Te Kōpuka. 5Administrative matters 1Terms and conditions of appointment of members of Te Kōpuka (1)Members of Te Kōpuka are appointed for a term of 3 years, unless a member resigns or is removed by an appointer during that term.10(2)Members may be reappointed or removed by, and at the sole discretion of, the relevant appointer. (3)If a vacancy arises in the membership of Te Kōpuka, the relevant appointer must, as soon as is reasonably practicable, fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term of office of the relevant member.15(4)A vacancy does not prevent Te Kōpuka from continuing to perform its func- tions. (5)To avoid doubt, the members of Te Kōpuka are not members of a local authori- ty by virtue of their appointment as members of Te Kōpuka. 2Participation in Te Kōpuka20(1)The members of Te Kōpuka must act in a manner that promotes the effective performance of the functions of Te Kōpuka (see section 30). (2)Te Kōpuka must convene plenary sessions on a regular basis for the purpose of— (a) reporting to—25 (i) groups and organisations (including iwi and hapū with interests in the Whanganui River) that are represented by the members ap- pointed under section 32(1); and (ii) relevant departments of State; and (iii) any other relevant agencies; and30 (b) offering an opportunity for the groups and organisations referred to inparagraph (a) to provide information to Te Kōpuka. (3)Te Kōpuka may invite other persons and organisations (including departments of State and other agencies) to participate in meetings and contribute to the work of Te Kōpuka.35
