The group will need to address a complex arrangement of “technical and service-oriented advice” and because of that, it has been proposed to enlist five skills-based appointees. They will be joined by an independent chairperson and an iwi representative, who will be elected by local runaka. Council has earmarked $60,000 for the establishment and operation of the governance group. The funds will cover the payment of the independent chairperson and other members. Up to $175,000 of unbudgeted expenditure will also be in place for technical advice to support the work of the governance group. The appointment of the group’s independent chairperson has been set down for the public excluded session of Wednesday’s committee meeting.