Much a do about Dogs

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Much a do about Dogs
Common Dog Control Policies and Bylaws across the
Auckland Region
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Participants
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Auckland Region
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• The Drivers
• Section 158 LGA need to review bylaws in 5
  years
• Dogs owners are mobile
• Common bylaws easier for public to understand
• Therefore, common bylaws will be easier to
  administer

Common Dog Control Policies and Bylaws across the
Auckland Region
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AUCKLAND REGIONAL PARKS
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Auckland Region
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• The Process
• CEO Forum set up Bylaw Steering Group
• Common problems
• Common processes
• Cross-boundary issues
• Dog Bylaws Working Group

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• The Process
• Dog Bylaws Working Group
• ARC chair seen as neutral
• Engaged experienced consultant
• Developed a template for common policy and
  bylaw
• Developed common promotional material

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• The Issues
• Definitions
• Legal opinions
• Maps or descriptions
• Public notification period
• Dont fix what aint broken
• Educate or punish

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Auckland Region
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• Did it work?
• Yes in bits
• Tended to unravel as a result of
• accommodating local conditions
• lack of commitment at middle management
  level
• reluctance to move from proven paths
• warranting ARC officers
• Overall outcome the various bylaws have a
  similar look

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Auckland Region
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• The Benefits
• Shared costs greater efficiency
• Shared legal opinions
• Shared expertise and experience
• The Group remains as an informal peer
  reference group

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Auckland Region
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Much a do about Dogs
Common Dog Control Policies and Bylaws across the
Auckland Region