Most local governments in New Zealand are made up of a separate regional council with several territorial authorities (city or district councils) within its borders. The Wellington Regional Council, for example, has nine local councils in its region.

A unitary authority is a territorial authority that also has all the responsibility of a regional authority - unifying both roles in one local government body which covers one geographical area.

Territorial Authority Functions

Fresh water
Rubbish collection and disposal, litter control
Sewage treatment
Parks, reserves and leisure facilities
Roads and streetlighting
Control of land subdivision
Building and resource consents processing
Dog control
Libraries and museums
Food premises and liquor licensing

Regional Authority Functions

Biosecurity/pest control
Civil defence/emergency management
River and flood control
Environmental protection
Regional land transport
Water quantity and quality regulation
Maritime navigation and safety
Some building control and consents processing (for example, dams)

Functions of Both Types of Authority

Elections and public meetings
Local bylaw administration

One Rate, Two Roles

Most New Zealand property owners pay two rates - the territorial and the regional. Tasman ratepayers pay just one, a combined rate, as a result of the services being provided by one authority.

Friendly Towns

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Friendly Towns of Tasman District

Tasman District has special recognised relationships with the following towns.

Grootegast, Netherlands
Motueka & Kiyosato, Japan
Richmond & Fujimi Machi, Japan

Grootegast, Netherlands

Council has signed a friendly town agreement with Grootegast in Holland to encourage economic and cultural relations between our Districts.

The District's relationship with Grootegast carries a special significance. Abel Tasman was born in Lutjegast, in the Grootegast municipality. Tasman is the earliest recorded European visitor to New Zealand in 1642. Tasman District, Tasman Bay, Tasman Sea, Tasman Village and Abel Tasman National Park all bear his name.

Kiyosato, Japan

Kiyosato and Motueka have enjoyed a friendship since 1990. There are regular exchanges of students and adults between the two towns.

Office website of Kiyosato (in Japanese)

Fujimi Machi, Nagano, Japan

Fujimi Machi and Richmond have an on-going exchange programme in place.

Job Vacancies

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Tasman District is a Great Place to Live and Work

Climate and lifestyle are the some of the major factors for people choosing to live and work in the Tasman District. If you love the great outdoors, the Tasman District provides plenty of action, from tramping, moutaineering, camping, hunting and horse trekking through to boating and fishing. Or you can just relax at one of the many beaches or cafes.

Tasman District Council Values Statement

We achieve our Vision and Mission Statement through living our values. We:

Communicate effectively
Act with professionalism and integrity
Work co-operatively
Seek continuous improvement
Lead by example

Tasman District Council Values Statement

Make a Difference in Your Community

People working in local councils make a vital contribution to the environmental, cultural, and social well-being of our communities. We are responsible for finding solutions to local problems, delivering services that benefit the local community and developing long term plans to ensure the sustainability of your community - it's all in 'a day's work' for a council employee.

Office Locations

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Region Covered

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Region Covered by Tasman District

The Tasman District covers 9,786 square kilometres and is bounded to the west by the Matiri Ranges, Tasman Mountains and the Tasman Sea. To the north Tasman and Golden Bays form its seaward edge, and the eastern boundary reaches the Spencer Mountains and the St Arnaud and Richmond Ranges to the southern boundary of the Victoria Ranges.

Within this area there are five wards and 17 settlements. The largest ward, Richmond, borders Nelson in the north of the region.

Five Wards, 17 Settlements

Golden Bay Ward

Lakes-Murchison Ward

Motueka Ward

Moutere-Waimea Ward

Richmond Ward

The settlement of Richmond, the largest in the District, is a ward in its own right.

Richmond

Tenders

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Information about Council Tenders

All contracts are either publicly advertised or listed on the local government portal LGTenders. The process for submitting tenders is outlined in each contract tender document.

Engineering Tenders

The majority of Council's tenders are managed by the Engineering Services Department who use the local government portal LGTenders to notify public tenders for roading and infrastructure works.

LGTenders - Local Government Tenders website

Other Tenders

Other Council departments manage a small number of tenders each year. These are publicly advertised.

