Clutha District Council is the territorial authority for the Clutha District of New Zealand.
The council is led by the mayor of Clutha, who is currently . There are also 14 ward councillors.
Composition
Councillors
Mayor Balclutha ward: 4 seats Bruce ward: 3 seats Catlins ward: 1 seat Clinton ward: 1 seat Clutha Valley ward: 1 seat Kaitangata-Matau ward: 1 seat Lawrence-Tuapeka ward: 1 seat West Otago ward: 2 seats
Community boards
Lawrence/Tuapeka Community Board: 7 members West Otago Community Board: 8 members
History
The council was established in 1989 through the merger of Lawrence Borough Council (established in 1866),Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand 1966: Lawrence Balclutha Borough Council (established in 1870), Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand 1966: Balclutha Clutha County Council (established in 1876), Tapanui Borough Council (established in 1876), and Kaitangata Borough Council (established in 1882).Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand 1966: Kaitangata
In 2020, the council had 72 staff, including 11 earning more than $100,000. According to the Taxpayers' Union lobby group, residential rates averaged $2,099.
References
External links Official website