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Find out about our Hutt City Committees and what they do for Council.
The Audit and Risk Subcommittee provides objective advice and recommendations around the sufficiency, quality and results of assurance over the Council Group’s financial management practices, risk management, internal control systems and governance frameworks.
The Chief Executive's Performance Review Subcommittee executes the Chief Executive’s performance agreement and monitors the Chief Executive’s performance. This group can also recruit a new CEO if needed.
The Age and Accessibility Subcommittee provides strategic advice to Council to ensure plans, policies and services are inclusive, age-friendly and accessible for disabled people and older residents.
The Wellington Water Committee is a joint committee of the Lower Hutt City Council, Porirua City Council, Upper Hutt City Council, Wellington City Council, South Wairarapa District Council and the Wellington Regional Council. The Committee meets quarterly. It provides governance and leadership across issues which are related to the planning, delivery and management of water services to communities serviced by Wellington Water Limited.
The Connected Communities, Climate and Resilience Committee oversees and reviews strategies, policies, frameworks, plans and functions that support community wellbeing (social and cultural) and environmental sustainability, with a particular focus on climate change mitigation and adaptation.
The District Licensing Committee reports to Council on trends/issues around local alcohol sale, supply and regulation, and produces an annual report on behalf of Council (to meet Section 199 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012).
The District Plan Subcommittee oversees the development, review and implementation of Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai | Lower Hutt District Plan, ensuring statutory compliance and alignment with Council’s strategic direction and Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations.
The Hutt Valley Services Committee is a joint committee of Hutt City and Upper Hutt City Councils. The Committee meets quarterly or as required. The Committee's purpose is to assist in bringing the councils together to decide on combined Council services in the Hutt Valley. The Chair rotates between Councils.
The Infrastructure and Regulatory Committee ensures that Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai’s infrastructure, transport, and traffic systems (including parking and any other traffic-related matters) and regulatory functions are effectively planned and monitored to support the city’s growth, safety, and wellbeing.
The Strategy, Long Term and Annual Plan Subcommittee carries out all necessary considerations and hearings, precedent to Council’s final adoption of Long Term Plans (LTP) and Annual Plans (AP) which give effect to the strategic direction and outcomes set by Te Komiti Āpiti, Mahere Tekau Tau me te Mahere ā-tau | Strategy, Long Term Plan and Annual Plan Subcommittee through setting levels of service, funding priorities, the performance framework, fiscal sustainability, and budgets.
The Policy and Performance Committee provides governance oversight of Council’s policy, strategy and performance reporting, including against key performance indicators and budgets, ensuring that all Council activities and partnerships contribute to the long term wellbeing and prosperity of Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai.