Joint Committees

In accordance with clause 30(1)(b) of Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002, a local authority may establish a Joint Committee with another local authority or other public body.

 A Joint Committee appointed under this clause is deemed to be both a committee of the local authority and a committee of the other local authorities or public bodies.

 A Joint Committee will usually be established to oversee region-wide activities such as emergency management.

 The Joint Committees of the Wellington Region are: