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Civil Defence
Be Prepared
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Civil Defence in Southland
The Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 requires the Southland District Council to have a Civil Defence organisation.
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Regional CD organisation step closer
Southland's four councils are one step closer to one shared Civil Defence organisation for the region after agreement this week by Southland's political leaders, Invercargill Mayor and Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Chairman Tim Shadbolt said today. In a joint statement, the political leaders of the region's four councils explained the merits of the proposal. Mr Shadbolt said one shared Civil Defence organisation would lead to greater efficiencies, better use of resources and more services than are currently provided by the four councils acting individually.
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Dealing with Emergencies
Usually, in the event of an emergency, the Police, Fire and Ambulance services may work together to bring the situation under control. The Police have overall control of an emergency area.
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Bruce Halligan new Group Manager
Southland District Council's resource management manager Bruce Halligan has been appointed Council's new Group Manager Environment and Community. Mr Halligan will start the new role on 1 February 2010. The role encompasses the regulatory services group manager position, which Lindsay McKenzie has held until his retirement this week, chief executive David Adamson said. Mr Halligan will also be in charge of the libraries and area offices, and rural fire and civil defence.
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The Need to be Prepared
Disasters are unpredictable and can destroy everything within moments, as the devastating bushfires in Victoria have shown us so vividly.
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Get Ready - Get Thru
What You Can Do
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Linked Organisations
Council works together with other local authorities and agencies for various purposes. The following are links to other southern councils and various organisations Southland District Council has involvement in:
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Meetings
Council and committee meetings are scheduled for two days a month. Committee day is usually every second Wednesday of the month and Council day is usually every fourth Wednesday of the month.
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Christmas Cheer
I always look forward to Christmas - I have never lost the thrill of it all since childhood. It's a magic time if we all make the efforts to spend time with family and friends. I know that's not always possible for those living in a tourist town, but even a friendly smile and happy Christmas can work miracles.
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