District Licensing Committee Chair and Members

at  Rotorua District Council

ROTORUA DISTRICT LICENSING COMMITTEE – CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS

The Rotorua Lakes Council is seeking applications for the roles of chairperson and additional members for the Rotorua District Licensing Committee (DLC). Applications are sought from community-minded people who meet the requirements of the position description. We are looking for people who have an understanding of alcohol-related harm and how it affects the Rotorua District.
The DLC is responsible for determining all alcohol licences and managers’ certificates in Rotorua including new and renewal applications. Chair and member positions will serve on the DLC for an agreed term of up to five years and exercise the DLC’s powers and functions under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
A comprehensive understanding of judicial processes, a working knowledge of hearing processes and how New Zealand legislation works (including relevant case law and decisions made by other DLCs) is desirable. With the Council’s obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, an understanding of Te Ao Maori and fluency in Te Reo Maori is advantageous.
There are no formal qualifications required to be a DLC chair or member, however, you must have good standing in the community, the highest standard of professional and personal integrity and the necessary knowledge, skill and experience relating to matters that are likely to come before the committee. Legal experience is beneficial but not a requirement.
Above all, the council is looking for people who can demonstrate impartiality and integrity and commit to the principles of natural justice and a sense of fair play.
First-hand knowledge about the Rotorua community is desirable. A commitment to inclusion and an ability to work effectively with all parts of our diverse community will be required.
The DLC roles are part-time and candidates need to be flexible in terms of working hours, including during normal business hours. The number of hearing per month will vary but should not normally exceed one to two hearings per month.
Work will be on an ‘as required’ basis at the remuneration rate set by the Minister of Justice. Resources are available via the DLC Network. https://www.districtlicensing.org/
Applications are now open and close on 15 May 2024.

Please refer the Job description for details