Coastal - Burwood Community Board Christchurch

Active liaison with residents, business, special interest groups to keep the Council informed of community aspirations and level of service satisfaction

Community boards - what are they

Their functions, duties and powers are set by statute as well as delegated by the local authority of which they are a part. Boards must also operate within a statutory environment that set rules and processes which govern the way in which they work.

• Members need to be be politically independent.
• Represent all of their community.
• Take an unbiased and independent view

The purpose of a community board is to:

• represent and act as an advocate for the interests of the community;
• consider and report on any matter referred to it by their council, and any issues of interest to the community board;
• make an annual submission to their council on expenditure;
• maintain an overview of services provided by their council within the community; and
• communicate with community organisations and special interest groups in the community, and undertake any other responsibilities delegated by their council.