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Ref
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Proposer
(Supporter)
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Title
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Specific wording of proposed Remit
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Recommendation / Comment
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1
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Auckland
Council (Zone One)
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Climate
change – local government representation
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That
LGNZ calls on the Government to include local government representation (as
determined by local government) at all levels of policy development,
technical risk and resilience assessment, and data acquisition on climate
change response policies – with an emphasis on climate adaptation:
policy; legal; planning; and financial compensation regimes
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SUPPORT.
No
additional comment.
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2
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Auckland
Council
(Metro Sector)
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Ban
on the sale of fireworks to the general public
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That
LGNZ works with central government to introduce legislation to ban the sale
of fireworks to the general public and end their private use.
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No
comment
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3
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Auckland
Council
(Metro Sector)
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Traffic
offences
– red light running
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That
LGNZ request the Government to bring into line camera and officer-detected
red light running offences with other traffic offences that incur demerit
points.
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No
comment
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4
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Auckland
Council
(Metro Sector)
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Prohibit
parking on grass berms
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To
seek an amendment to clause 6.2 of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004
to prohibit parking on urban berms.
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No
comment
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5
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Christchurch
City Council
(Metro Sector)
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Short-term
guest accommodation
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That
LGNZ advocates for enabling legislation that would allow councils to require
all guest accommodation providers to register with the council and that
provides an efficient approach to imposing punitive action on operators who
don’t comply.
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No
comment
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6
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Christchurch
City Council
(Metro Sector)
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Nitrate
in drinking water
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That
LGNZ recommend to the Government the funding of additional research into the
effects of nitrates in drinking water on human health, and/or partner with
international public health organisations to promote such research, in order
to determine whether the current drinking water standard for nitrate is still
appropriate for the protection of human health.
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SUPPORT
Although
directly relevant to city and district councils as water supply asset
managers, additional research on this issue will also help inform targeted
policy interventions in regional plans for protection of community drinking
water sources and definition of source protection zones (‘SPZs’).
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7
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Hamilton
City Council
(Metro Sector)
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Local
Government Official Information and Meetings Act (1987)
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1. That LGNZ initiates a review
of Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act (1987) (LGOIMA)
request management nationally with a view to establishing clear and
descriptive reporting for and by local authorities that will create a
sector-wide picture of:
· Trends in the volume
and nature of LGOIMA requests over time.
· Trends in users.
· The impacts of
technology in terms of accessing information sought and the amount of
information now held by local authorities (and able to be requested).
· The financial and
resource impacts on local authorities in managing the LGOIMA function.
2. That LGNZ use the data
obtained to:
· Identify opportunities
to streamline or simplify LGOIMA processes.
· Share best practice
between local authorities.
· Assess the value of
a common national local government framework of practice for LGOIMA requests.
· Identify
opportunities to advocate for legislation changes on behalf of the sector
(where these are indicated).
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SUPPORT
Particularly
to have access to the data collected in order to continue to optimise use of
best practice processes for recording, responding to and reporting LGOIMA
requests, including options for pro-active release of official information.
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8
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Hamilton
City Council
(Metro Sector)
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Weed
Control
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That
LGNZ encourages member councils to consider using environmentally friendly
weed control methods.
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SUPPORT
HBRC
typically does this already for pest control operations, managing regional
park and open space assets etc.
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9
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Napier
City Council
(Zone Three)
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Building
defects claims
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LGNZ
calls on central government to take action as recommended by the Law
Commission in its 2014 report on “Liability of Multiple
Defendants” to introduce a cap on the liability of councils in New
Zealand in relation to building defects claims whilst joint and several
liability applies.
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No
comment
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10
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Napier
City Council, Tauranga City Council and Wellington City Council
(Zone Three & Metro Sector)
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Social
Housing
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That
LGNZ, in conjunction with central government, urgently focus on the
development and implementation of a broader range of funding and financing
tools in respect of community/social housing provision, than those which
currently exist in the housing needs space. These should include funding to
support the operation, upgrade and growth of council housing portfolios and,
where a council chooses, access to Income Related Rents for eligible tenants.
