Maori Governance: Law Commission Proposals
The Law Commission has issued a draft report proposing a voluntary standard umbrella governance structure for tribes and other Maori groups wanting to develop representative bodies to manage communally-owned assets and give effect to communal rights and responsibilities on behalf of group members.
The report, "Waka Umanga: A Proposed Law For Maori Governance Entities" (which is not available online), proposes various core requirements regarding democratic representation, stewardship, information disclosure, accountability, and dispute resolution procedures. Maori groups will, however, largely be free to design corporate structures that suit their own particular circumstances and traditions.
The Commission hopes to receive comments by mid-February. It will then update its proposals before sending them to the government. Hard copies can be ordered via com@lawcom.govt.nz. For more information contact: Helen Aikman, tel (04) 473 3453 or HAikman@lawcom.govt.nz |
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