What is a Community Board?

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.

(Source: Local Government New Zealand)