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36Report to: Taumarunui/Ohura Ward CommitteeMeeting Date: 8 August 2013Subject: Northern Ruapehu Citizens Award 2013Document No: 566762 File: P95-0009Purpose of Report1.1 The purpose of this Report is to inform the Taumarunui/Ohura Ward Committee on theprocess for receiving nominations from organisations and individuals throughout theTaumarunui, National Park and Ohura Wards, to select a citizen who has made anoutstanding contribution to the general well-being of the area.Background2.1 Citizens Awards were established to recognise outstanding contributions made byindividuals to the general well-being of the community, and a demonstration that thecommunity appreciated the work of an unsung hero. Citizens are selected fromnominations made by organisations or individuals in the community.2.2 Criteria for Nominees Voluntary, unpaid work, going above and beyond the call of duty consistently for nopersonal gain; Significant contribution over an extended period of time, unselfish sacrifice of timeand resources; Work was for the benefit of the community, participation in a range of activities; Work was for the sick, elderly, disadvantaged, youth or any service organisation -unsung hero.2.3 Criteria for Award Unsuccessful nominees may be re-nominated in the following or subsequent years.Nominations made in previous years are not automatically carried forward and freshnominations should be made. A Queen's Honour (ie QSM) for the same activity as the person is nominated for,renders that person ineligible for a Citizens Award. Nominations for the Citizens Awards will be called for by public notice each year. Nominations should be made by two individuals or organisations. All details on thenomination form must be completed.2.4 Annually since 1997, following the closing date for nominations, the Chairpersons of theTaumarunui Ward Committee and the National Park Community Boards, and the ElectedMember for Ohura have met to review the nominations and decide on the recipient toreceive the annual award.Discussion3.1 Nomination forms for the 2013 Northern Ruapehu Citizens Award are available fromCouncil offices from 1 August 2013. Nominations close on Friday 11 October 2013.3.2 A copy of the Nomination Form is enclosed and forms part of this Report.
373.3 Advertising is being undertaken in local media and on Council’s website.3.4 A Working Party consisting of the Chairperson of the Taumarunui/Ohura Ward Committee,the Chairperson of the National Park Community Board and the elected Council member forthe Ohura Ward will be formed to consider nominations and decide on the recipient toreceive the Northern Ruapehu Citizens Award for 2013.3.5 As Local Authority elections are being held on 12 October 2013, the Working Party will alsoneed to decide when the award is to be presented.Suggested Resolutions1 That the Report on Northern Ruapehu Citizens Award 2012 be received.2 That a Working Party consisting of the Chairperson of the Taumarunui/Ohura WardCommittee, the Chairperson of the National Park Community Board and the elected Councilmember for the Ohura Ward be formed to consider nominations, decide on the recipientand when the Northern Ruapehu Citizens Award for 2013 is to be presented.Sarah DoyleEXECUTIVE ASSISTANT29 July 2013Attachment:Northern Ruapehu Citizens Award 2013 nomination formDocument No 5667622
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