An introduction for those who are new to bylaw-making, and a refresher for those already familiar with bylaws.
- 12 Jul 2023
- 10:00 - 11:30
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- 250.00 (plus GST) Members
- 250.00 (plus GST) Non Members
About this event
Simpson Grierson will cover the bylaw-making powers and steps that are needed to avoid the risk of an invalid bylaw (including key and recent case law). We also look at the process and timeframes for amending, reviewing, and revoking bylaws and touch on penalties and enforcement. An introduction for those who are new to bylaw-making, and a refresher for those already familiar with bylaws.
Who should attend?
Anyone working with bylaws, especially those writing or reviewing their first bylaws.
Please register one ticket for your council on the Taituarā website. Leading up to the event, a Zoom link will be sent to you, to register on Zoom before attending. This can then be forwarded to anyone in your council who would like to attend.
Note: this event is being recorded and will be made available to registrants 7-10 working days after event completion.
If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact events@taituara.org.nz
Presenters
Mike Wakefield
Partner, Simpson Grierson Read ProfileMike Wakefield
Partner, Simpson GriersonMike is a partner in Simpson Grierson’s environment and planning group, based in Wellington. He specialises in local government and environmental law, with a particular focus on the regulatory functions and processes of local government (including under the RMA), and decision-making and governance obligations and requirements. He regularly represents local authorities in relation to RMA matters (including before the higher courts) and has appeared before many other specialist tribunals and council hearings on specific strategic and regulatory matters.
Judith Cheyne
Senior Associate, Simpson Grierson Read ProfileJudith Cheyne
Senior Associate, Simpson GriersonJudith is a senior associate in Simpson Grierson’s planning and environment group, based in Christchurch. She recently re-joined Simpson Grierson after several years as part of the in-house legal team at Christchurch City Council. Judith specialises in local government issues, advising on decision-making, consultation and conflict of interest matters, official information and privacy, rating issues, bylaws and policy development. She also has significant experience with local government regulatory issues, including Building Act, Dog Control, Sale and Supply of Alcohol and Health Act.