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Local Government Act 2002

Powers of Minister to act in relation to local authorities - Ministerial powers of assistance and intervention - Minister may appoint Crown Observer

258C: How Crown Observer appointed

You could also call this:

“How the government picks someone to watch over a local council”

When the Minister appoints a Crown Observer, they must do it in writing. The written notice needs to include some important information:

The notice must explain what the Crown Observer is supposed to do. This is called their ‘terms of reference’. In the terms of reference, the Minister needs to describe the problem that the Crown Observer is there to help with. The Minister also needs to say what the Crown Observer is allowed to do.

The notice must also say when the Crown Observer will start and finish their job. This includes the dates when they will begin and end their appointment, as well as the specific dates when they will be observing.

All of this information helps everyone understand why the Crown Observer is there and what they’re supposed to do.

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Part 10 Powers of Minister to act in relation to local authorities
Ministerial powers of assistance and intervention: Minister may appoint Crown Observer

258CHow Crown Observer appointed

  1. The Minister must appoint a Crown Observer by notice in writing. The notice must include the following information:

  2. the terms of reference of the Crown Observer, including—
    1. an outline of the problem in relation to which the Crown Observer has been appointed; and
      1. the extent of his or her authority; and
      2. the start and end dates of the appointment; and
        1. the start and end dates of the observation period.

          Notes
          • Section 258C: inserted, on , by section 31 of the Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Act 2012 (2012 No 93).