New Zealand Fire Service Commission
| Agency overview | |
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| Type | Crown agent |
| Jurisdiction | New Zealand |
| Headquarters |
Level 12, 80 The Terrace Wellington 6011 |
| Minister responsible |
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The New Zealand Fire Service Commission is the overseeing authority controlling the New Zealand Fire Service and the New Zealand National Rural Fire Authority. A Crown entity reporting to the Minister of Internal Affairs, the Commission was established by the New Zealand Fire Service Act 1975.[1]
The Commission is composed of five members appointed by the Governor-General. By law, at least one member must be experienced in fire engineering or a senior operational firefighting.[2]
As of 2016, the current members of the Commission are:[3]
- Hon Paul Swain QSO (Chairperson)
- Dr Nicola Crauford (Deputy Chair)
- Te Arohanui Cook
- Angela Hauk-Willis
- Peter Drummond MNZM
References
- ↑ Fire Service Act 1975, Act No. 42 of 19 September 1975 (in English). Retrieved on 30 July 2013.
- ↑ Article 6, Fire Service Act 1975, Act No. 42 of 19 September 1975 (in English). Retrieved on 30 July 2013.
- ↑ "The Board". fire.org.nz. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
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