Westland District Council is the territorial authority for the Westland DistrictofNew Zealand.[1]
Westland District Council
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|---|---|
| Type | |
| Type | ofWestland District |
| Houses | Governing Body |
Term limits | None |
| History | |
| Founded | March 6, 1989 (1989-03-06) |
| Leadership | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 9 (1 mayor, 8 ward seats) |
Length of term | 3 years |
| Website | |
| westlanddc | |
The council is led by the mayor of Westland, who is currently Helen Lash. There are also eight ward councillors.[1]
The council was formed in 1989. Its predecessors include Hokitika County Council (1868-1989),[2] Ross County Council (1878-1972),[3] and Westland County Council (1876-1989).[4]
In 2020, the council had 205 staff, including 22 earning more than $100,000. According to the right-wing Taxpayers' Union think tank, residential rates averaged $2,601.[5]
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