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Coordinates: 43°1900S 170°4458E / 43.3167842°S 170.74955°E / -43.3167842; 170.74955
 

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Selwyn District Council
Type
Type ofSelwyn District
HousesGoverning Body

Term limits

None
History
FoundedMarch 6, 1989 (1989-03-06)
Leadership

Mayor

Sam Broughton

Structure
Seats(1 mayor, ward seats)

Length of term

3 years
Website
selwyn.govt.nz

Selwyn District Council is the territorial authority for the Selwyn DistrictofNew Zealand.[1] The council was formed in 1989. A Selwyn County Council previously operated in the area between 1876 and 1910.[2][3]

The council is led by the mayor of Selwyn, who is currently Sam Broughton. There are also ten ward councillors.[1]

Composition

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Councillors are elected once every three years, using the first-past-the post system. The last election to take place was in October 2022.

Councillors

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Community boards

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In 2020, the council had 282 staff, including 41 earning more than $100,000. According to the right-wing Taxpayers' Union think tank, residential rates averaged $2,488.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "About Selwyn District Council". selwyn.govt.nz. Selwyn District Council.
  • ^ Christchurch chronology 1910
  • ^ Fraser, B (1986). The New Zealand Book of Events. Auckland: Reed Methuen.
  • ^ "Ratepayers Report". ratepayersreport.nz. Taxpayers' Union.
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    43°19′00S 170°44′58E / 43.3167842°S 170.74955°E / -43.3167842; 170.74955


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