To increase transperancy for the public the Council regularly releases workshops/briefings material and any previously confidential decisions/reports that have subsequently been made publicly available.
A workshop is an opportunity for elected members to discuss upcoming matters and provide guidance to staff.
A briefing (or briefing paper) is an opportunity for staff to present information to elected members on upcoming or important matters.
In most cases, the public do not attend workshops or briefings.
It is important to note that:
A list of workshops or breifings that have taken place is available in regular reports to Full Council titled "Workshop/Briefing and Released Information Summary" which can be found on our Council meeting minutes and agendas page in Tasman District Council agendas.
See below for released Workshop and Breifing information.
Confidential reports now include a restatement clause. This identifies if and when confidential decisions, reports and attachments can be made publicly available.
See below for released confidential information.