The Committee makes decisions on applications for:
The District Licensing Committee is made up of a Chairperson and two of three appointed community members.
Expressions of interest are invited for positions of list members for the Tasman District Licensing Committee. The Committee will discharge Tasman Districts Council’s obligations to consider and issue or decline licence and manager certificate applications and renewals pursuant to the provisions of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
Applicants should have a suitable knowledge of the formal hearing process that will be involved, and knowledge of the powers and processes available under the Commissions of Inquiry Act 1908.
The work also requires a thorough understanding of licensing processes prescribed by the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
The position is not one of advocacy and applicants will be required to demonstrate that no conflict of interest exists with the proposed role, and current or past activities or interests. The position also requires highly developed decision-making skills, investigative ability and excellent writing skills.
It is anticipated District Licensing Committee members will be required to sit for at least half a day every month to hear those matters that the full committee must be involved with.
Expressions of interest close at 4.00 pm on Friday 2 February 2024 and should include:
A description of the committee member role and responsibilities is available on request and your completed documentation should be sent to:
Daniel Winter
Team Leader Environmental Health
Tasman District Council
Private Bag 4
Richmond 7050
Telephone (03) 543-8488 or email daniel.winter@tasman.govt.nz
For most licence applications, if there are no objections from the public or opposition from the reporting authorities (Police, the Medical Officer of Health, and the Council's Licensing Inspectors), applications can be granted by the chairperson without the need for a public hearing.
When dealing with applications in which there are objections or opposition, the full District Licensing Committee must sit with a quorum of three. These will be public hearings. If a public hearing is required, the applicant and objectors will be notified.
