Analysis of Post Settlement Governance Entity (PSGE) Models and Electoral Systems
Explore the concept of PSGE, including its role in managing settlement assets and representing claimant communities. Learn about different electoral models for selecting PSGE representatives and the Crown requirements for accountability. Discover advantages and disadvantages for Ngātiwai as a starting point for discussion.
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A PSGE for Ngtiwai Analysis of representative models
What is a PSGE? How will representatives be elected to the PSGE? Options for electing trustees (what have other iwi done?) Advantages and disadvantages for Ng tiwai A starting point for discussion
What is a PSGE? Post Settlement Governance Entity Holds and manages settlement assets on behalf of the beneficiaries of the settlement Meets Crown requirements & reflects needs of claimant community What does a PSGE do? Represents the claimant community Operates as a commercial business Delivers services and other benefits to iwi members Works closely with central and local government
PSGE Private Trust Charitable Arm (Incorporated Charitable Trust) Commercial Arm (Company) http://watermarked.cutcaster.com/cutcaster-photo-100534575-Business-team-chart-company-growth.jpg http://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/adls-media/2904051/charity.jpg
Crown requirements The PSGE must: Adequately represent all members of the claimant group Have transparent decision-making and dispute resolution purposes Be fully accountable to the whole claimant group The beneficiaries of the settlement and the beneficiaries of the PSGE must be identical
5 electoral models 1. Vote via your Marae 2. Vote via your Hap 3. Vote as an individual 4. Vote in a takiw 5. Combination more than one vote with lots of variations
Members vote for a representative through their marae Each marae appoints a representative on the PSGE PSGE represents all members
Members vote for a representative through their hap Each hap appoints a representative on the PSGE PSGE represents all members
Members vote individually for their preferred candidate Variation:candidates endorsed by marae or hap The highest polling candidates are appointed to the PSGE PSGE represents all members
Members vote for a candidate in their takiw http://static.bookabach.co.nz/images/maps/nz/north-island.png http://www.defence.govt.nz/images/white-paper-2010-map.jpg The highest polling candidates from each electorate are appointed to the PSGE PSGE represents all members
Members vote through (a) their marae and (b) their hap Each marae and hap appoints a representative on the PSGE PSGE represents all members
4 issues for Ngtiwai to consider 1) Submissions on DoM stronger voice for hap (or marae) consistency with Ng tiwai tikanga accountability / transparency 2) Ng tiwaihap with separate settlements 3) Relationship of PSGE to NTB & MIO 4) Efficiency / cost of governance
Advantages and Disadvantages Marae Familiarity Info on affiliation Represents all Ng tiwai Can replace NTB Can act as MIO Hap Individual Advantages Fresh approach Fresh approach Simple Skilled candidates Able to be tailored Covers all Ng tiwai Can replace NTB Can act as MIO Disproportionate representation? Disadvantages Perceived as continuation of status quo Large PSGE (14) Need info on affiliation Need to consider hap with separate settlements Possibly cannot replace NTB / MIO Large PSGE (13-15)
