Roles and Responsbilities
Role of Marae Delegates
The constitution states that the appointment process for a marae delegate and alternative delegate to become Trustees for the Runanga shall be governed by "the tikanga of the individual marae." Marae delegates are nominated prior to each AGM and hold office for three years. They do not necessarily have to be of Te Rarawa descent they must however be registered as an adult member of the Runanga. The marae have the authority to fill a vacancy that may arise during the year. There is provision made for removal of delegates in certain circumstances. Most marae have maintained at least one delegate since the inception of the Runanga.
The role of the marae delegates is to:
Chairperson
The Chairperson is elected at a three-yearly meeting. All marae present vote using a preferential voting system. If there are more than two candidates marae list candidates in their order of preference.
If no candidate gets a majority of votes on the first ballot the least preferred candidate drops off and the second preference of delegates is tallied.
The election is complete when a candidate has more than half of the votes. This way the elected candidates have the support of the majority of the marae and the possibility of split voting is eliminated.
Deputy Chairperson
The Deputy Chairperson is appointed by the Executive Committee.
The role of the Executive
The Runanga has an executive that is elected from amongst the delegates for their skills and experience to oversee the day to day functioning of the Runanga operations. The role of the Executive includes the following:
The role of the Executive Officer
The Runanga through its Executive appoints an Executive Officer to manage the affairs of the Runanga. The role of a CEO includes:
The constitution states that the appointment process for a marae delegate and alternative delegate to become Trustees for the Runanga shall be governed by "the tikanga of the individual marae." Marae delegates are nominated prior to each AGM and hold office for three years. They do not necessarily have to be of Te Rarawa descent they must however be registered as an adult member of the Runanga. The marae have the authority to fill a vacancy that may arise during the year. There is provision made for removal of delegates in certain circumstances. Most marae have maintained at least one delegate since the inception of the Runanga.
The role of the marae delegates is to:
- Bring forward issues of tribal importance to the Runanga
- Take kaupapa back to marae for input
- Provide leadership
- Represent the marae in Runanga decision-making
Chairperson
The Chairperson is elected at a three-yearly meeting. All marae present vote using a preferential voting system. If there are more than two candidates marae list candidates in their order of preference.
If no candidate gets a majority of votes on the first ballot the least preferred candidate drops off and the second preference of delegates is tallied.
The election is complete when a candidate has more than half of the votes. This way the elected candidates have the support of the majority of the marae and the possibility of split voting is eliminated.
Deputy Chairperson
The Deputy Chairperson is appointed by the Executive Committee.
The role of the Executive
The Runanga has an executive that is elected from amongst the delegates for their skills and experience to oversee the day to day functioning of the Runanga operations. The role of the Executive includes the following:
- Recruitment of a Chief Executive Officer for the Runanga
- Appointment of the Deputy Chairperson
- Provision of direction and leadership to the CEO and the management team
- To carry out the wishes of the Runanga and undertake the roles delegated
- Oversight of the development of iwi strategy and planning to ensure it is consistent with Runanga aspirations
- Ensuring that Runanga affairs are managed in accordance with iwi policy
- Oversight of financial planning and financial performance
- Identification and prioritisation of issues to put to the Runanga for debate or decision
The role of the Executive Officer
The Runanga through its Executive appoints an Executive Officer to manage the affairs of the Runanga. The role of a CEO includes:
- Implementation of the Runanga annual and long term plans
- Recruitment of staff
- Development of new business opportunities
- Financial accountability
- Servicing the Executive
- Servicing the Runanga
