About CoBoP
About CoBoP Information Sheet
To promote the achievement of local and regional community aspirations and priorities through effective co-operation and collaboration, and efficient use of resources
The CoBoP Terms of Reference outlines the purpose, structure, processes, roles and responsibilities of the CoBoP network.
Minor updates, such as noting personnel changes, are signed off by the Steering Group and made as required. Additionally, the CoBoP network is reviewed at least three yearly and the Terms of Reference is updated accordingly to reflect the results of each review.
CoBoP Structure
The diagram and notes below outline the structure of the CoBoP network. Each group within this structure is explained further in Appendix A of the CoBoP Terms of Reference.
There are also clear communication lines between all clusters.
For simplicity these have not been shown as arrows on this diagram.
Steering Group – Seven members nominated by the Plenary Group (four central government and three local government). Chaired by one of the local government reps.
Leads and guides the processes of CoBoP (the ‘how’ rather than the ‘what’).
Plenary Group – Chief Executive or Regional Manager from each signatory organisation.
Guides the processes and the content of CoBoP.
Wellbeing Clusters (x4) – Each Cluster is chaired by the relevant central government CoBoP Steering Group representative. Open to all CoBoP signatory agencies.
Purpose is to focus on joint central / local government work that can better deliver on identified local and regional community outcomes.
Guide and deliver the content (the ‘what’) of the CoBoP network’s work.
Community Outcomes Processes Cluster – Led by local government, sponsored by local government CoBoP Steering Group representatives. Open to all CoBoP signatory agencies.
Purpose is to improve processes and practices around development and monitoring/reporting of community outcomes in the region. This cluster is a key reference group for the Strategic Broker.
Note: activity for this Cluster has been suspended pending Local Government Act amendment confirmation, due late in 2010.
* Strategic Broker role – Supports and reports to the Steering Group, via the Steering Group Chair, and provides strategic support to the Cluster leaders. Responsible for managing the CoBoP budget and contracting in other support functions as required. Employment arrangements are with the organisation of the Steering Group Chair.
CoBoP Steering Group and Plenary
Steering Group
The CoBoP Plenary nominates seven of its members to the Steering Group to guide CoBoP activities for a two year period.
| Name, Organisation |
Representing |
| Rob Williams, CE Taupo District Council |
Local Government (district) - CHAIR |
| Miles McConway, BoP Regional Council |
Local Government (regional) |
| Wally Tangohau, TPK |
Central Government, Cultural Wellbeing Cluster |
| Lionel Crawley, NZTE |
Central Government, Economic Wellbeing Cluster |
| Mike Bryant, MSD |
Central Government, Social Wellbeing Cluster |
| Appointments Pending x2 |
|
| Barbara MacLennan |
Strategic Broker |
Plenary
The current Plenary Group comprises the Chief Executive or Regional Manager of each of the signatory organisations listed in Section 8 of the CoBoP Terms of Reference.
There are currently 31 signatory agencies, all of whom have representation on the Plenary Group, however meetings may have more than 31 people attending as Chief Executives and Regional Managers may elect to bring key staff with them for relevant meeting topics.