21 October 2021
Media: Local Democracy Reporter
Topic: RLC organisational realignment
Enquiry
*NOTE: this request relates to a LGOIMA request for information and related request for comment re the RLC organisational realignment (see HERE)
Kia ora,
Re this LGOIMA response, specifically:
Do the ‘outcome areas and final functional groupings’ act as job descriptions? If not, do the deputy chief executive positions have job/position descriptions yet? If so, can I please have them – if not, will they and when?
Job descriptions are not yet finalised.
Could I please have an attributable comment from the CE on why the job descriptions for deputy chief executives are not yet finalised and
As the job descriptions are not yet finalised, how people employed in those roles know what is expected of them in their roles and in turn, how the council can measure their performance in their roles?
Subsequent from reporter:
Answers to the below don't have to necessarily come from Geoff, but it would be great if I could have an attribution please:
Can you please tell me re the new roles (attached)
- Did the roles have former titles? What were they?
- When were people appointed / confirmed into these roles? Are they new roles or just new titles?
- Have any of the employees in these new roles received pay rises? If yes, which roles, by how much and why? When did the pay rises take effect?
- Was there a recruitment process for these roles? Were there any redundancies?
- Have these roles got finalised job descriptions yet?
- How is it hoped these new roles will benefit outcomes / ratepayers?
Response
Re DCE job descriptions
From CE Geoff Williams:
These are nearing completion, the process having been delayed by the most recent lockdown. However, the DCEs are very clear on what is expected of them, what they need to achieve in order to deliver the outcomes for which they are responsible, and how success will be measured, as established through the realignment process.
NOTE TO REPORTER: these are set out in documents previously provided to you outlining final functional groupings, outcomes sought and how success will be measured (KPIs). See documentation previously provided, specifically Attachment 13 which, for each DCE area outlines: the over-arching outcome (that’s the line underneath the DCE title), final functional groupings, how success will be measured (KPIs) and ‘key aspects’ for each area.
Re new roles
NOTE TO REPORTER: As per CE comments provided in response to your original questions for comment: Some new roles are proposed to support the delivery of outcomes and details for recruitment are being finalised with roles to be filled over a period of time.
These new roles will be advertised and filled over time.
The organisational realignment has not involved redundancies.
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Media: Rotorua Weekender
Topic: ShakeOut
Enquiry
New Zealand ShakeOut is coming up on Thursday, October 28 and wondered if I could get a few comments for a story from a civil defence spokesperson?
- What is the New Zealand ShakeOut about and why is it important?
- Why is it important/relevant for our local community to take part and raise awareness?
- How can locals get involved or register?
- Is there anything you would like to add?
- We might have a couple photos on file, but is there a photo available we may be able to use from previous years?
Response
From Civil Defence & Emergencies Coordinator Linda Johnston:
The New Zealand ShakeOut is a national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi organised by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). It will take place at 9.30am on Thursday 28 October. ShakeOut takes place each year to remind people what to do during an earthquake - Drop, Cover and Hold. For those in coastal areas this is also an opportunity to practise their tsunami hīkoi.
New Zealand lies on a fault line, meaning that we are much more likely to experience earthquakes caused by the earth’s tectonic plates moving deep underneath us.
Earthquakes can be disorientating, so it is important for the safety of our whanau and community that we all learn how to best protect ourselves from the impact of earthquakes.
Earthquake drills like ShakeOut are simple to learn and practice, and could ultimately save lives and avoid injury. We encourage individuals, schools, businesses and organisations to take part in this year’s ShakeOut to be better prepared for a real event.
To register yourself, your school, workplace or organisation visit https://getready.govt.nz/involved/shakeout/
ShakeOut is a self-run drill. You can start it however you want. You could:
- use a bell, whistle or alarm
- play the New Zealand ShakeOut Announcement over your PA system
- shout “EARTHQUAKE DRILL”, or
- tune in to the Facebook livestream (@NZCivilDefence)
When the drill begins, everyone should Drop, Cover, and Hold for 30 to 60 seconds, as we would if there was a real earthquake.
How to do the Drop, Cover and Hold:
- DROP down on your hands and knees. This protects you from falling but lets you move if you need to.
- COVER your head and neck (or your entire body if possible) under a sturdy table or desk (if it is within a few steps of you). If there is no shelter nearby, cover your head and neck with your arms and hands.
- HOLD on to your shelter (or your position to protect your head and neck) until the shaking stops. If the shaking shifts your shelter around, move with it.
For information on how to do the shakeout drill, visit https://getready.govt.nz/involved/shakeout/how-to-shakeout/
Re images: We haven’t got any suitable pics but there are some resources HERE you could use, or you could check with Bay of Plenty Emergency Management.
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Media: Rotorua Daily Post
Topic: Consent details
Enquiry
Reporter requested the name and contact details for the $650,000: Stage 3 of proposed Toyota Showroom and drainage at 146 Lake Rd, Mangakakahi (See information previously supplied HERE)
Response
Reporter was provided with applicant's contact details.