PROCEDURE FOR HEARINGS


1. Chairman

The Chairman will declare the hearing open and advise on the procedure to be followed.

2. Council Secretary

The Council Secretary will read the Proposed Plan Change and determine:

If the applicant is in attendance, or represented;
If there are any witnesses in support.

If there are any submitters and further submitters in attendance;
If there are any witnesses in support.

3. Applicant

The applicant will present the Proposed Plan Change and call any witnesses in support, and answer any questions from the Councillors.

4. Submissions to be Heard

The submitters and further submitters may present their submissions, calling any witnesses in support and answering any questions from the Councillors.

5. Planning Officer

The Planning Officer will present a report and answer any questions from the Councillors.

6. Right of Reply

The applicant for the Plan Change has the right of reply.

7. Close of Hearing

The Chairman will close the hearing and advise that Council’s decision is reserved until it has considered the evidence presented and all relevant matters.