Legal and Property Management Department

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TypeAgencyDate Range1985-12 March 1993DescriptionThe Legal and Property Management Department was established in 1985 as an amalgamation of the City Solicitor’s and the City Valuer’s Departments. It was under the control of the City Solicitor, Peter A Rama (City Solicitor since 1979). Continuing the functions of its predecessor agencies, the Legal and Property Department dealt with all the legal work for the Council and carried out all the valuation work and property administration in which the Council was involved. In addition to its legal and property functions the department also oversaw the Economic and Business Development Unit (EBDU), an agency responsible for promoting employment, business growth and economic development in Wellington City (in 1992 the EBDU merged with City Promotions and Marketing to form the Capital Development Agency). With the impending departure of the City Solicitor, Chris Mitchell, and another solicitor in 1992 a review of the provision of legal services was carried out. As a result, the Department was dis-established on 12 March 1993 and all legal services were contracted out. All legal files were transferred to Wellington City Council's Central Records and the property management function was taken over by the Finance Division.

Series

WCC, City Solicitor's Department files

WCC, Legal and Property files

Agency or Organisation

City Solicitor's Department

Role

City Solicitor

Controlling Agency or Organisation

Controlling Agency or OrganisationWellington City CouncilControlling Agency or Organisation Date Range1870-

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Predecessor Agency or OrganisationCity Solicitor's Department

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Related RoleCity Solicitor

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