Cr Janet Clews, QSO, JP New Lynn Ward 11a Oates Road Glen Eden Waitakere 0602 Telephone: (09) 818 7262 Facsimile: (09) 818 7262 janet.clews@waitakere.govt.nz
Marital Status Married	Occupation City Councillor

Community Involvement

• Long time supporter and patron of many organisations including, Waitakere Trusts Brass Band
• Glen Eden Athletic Club
• Glen Eden Tennis Club
• New Lynn Tennis Sports and Social Club
• Glen Eden Campfire Club (Scouts and Guides)

Committee Membership

• Chairman, LTCCP and Annual Plan Special Committee
• Deputy Chairman, Performance Review Committee
• Deputy Chairman, Finance and Operational Performance Committee
• Deputy Chairman Tenders Subcommittee
• Deputy Chairman Watercare Services Ltd
• Shareholders' Respresentative Group
• Member Cultural and Community Committee
• Policy and Strategy Committee
• Infrastructure and Works Committee
• Town Centres Subcommittee

Special Areas of Interest

• Financial efficiency
• Accountability to ratepayers and residents
• Working regionally and in strategic partnerships to obtain greater value from our limited resources
• Continuing to build on the foundations already laid to ensure that Waitakere remains a leader in New Zealand local government
• Encouraging a cooperative environment between elected members and staff  to better serve the community.
• Working to improve regional governance while making certain that Waitakere has a future.

Past Experience

• Former teacher
• Former Mayor of Glen Eden
• Foundation councillor of Waitakere City
• Former Trustee, Vice-President and President of Portage Licensing Trust
• Former Director of West Auckland Trust Services
• More than 40 years in public office