Education (Polytechnics) Amendment Bill
The Speaker declared the House in Committee for consideration of the Education (Polytechnics) Amendment Bill.
(In the Committee)
Part 1 read.
Louise Upston moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.
Jo Goodhew moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.
Hon John Carter moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.
Hon Tau Henare moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.
Hon Phil Heatley moved, That the question be now put.
On the question, That the question be now put, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That the question be now put.
The following amendments were put:
Clause 16:
To omit new section 222AA(1) and substitute the following:
(1)The council of a designated polytechnic must comprise—
(a)3 members appointed by the Minister:
(b)2 members, being members of the polytechnic’s academic board, nominated by that board and appointed by the council:
(c)2 student members,—
(i)if membership of the polytechnic’s student association is compulsory, being persons appointed by the association in accordance with its constitution or rules:
(ii)if membership of the polytechnic’s students association is not compulsory, being persons elected by the students at the institution at an election conducted in accordance with statutes made by the council:
(d)the polytechnic’s chief executive:
(e)4 members, nominated by members of the community served by the polytechnic and appointed by the council.
To omit new section 222AC and substitute the following:
“222AC Matters to be considered when appointments made
(1)A council of a designated polytechnic must—
(a)include at least 3 Māori members, including a member nominated by the polytechnic’s academic board, a member appointed by the polytechnic’s students association (or via an election by students), and a member nominated by members of the community (in accordance with section 222AA):
(b)reflect, so far is possible, the ethnic and socio-economic diversity of the community it serves.
(2)The Minister—
(a)must have regard to subsection (1) when appointing members of the council of a designated polytechnic; and
(b)must appoint people who have sufficient governance experience to fulfil their individual duties as members of council and the functions, duties, and responsibilities of the council.
(3)It is expected that community members who nominate candidates will consult with relevant hapū and iwi.
(Te Ururoa Flavell)
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
Clause 16:
To omit new section 222AA(1) and substitute the following:
(1)The council of a designated polytechnic must comprise—
(a) 5 members appointed by a Minister being—
(i) 1 member of the polytechnic’s academic board:
(ii) 1 student member, appointed as follows:
(A) if membership of the polytechnic’s student association is compulsory, being a person appointed by the association in accordance with its constitution or rules:
(B) if membership of the polytechnic’s students association is not compulsory, being a person elected by the students at the institution at an election conducted in accordance with statutes made by the council:
(iii) 1 member, nominated by members of the community served by the polytechnic:
(iv) 1 member, nominated by members of the iwi served by the polytechnic:
(v) the polytechnic’s chief executive:
(b)6 members appointed by the council in accordance with its statutes.
(Hon Maryan Street)
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
Clause 16:
To omit new section 222AA(1) and substitute the following:
(1)The council of a designated polytechnic must comprise—
(a) 5 members appointed by a Minister, one of whom is a member of the polytechnic’s academic board:
(b)6 members elected in accordance with council statutes.
(Hon Maryan Street)
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
Clause 16:
To omit new section 222AA(1) and substitute the following:
(1)The council of a designated polytechnic must comprise—
(a) 5 members appointed by a Minister one of whom is a student member, appointed as follows:
(i) if membership of the polytechnic’s student association is compulsory, being a person appointed by the association in accordance with its constitution or rules:
(ii) if membership of the polytechnic’s students association is not compulsory, being a person elected by the students at the institution at an election conducted in accordance with statutes made by the council:
(b)6 members elected in accordance with council statutes.
(Hon Maryan Street)
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
Clause 16:
To omit new section 222AA(1) and substitute the following:
(1)The council of a designated polytechnic must comprise—
(a) 5 members appointed by a Minister, one of whom is the chief executive of the polytechnic:
(b)6 members elected in accordance with council statutes.
(Hon Maryan Street)
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
Clause 16:
To omit new section 222AA(1) and substitute the following:
(1)The council of a designated polytechnic must comprise—
(a) 5 members appointed by a Minister one of whom is a member nominated by members of the iwi served by the polytechnic:
(b)6 members elected in accordance with council statutes.
(Hon Maryan Street)
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
Clause 16:
To omit new section 222AA(1) and substitute the following:
(1) The council of a designated polytechnic must comprise—
(a) 5 members appointed by a Minister one of whom is a member nominated by members of the community served by the polytechnic:
(b)6 members elected in accordance with council statutes.
(Hon Maryan Street)
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
Clause 16:
To omit new section 222AA(1) and substitute the following:
(1)The council of a designated polytechnic must comprise—
(a) 5 members appointed by a Minister, one of whom is nominated by the Council of Trade Unions:
(b)6 members elected in accordance with council statutes.
(Hon Maryan Street)
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
Clause 16:
To omit new section 222AA(1) and substitute the following:
(1)The council of a designated polytechnic must comprise—
(a) 5 members appointed by a Minister one of whom is nominated by members of regional industry:
(b)6 members elected in accordance with council statutes.
(Hon Maryan Street)
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
Clause 16:
To omit from section 222AA(1)(a) “4” and substitute “5”.
To omit from paragraph (b) “4” and substitute “6”.
(Hon Maryan Street)
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Amendment not agreed to.
Clause 16:
Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 106 (Hon Anne Tolley).
On the question, That the amendments be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.
On the question, That Part 1, as amended, stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That Part 1, as amended, stand part.
Part 2 read.
The following amendment was put:
Clause 19:
Amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 106 (Hon Anne Tolley).
On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That the amendment be agreed to.
On the question, That Part 2, as amended, stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That Part 2, as amended, stand part.
Clauses 1 to 3 read.
On the question, That clause 1 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That clause 1 stand part.
On the question, That clause 2 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That clause 2 stand part.
On the question, That clause 3 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:
Resolved, That clause 3 stand part.
The Chairperson announced that the bill would be reported with amendment.