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No
comment
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11
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New
Plymouth District Council
(Central Hawkes Bay DC, Otorohanga DC,
South Taranaki DC, Stratford DC, Thames-Coromandel DC, Waitomo DC, Wellington
CC, Whanganui DC)
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Procurement
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That
LGNZ investigate the ability of the sector to collaborate in procuring open-source
designs and plans for bulk infrastructure that are largely similar, with an
initial approach to look at water and wastewater treatment facilities
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No
comment
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12
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Palmerston
North City Council (Metro Sector)
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Single
use polystyrene
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That
LGNZ advocates to the Government to phase out single use polystyrene
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SUPPORT
in principle
– primarily raised as a waste reduction/landfill issue but indirectly
also an issue as a pollutant in waterways, estuaries and ocean
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13
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Rangitikei
District Council
(Zone Three)
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s181
Local Government Act 2002 – construction of works on private land
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That LGNZ pursue an
amendment to the Local Government Act 2002 to:
a. Re-number
sub-sections 181 (5) and (6) to sub-sections (6) and (7); &
b. Introduce a new sub-section (5) to
read: For all purposes the term “any work” in subsection 4 means
any works constructed before xx Month 20xx; and includes any works that were
wholly or partly in existence, or work on the construction of which
commenced, before xx Month 20xx.
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SUPPORT
in principle.
No additional comment.
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14
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Thames-Coromandel District Council
(Dunedin CC, Waikato DC, New Plymouth DC, Mackenzie DC, Hamilton CC)
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Campground
regulations
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That
LGNZ request the Government to amend the Camping - Ground Regulations to
allow councils to approve remote camp facilities on private property, subject
to any such conditions as deemed required by a council, including the
condition that any approved campground is x distance away from an existing
campground, unless the existing campground operator agrees to waive this
condition in writing.
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No
comment
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15
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Wellington
City Council
(Metro Sector)
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Living
Wage
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Wellington
City Council asks that LGNZ members consider engaging with the Living Wage
Aotearoa New Zealand Movement when developing policies on payment of the
Living Wage.
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SUPPORT in principle, provided that the
remit is clarified to relate only to those policies and decisions in relation
to the council as an employer.
HBRC already pays a living wage or better
to all its permanent employees. HBRC is currently considering whether
it should adopt a policy encouraging procurement of goods and services from
companies that pay a living wage to all their respective employees. The
proposed remit is would be appropriate in relation to HBRC as an employer,
but implementation of the remit could be problematic if it also extended to
HBRC’s polices about what companies, goods and services it may procure
for its day-to-day operations.
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16
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Wellington
City Council and Hastings District Council
(Metro Sector)
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Sale
and Supply of Alcohol Act
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LGNZ,
on behalf of its member councils ask for a review of the effectiveness of the
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 in reducing alcohol harm (e.g. price,
advertising, purchase age and availability) and fully involve local government
in that review.
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No
comment
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17
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Wellington
City Council
(Metro Sector)
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Greenhouse
Gases
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Wellington
City Council asks that LGNZ members collectively adopt the position that
government should revise the Resource Management Act 1991 to adequately
consider the impact of greenhouse gases when making decisions under that law
and to ensure that the Resource Management Act 1991 is consistent with the
Zero Carbon Bill.
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SUPPORT
Environment Minister Hon David Parker is on
record as saying “The Government intends to undertake a comprehensive
review of the resource management system (Stage 2), which is expected to
begin this year... Cabinet has already noted my intention to consider RMA
changes relating to climate change (both mitigation and adaptation) within
the scope of this review.” Through that process, local government
would have an opportunity to advocate for the inclusion of climate change
effects and consideration of GHGs in resource management decision-making.
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18
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Greater
Wellington Regional Council (Regional Sector)
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Climate
Change – funding policy framework
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That
LGNZ recommends to government that they establish an independent expert group
to develop a new funding policy framework for adapting to climate change
impacts as recommended by the Climate Change Adaptation Technical Working
Group (CCATWG). This new expert group would be supported by a secretariat and
stakeholder advisory group.
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SUPPORT
A recent report by LGNZ found an estimated
$14 billion of local government assets are at risk from climate change impacts.
It has called on central government to create a ‘National Climate
Change Adaptation Fund’. Funding issues are already at forefront
of considerations for the joint Clifton to Tangoio Coastal Hazards Management
Strategy, but climate change adaptation funding policy is not unique nor
confined to the issue of sea level rise alone.