Tenders Awarded

Contract no.	Works	Awarded to	Date	Price $ + GST
857	Richmond Rezoning - Water main renewals	Adcock & Donaldson	13 August 2012	463,858
833	Richmond East High Level Reservoir Access Road	Ferguson Brothers	28 May 2012	822,559
875	Tasman District Rural Roading Maintenance - 2012-2015	Fulton Hogan Ltd	28 May 2012	6,929,330
871	Tasman District Urban Roading Maintenance	Fulton Hogan Ltd	3 May 2012	1,840,334
886	Takaka Wastewater Treatment Plant - Wetland Plants	Nelmac	1 October 2012	51,962
881	Tasman District Road Marking	Downer	4 October 2012	445,784
876	Dovedale Pipeline Replacement	Ching Contracting Ltd	11 October 2012	67,005
900	Yellow Pine Bridge Completion	Tasman Civil Ltd	8 January 2013	445,089
898	Moutere Highway Earthworks	CJ Industries	9 January 2013	81,015
888	Ellis Creek Bridge	Fulton Hogan	14 January 2013	87,754
894	Pavement Rehabilitation 2012/2013	Fulton Hogan	14 January 2013	583,761
885	Bridge Structure Maintenance	Downer Ltd	14 January 2013	365,050
901	Pram Crossings and Footpath Rehabilitation	Concrete & Metals	6 March 2013	291,784
906	Bridge Structures Components Replacements 2012/2013	Tasman Civil Ltd	15 April 2013	183,544
907	Pomona Road Slip Remediation	Fulton Hogan Ltd	29 April 2013	37,242

Procurement Strategy

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) requires all Approved Organisations to have a Procurement Strategy to be eligible to apply for expenditure from the National Land Transport Fund. Tasman District Council is an Approved Organisation under the Land Transport Management Act.

Tasman District Council approved its Procurement Strategy in September 2010 and a review was conducted in September 2011. As a result, Council resolved that Section 6 be amended to increase the value of contracts awarded via Supplier Panels to $500,000 (was $300,000) from 1 October 2011. The Procurement Strategy has been revised to reflect that change.

The Procurement Strategymust comply with the NZTA Procurement Manual. This new Procurement Manual replaces the Transfund CPP (Competitive Pricing Procedures) Manual. Key NZTA Principles for Procurement detailed in the Procurement Manual include:

Best value for money over whole of life.
Open and effective competition.
Full and fair opportunity of domestic suppliers.
Improving business capabilities.

Contractor Health and Safety Information

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Information Booklet

This booklet explains your health and safety responsibilities and Council's expectations of you, your employees and subcontractors you engage to carry out work on Council managed sites.

Contractors Health and Safety Information Booklet

Optional Forms

The following forms and checklists are available for Contractors to use if they do not have their own:

Why Become Health and Safety Approved?

Tasman District Council are serious about health and safety and must ensure the health and safety requirements of contractors working on, and in the vicinity of, Council-managed sites are met.

The approval process is not a guarantee of work, however it may provide the contractor with an advantage in the selection process because they have already met the Council's prerequisite health and safety expectations.

We welcome any feedback that can help us to work towards a safer and healthier workplace.

Council Information RSS Feed - Tasman District Council

Council Role and Responsibilities

Council Role and Responsibilities

Tasman District Council is a Unitary Authority

Territorial Authority Functions

Regional Authority Functions

Functions of Both Types of Authority

One Rate, Two Roles

Related Links

Friendly Towns

Friendly Towns of Tasman District

Grootegast, Netherlands

Kiyosato, Japan

Fujimi Machi, Nagano, Japan

Job Vacancies

Tasman District is a Great Place to Live and Work

Tasman District Council Values Statement

Make a Difference in Your Community

Office Locations

Region Covered

Region Covered by Tasman District

Five Wards, 17 Settlements

Golden Bay Ward

Lakes-Murchison Ward

Motueka Ward

Moutere-Waimea Ward

Richmond Ward

Related Links

Tenders

Information about Council Tenders

Engineering Tenders

Other Tenders

Tenders Awarded

Procurement Strategy

Contractor Health and Safety Information

Information Booklet

Optional Forms

Why Become Health and Safety Approved?

Related Links