OIAD-3470
2 November 2023
John Luke
[FYI request #24332 email]
Tēnā koe John
Thank you for your request of 4 October 2023 to the Department of Conservation, in which
you asked for:
I would like to request a list of vacancy (ministerial appointment only, e.g. board
member, Lay member, Trustee etc) that the nomination period has been closed but
stil under consideration by the DOC or relevant Minister.
In your list, can you please included the date that vacancy been advertised, what
method you have used to publicly advertise the position, how many application you
have received and when the vacancy been closed as well.
Also, I would like to know if you have any future opening in 2024. e.g. the position
that wil call for nomination in the year of 2024.
We are considering your request under the Of icial Information Act 1982 (OIA).
This letter is to advise you that we are extending the 20-working day period to respond to
your request, as allowed under section 15A(1)(a) of the OIA.
We require an additional 15 working days to respond to your request, and wil send you a
response, no later than 23 November 2023, earlier if possible.
The extension of time is necessary as your request necessitates a search through a large
quantity of information and meeting the original time limit would unreasonably interfere with
the operations of the Department.
You have the right, under section 28(3) of the OIA, to make a complaint to an Ombudsman
about the extension.
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If you wish to discuss this letter, please contact
[email address].
Nāku noa, nā
Lucy Alcock
Director, Governance and Government Services
Department of Conservation
Te Papa Atawhai
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