Expressions of Interest - New District Licensing Committee

Thursday 16 August 2018

Have you got great decision-making skills? Former alcohol licensing experience? We are calling for applications from persons interested in making alcohol licensing decisions to be part of Western Bay of Plenty's District Licensing Committee.

Expressions of interest are invited from suitable persons for consideration for appointment as the Commissioner and Licensing Committee Members. The District Licensing Committee consists of a Commissioner and two other Committee Members drawn from a list of members appointed by Western Bay of Plenty District Council.

The District Licensing Committee have responsibility for all local decisions on applications made under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, including:

• premises licence applications, renewals, variations, suspensions and cancellations
• new applications and renewals of manager's certificates
• applications for temporary authority
• special licences

Council is keen to reflect the diversity of the community it serves and encourages applicants who can demonstrate:

• Knowledge of alcohol licensing and the legal framework
• An understanding of the impact of alcohol related harm on communities
• An understanding of community expectations around alcohol licensing
• Highly developed analytical and decision making skills
• Experience applying legislative and regulatory frameworks.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with the conduct of public hearings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The highest standard of professional and personal integrity

DLCs are quasi-judicial committees of Council with decisions being appealable to the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority. It is preferable that applicants for Commissioner have demonstrable experience in writing decisions in a legal context.

Further information on the roles, including application details, position competencies and remuneration can be found on Councils website.

Applicants should demonstrate how their ability to make decisions on alcohol matters and experience of hearings processes will benefit Council's DLC.

Applications close 5.00pm Friday 24 August 2018.

Applications should be made to:

The Secretary

Western Bay of Plenty District Licensing Committee

Private Bag 12803

Tauranga Mail Centre

Tauranga 3143

Or by email to the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee alison.curtis@westernbay.govt.nz