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Local boards across Auckland have officially begun their new term, after completing inaugurations and electing chairpersons and deputy chairs for the next three years.
Local board members make decisions about local board services and facilities, such as parks, libraries and events, and provide leadership to help build stronger local communities across the 21 local board areas.
Their role differs to ward councillors who sit on the council's Governing Body and represent each of 13 ward areas when making decisions for the Auckland region.
This week, 16 out of the 21 local boards so far have held inaugurations, swearing in elected members for the new term.
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