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		RMLA Awards RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LAW ASSOCIATION AWARDS - 2009 - CALL FOR NOMINATIONS The Resource Management Law Association makes annual awards in the field of resource management. The focus of the awards is to: (a) Award excellence in statutory resource management documents including policy statements, Plan changes, plans, Iwi Management Plans or other significant documentary contributions, such as books and journals; prepared to further the development of best practice; (b) Recognise outstanding contributions to the resource management field by individuals; and/or (c) Award private or public projects that have made a significant contribution to the development of best practice and implementation of Part II of the RMA’s purpose and principles. See below for the criteria for each type of award. The winner (if any) of each Award will be announced at the annual RMLA Conference dinner. There is no formal nomination process. Simply send a copy of the nominated document with a covering note to: Karol Helmink Resource Management Law Association of New Zealand Inc. C/- 4 Shaw Way Hillsborough AUCKLAND 1041 The Closing Date for the Awards is Friday, 7 August 2009. Awards Criteria : (A) Documentation Guideline This RMA award documentation is made annually at the discretion of the National Committee. Criteria The overall criteria shall be that the document has made a significant contribution to the advancement of the best practice in resource management. 1. If a Regional or District Plan is submitted for evaluation for this award, the following will be taken into account: a. Has the plan covered all the requirements of the Act for its class of document? b. Is there a section 32 analysis through that justifies the Plan Document? c. Does the plan have a logical flow through issues, objectives, policies, methods and reasons, to rules? d. Have the issues, objectives, policies been stated appropriately? e. Is there consistency with other RMA documents? f. Does the plan demonstrate fairness and clarity with activity status (i.e effects - based permitted activities have no reserved discretion; controlled activities have standards and terms, elements of control identified)? g. Has the plan applied best current knowledge or practice, or does it have any innovative techniques of merit? h. Is it well presented and written in a manner that demonstrates excellence? 2. If any other form of statutory document is submitted for an award, the following criteria will be taken into account: a. Does it comply with the relevant statutory requirements? b. Does it promote, is it consistent with the purpose and principles of the RMA and/or relevant Act it has been prepared under? c. Is it clearly written and well presented? 3. Any other form of media publication, or journal contribution submitted for this award will have the following matters taken into account: a. The extent of its contribution and or influence on the practise and implementation of environmental and/or resource management practise or law b. The quality and presentation of the work or publication c. Does the Document apply best current knowledge or practice, or does it have any innovative techniques of merit?

		Awards Criteria: (B) Outstanding Person Guideline The RMLA award is made for outstanding contributions by an individual and is made annually at the discretion of the National Committee. Criteria It is desirable that the person should be nationally recognised for their activities and contribution. The award is not for long service but is for a contribution that results in further development and understanding of best practice in resource management. The contribution could be made to a person within any one or more of the relevant sectors, including government, the judiciary, industry, academia, private practice or the general public. Awards Criteria : (C) Projects Guideline This award of the Association is to be made for significant projects and is made annually at the discretion of the National Committee. Criteria The overall criteria for all projects shall be that the project has made a significant contribution to the advancement of resource management best practice. In relation to projects the following criteria are relevant: 1. Has the project complied with all relevant statutory provisions? 2. Has the project demonstrated excellent consultation practice with the community? 3. Is the supporting documentation clearly written and well presented? 4. Does the project apply best current knowledge or practice? 5. Does the project demonstrate any innovative techniques and methods of merit, for example alliance partnerships, sustainable procurement, life cycle costing, environmental accounting and reporting? 6. Does the project demonstrate how decisions (with respect to planning, concept design, detailed design, construction and operations) have been to take full account of engineering, environmental, social, cultural and cost perspectives? 7. Has the project made a significant, positive contribution to the community?