5.1.2 Decisions
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The governing body is responsible for making the following key decisions:
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regulatory decisions (such as decisions under the Resource Management Act 1991, the Health Act 1956 and the Building Act 2004) (see Section 10: How council decisions are made)
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decisions concerning transport networks and infrastructure
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decisions relating to any non-regulatory activities allocated to the governing body [1]
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establishing and maintaining council services and facilities (including local activities)
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governance of council controlled organisations
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financial management [2]
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Agreements are reached with local boards (as set out in local board agreements) regarding local activities [3].
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The governing body is also responsible for making the following decisions, which it cannot delegate to any other body:
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make a rate [4]
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make a bylaw [5]
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borrow money, or purchase or dispose of assets (other than in accordance with the long-term plan) [6]
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adopt a long-term plan, annual plan, or annual report [7]
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appoint a chief executive [8]
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adopt policies required to be adopted and consulted on in association with the long-term plan or developed for the purpose of the local governance statement [9]
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adopt a remuneration and employment policy [10]
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Except as noted above, these decisions can generally be, and often are, delegated to other bodies for practical reasons, or if the governing body considers a decision can be more appropriately made at that level. Further detail is contained in Section 10: How council decisions are made.