Summary of the steering group meeting on 1 February 2023
Dream South D steering group meeting on 1 February 2023, 12-1.30pm, 278A King Edward St
Karakia to open
Present: Denise Ives, Warren Edlin, Sarah Jones, Kathryn Harkin, Bridget Schaumann, Alec Clark (SDCN), Hurihia Luafitu (DIA)
Apologies: Bob Bryant (Ōtākou Marae), Juliet Manning, Sally Dicey (Ahikā), Karley Parker
One-word check in: A highlight from the holidays
We listed the work we’ve done since the last meeting and prioritised one topic for in-depth discussion, which was the meeting in December with Eleanor, Alec, Sarah and Bridget about communication channels between DSD and SDCN.
We discussed the liaison role with the Network (Alec left the room for this part). We are happy to follow what makes sense for Alec and thanked him for taking on the role. For the sake of clarity, the minutes will list the items that Alec takes back to the rōpū for discussion.
Motion passed: That the steering group approves Alec attending as a representative of the SDCN rōpū (with speaking rights but not voting rights) with a review in six months.
The Network has kindly offered for a steering group member to sit on the rōpū but we decided we are happy with Alec in the liaison role, keeping lines of communication simple and clear.
Action: Sarah to compile actions and motions from DSD meetings into a single document for sharing with the rōpū.
Action: The steering group needs to determine, at a future meeting, what it needs in terms of accommodation.
Items for Alec to take to the SDCN:
We are delighted that Alec will attend the steering group as a SDCN representative.
We thank the rōpū for the kind offer of having someone join the rōpū but we are very happy with Alec in the liaison role, keeping communication lines simple and clear.
We’ve created a document with meeting motions and actions.
One (maybe two) employees will begin in April - please let us know if the Network would like to accommodate them and where you are suggesting they would be.
Thinking ahead to new premises - our preference is for DSD and staff to share premises with the Network if feasible. A steering group rep would like to be involved in property discussions.
Who does Kathryn talk with about developing an employment contract?
Motion passed: That the payments from the last meeting to 1 February are approved.