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97CouncilLeadershipWhat We DoStrategic focusTo be strategic and broad-based inidentifying outcomes and exploring newoutcomes for communities; being moreenquiring and interested in ensuring counciloperations are performing to expectations.Council Leadership is where the strategic high level relationships withindustry, other councils and government are developed and fostered, toadvocate and represent the community as a whole.The activities included in this group are:Governance, Maaori Liaison, Committees and Community Boards,Elections, Council SupportStrong leadership is required for the district to progress and prosper.The council, community boards and community committees work inpartnership with the community to make the key decisions for thedistrict’s long term future, responding to the differing needs of diversecommunities, through plans and strategies, and by facilitating progressagainst community outcomes. The council in particular is instrumental inmaking sure people’s interests are looked after, their concerns addressed.A vital aspect for Waikato district is its relationship with Iwi, with the JointManagement Plan with Waikato-Tainui an integral part of this. WaikatoTainui and the council have concerns and interests in common.The Council Leadership group of activities also includes the three-yearlyelections, with the organisation providing support through the ElectoralOfficer and organisation of the election process. And while the electionsare a big aspect of this work, there are other areas where support isrequired, for example, the just-completed poll for Maaori wards in thedistrict.Support is also needed for council and committee meetings, whetherit’s organising hearings and meetings with their associated agendas,consultations and open days to address community issues.Strategic Direction ContributionsPrimarySecondary