1. Pursuant to clause 4 of schedule 22 of the Education and Training Act 2020 (“Act”), I hereby approve an alternative constitution for the Northland College (9) Board.

2. The Northland College (9) Board (“Board”) shall be made up of the following members:

1. the Principal;
2. one staff representative;
3. one student representative;
4. 5 parent elected members,
5. up to one board member appointed by Te Runanga o Ngāpuhi; and
6. up to 3 co-opted members.

3. Despite clause 5 of Schedule 22 to the Education and Training Act 2020, the following sections of the Education and Training Act will apply where relevant:

Schedule 22 - Clauses 1 and 2

Schedule 23 - Clauses 1, 3, 8, 12 and 13

Members Appointed by Te Runanga o Ngāpuhi

4. Te Runanga o Ngāpuhi may appoint up to one member.

5. Casual vacancies for appointed members must be notified promptly by the board to the appointing bodies and such vacancies will be filled by appointment in the same manner as the vacating member was appointed for the residue of the term of the vacating member.

Transitional arrangements

As the result of board elections the Ministerial appointment will cease.

This notice shall come into effect on the date of publication in the New Zealand Gazette.

Dated at Wellington this 17th day of August 2023.

Hon JAN TINETTI, Minister of Education.