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19
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Whakatāne
District Council
(Dunedin CC, Wairoa DC,
Hamilton CC, Kawerau DC,
Tauranga
CC)
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Road
Safety
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1. That LGNZ acknowledges that
the New Zealand Transport Agency's (NZTA's), Code of Practice for Temporary
Traffic Management (CoPTTM) is a comprehensive and robust document, and that
NZTA ensures the CoPTTM system is regularly reviewed, refined and updated.
However, in light of the recent road worker fatalities LGNZ requests NZTA, in
partnership with Road Controlling Authorities (RCAs);
a) Review
afresh its Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management (CoPTTM} to
satisfy themselves that; i. The document provides sufficient guidelines and
procedures to ensure approaching traffic are given every possible opportunity
to become aware of the worksite ahead and to respond appropriately and in a
timely manner.
b) Review
its CoPTTM Training System to ensure;
i. Trainers are
sufficiently qualified and adequately covering the training syllabus.
ii.
Site Traffic Management Supervisors (STMS's) and Traffic Controllers (TC's)
are only certified when they can demonstrate competence in the application of
CoPTTM.
iii. A robust
refresher programme is in place to ensure those in charge of Traffic
Management on worksites remain current in the required competencies.
c) Review
its Site Auditing requirements to ensure the traffic management at worksites
is independently audited at a sufficient frequency to ensure compliance, and
that a significantly robust system is put in place to enable enforcement of
compliance.
2. That LGNZ takes
steps to remind its members of their duties with respect to their role as
Road Controlling Authorities including;
a) Appointing
and sufficiently training and resourcing a Traffic Management Coordinator to
ensure their obligations under the Health and Safety Work Act 2015, with
respect to traffic management, are being met.
b) Adequately
resourcing and undertaking audits of road work sites to ensure compliance
with CoPTTM.
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SUPPORT
Hawke’s
Bay Regional Council is not a road controlling authority, so does not have
traffic management responsibilities for road works. However, we support any
necessary move to ensure that the CoPTTM is as robust as possible and fully
implemented by road controlling authorities, in the interests of worker
safety.
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20
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Whanganui
District Council (Zone Three)
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Mobility
scooter safety
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That
LGNZ requests that government investigate the introduction of strengthened
rules to govern the safe use of mobility scooters, particularly in relation
to speed limits and registration.
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SUPPORT
Hawke’s
Bay’s population is ageing at a faster rate than nationally
and use of mobility scooters will only increase. New Zealand has no
legal speed limit for mobility scooters, at odds with many other countries,
including Australia and the UK. Investigation of reform is warranted.
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21
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Whanganui
District Council (Zone Three)
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Museums
and galleries
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That
central government funding be made available on an annual basis for museums
and galleries operated by territorial authorities with nationally significant
collections.
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No
comment
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22
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Whanganui
District Council (Zone Three)
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Resource
Management Act
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That
the selection of all independent commissioners for Resource Management Act
hearings be centralised to improve independence and enhance the quality of
decisions.
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OPPOSE
-
Refer separate comments
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23
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Horowhenua
DC, Invercargill DC and Whanganui DC
(Provincial Sector)
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Mayor
decision to appoint Deputy Mayor
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That
LGNZ request the Government to amend S.41A of the LGA2002 to give Mayors the
same powers to appoint a deputy mayor as held by the Mayor of Auckland.
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No
comment
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24
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Whangarei
District Council
(Selwyn DC, Kawerau DC,
Dunedin CC, Rangitikei DC,
Far North DC)
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Beauty
Industry
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That
LGNZ calls on the Government to develop and implement national guidelines, policy
or regulations to achieve national consistency for the largely unregulated
‘health and beauty clinic’ industry.
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No
comment
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25
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-
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Remits
not going to AGM
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· Tax relief for
building owners for compulsory earthquake strengthening
· Infrastructure
Delivery Benchmarking Programme
· Government financial
support for local government on-line voting trial
· Introduction of
mandatory product stewardship programme for E-waste
· Tourism Industry
Aotearoa funding model to support regional tourism growth
LGNZ’s Remit Screening Committee has
referred these remits directly to the National Council of LGNZ for action,
rather than for consideration at the 2019 LGNZ Annual General Meeting. The
Remit Screening Committee’s role is to ensure that remits referred to the
AGM are relevant, significant in nature and require agreement from the
membership. In general, proposed remits that are already LGNZ policy, are
already on the LGNZ work programme or technical in nature will be referred
directly to the National Council for their action.
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No
comment
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