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Honorary Ambassadors Selection Criteria

Reference:  P00-012           
Status: Approved by the Council on 3 April 2000

That as a matter of policy the New Plymouth District Council adopt the following Honorary Ambassadors Selection Criteria:

a) Recipients of an Honorary Ambassadorship shall meet the following criteria:

1. Be New Zealand citizens;
2. Reside in, or have a close relationship with, the New Plymouth district; and
3. Have been chosen through a recognised national selection process to represent New Zealand at an international event in a cultural/artistic/sporting or academic field; or
4. Have been chosen through a recognised national selection process to represent New Zealand at an international conference or gathering where the New Plymouth District may be promoted; or
5. Be involved in an international activity or event, which is likely to enhance and promote the reputation of the New Plymouth District.

b) Granting of Honorary Ambassadorships shall recognise:

1. Involvement in a specific event or occasion which shall be defined in the citation; or
2. Past or future contributions to the enhancement and promotion of the New Plymouth District.

c) Honorary Ambassadorships shall be granted for;

1. The term of a specific event or occasion; or
2. A specified period of years; or
3. Life;

whichever is more appropriate.

d) Honorary Ambassadors shall be expected to:

1. Achieve their best;
2. Be good ambassadors of the New Plymouth District and be prepared to take opportunities to promote the district in a positive way; and
3. Report back to the Council.

e) The Honorary Ambassadors Scheme shall be promoted by utilising Council publications, community boards and clubs and organisations to encourage nominations from the community.

Reviewed three yearly (next review 2013).