Note:  Access to this module password restricted.  Access is available only to staff of local authorities that contribute to the SOLGM Risk Management and Legal Compliance Programme.  If you do not know your password contact dmackay@solgm.org.nz

ENFORCEMENT

UPDATE (10 FEBRUARY 2009)

Local authorities undertake enforcement roles under a wide range of statutes.  They need to ensure that enforcement action is undertaken in a manner consistent with the relevant statute.  This module is designed to help local authorities to manage the risks around enforcement action.  It does not deal in detail with the requirements of specific regulatory regimes, but sets out the principles of effective enforcement action. 

The module was first developed in 2002.  The original version was withdrawn in 2007 pending redevelopment of the module.  The current version was published in February 2009. It includes links to the Quality Plan website guidance on enforcement under the RMA.

We recommend that people who are currently holding hard copy of the previous version of the module should dispose of these ant print new ones. 

All suggestions for improvements, and all offers assistance with the review process gratefully accepted.

PDF Version of Module

A downloadable PDF version of the new version of the module is now available.  You can access this at the foot of the Links and Pathways page of the module.

Other Material of Interest

LISTSERVS: If you interested in sharing information with other local authority staff about RMA enforcement issues there is a listserv available through Local Government Online (www.localgovt.co.nz).  You can subscribe to this list by sending an email to listserv@listserv.localgovt.co.nz  with the words “subscribe RMAENFORCEMENT” in the message body. 

SUGGESTIONS: If you know of other sources of information and guidance that are likely to be relevant to users of this module please let us know so we can add them to the list (dmackay@solgm.org.nz)

Contents of the Module

Procurement processes are a key area of risk for local authorities and other public entities.  This module is an aid to local authorities in getting it right in this area.  The topics addressed are:

1. Incident identified which may breach statute regulation bylaw consent condition or other rule
2. Screening on incident
3. Incident inspection
4. Incident assessment investigation and enforcement decision

Passwords

Anyone who wishes to access this material but does not know their local authority’s password can contact dmackay@solgm.org.nz to get this.

Intranet Links

IN addition if you are having to use a password to access the module but would like a password-free link set up from their local authority’s intranet can get their IT people to contact dmackay@solgm.org.nz who can provide “the  magic words” to be inserted into the link.

Tell Your Colleagues

A downloadable brochure that you can use to tell your colleagues about the module will be available here shortly

Thanks to Contributors

 Our thanks to the individuals and local authorities who contributed to the development and maintenance of this module. The original development team that developed and peer reviewed the module consisted of:

• David Stagg - Environment Waikato
• Michael Le Roy Dyson - Auckland Regional Council
• Jamie Dale - Taupo DC
• Brian Gunson - North Shore CC
• Peter Kirk - Hamilton CC
• Chris Mitchell - Phillips Fox

The team that undertook the first review of the module was: 

• David Stagg - Environment Waikato
• Michael Le Roy Dyson - Auckland RC
• Jamie Dale - Taupo DC
• Brian Gunson - North Shore CC

The 2009 redevelopment was carried out in conjunction with Simpson Grierson