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How do we make sure things happen correctly?
The main idea behind these gatherings is to get to know your neighbours.
Members of the group welcome newcomers to the street, introducing them to their new neighbours. This is can be done by all members of the group and not just the group contact person.
Building communities which are prepared for the possibility of a civil emergency is also a vital aspect of the group.
To do this, Civil Defence often works with groups in communities where there is a likelihood of a civil disaster occurring, establishing local area emergency plans.
The Neighbourhood Support Group is an essential participant in this exercise as they are the ones on the ground and have knowledge of local facilities, contacts and potential problems. The relationships within the group also help provide a readily establish communication network. Neighbourhoods don’t become lower crime areas without effort. Establishing Neighbourhood Support Groups assists in making communities safer. Doing this requires members of a group to be active, communicating with neighbours and providing support for each other.
By doing this, the community spirit is uplifted and it makes the area a safer, more caring place to live.
Neighbourhood Support Rotorua is set up as an incorporated society (HN/684216) and is registered on the Charities Register (CC21983). The constitution can be viewed at the website nsrotorua.info under the “About” tab.
As part of the constitution, each year in June at the AGM, between 6-10 people are elected to the committee. This committee oversees the governance of the organisation. Meeting up to a minimum of six times a year they receive reports from the co-ordinator and approve expenditure. They also ensure funding and staffing are available plus budgets are made and kept to.
At the first meeting after the AGM those elected appoint a chair, secretary and treasurer from within their number. If necessary up to three people can be co-opted to the committee if the situation requires it. In addition to the elected committee, there are ex-officio members from the Rotorua Police called the Area Commander’s Liaison Office, the Rotorua Lakes Council and the staff, presently two-part timers. If anyone is interested in coming onto the committee please contact the office, 349 9470, to find out more information.
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