6. Matters for Council Consideration

6.1 Committee Structure

The Committee Structure paper will be circulated prior to the meeting, for consideration by Council.

6.2 Councillor Remuneration Pool Allocation

The paper is provided for Council to consider allocation of the ORC councillors remuneration pool, as provided for by the Remuneration Authority’s Determination.

6.2.1 Copy of Worksheet – Calculate Councillor Remuneration Using Dollar Amounts (2022 Local Elections ORC)

6.2.2 Guidance to Councils – Process and Timelines for Setting Elected Members' Remuneration

6.3 Proposal for Participating in a Regional Sector Shared Services Council Controlled Organisation

The paper is provided for Council approval of the proposal document for public consultation regarding ORC becoming a shareholder in a regional sector shared services organisation (RSHL – Regional Software Holdings Limited).

6.3.1 Consultation Proposal

6.4 Refresh of Councillor Liaisons for FMUs and Sponsors for Region-Wide Topic Consultations

The paper is provided to assign Councillors as liaisons for freshwater management units (FMUs), and the sponsors of region-wide topics for the development of the Land and Water Regional Plan (pLWRP).

6.5 Recommendation for ORC Submission on National Direction for Plantation and Exotic Carbon Afforestation

The paper is provided to advise Councillors on the Ministry for Primary Industries’ current consultation: “National direction for plantation and exotic carbon afforestation” and to consider options for a response from ORC.

6.5.1 National Direction for Plantation and Exotic Carbon Afforestation Discussion Paper

6.5.2 ORC Submission on Managing Exotic Afforestation Incentives

6.6 Recommendation for ORC Submission on QLDC Proposed Variation to the Proposed District Plan for Inclusionary Housing Contributions

The paper is provided to advise Councillors on the Queenstown Lakes District Council’s proposed plan variation “Inclusionary Housing Plan Change” to the proposed District Plan (PDP) and recommend options for an ORC response.

6.6.1 Inclusionary Housing Plan Changes

6.6.2 ORC Submission on Variation to QLDC PDP Inclusionary Housing Rules

6.7 Recommendation for ORC Submission on Second Tranche of Drinking Water and Wastewater Network Environmental Performance Measures

The paper is provided to advise Councillors on Taumata Arowai’s consultation “Second Tranche of Drinking Water and Wastewater Network Environmental Performance Measures” and provides options for an Otago Regional Council (ORC) response.

6.7.1 Drinking Water and Wastewater Network Environmental Performance Discussion Document

6.8 Agricultural Emissions Consultation

The paper provides information to Council on the ongoing Government consultation to put a price on agricultural emissions and outlines at a high level the implications of the proposed Government policy to the Otago region.

7. Chairperson's and Chief Executive's Report

7.1 Chairperson's Report

7.2 Chief Executive's Report