I have now been in the role as Chair of the GETBA committee for a year, having been a committee member for the previous five years. The main aim of the committee is to provide guidance to the GETBA team to enable our 2000+ members to realise value from the range of services which GETBA provides.
This range of services has grown steadily over the past three years since the establishment of the Business Improvement District partnership programme, with the introduction in the last year of new initiatives including Property Owners Forums, pilot ANPR camera project, work towards a much improved website, as well as close liaison with Auckland Council on many issues impacting on business, including wastetwater charges, transport, rating and planning.
During a recent survey of our members as part of the development of the 2013-2016 GETBA Strategic Plan, the most common request was the need to be kept up to date with the myriad of Council policies and changes as well as future planning that will affect their business. This is no easy task, and yes, it is a pivotal role of GETBA. Via our new-look website, newsletters, breakfasts and seminars, GETBA is providing this critical communication link to our members, with the website becoming the key initial point of contact.
We have the Annual General Meeting coming up on 3 October. I encourage members to attend as in addition to the usual agenda items the Committee is proposing three Special Resolutions to adopt amendments to the Association’s Constitution. Click here for more information and to RSVP.
Richard Poole