Selwyn District Council

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]

Selwyn District Council
Type
Type
HousesGoverning Body
Term limits
None
History
FoundedMarch 6, 1989 (1989-03-06)
Leadership
Structure
Seats(1 mayor, ward seats)
Length of term
3 years
Website
selwyn.govt.nz

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

Composition

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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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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