Areas of Responsibility
The Committee is responsible for:
• Considering proposals for reserve development
• Promotion and marketing of Saxton Field as a regional venue
• Capital development of Saxton Field
• Developing a naming and signage policy and considering requests under this policy
• Considering applications for leases and licenses
• Activities, developments and management actions provided for in the adopted Saxton Field Reserve Management Plan and associated policies
• Developing a work programme including any community consultation required.

Powers to decide
• Matters relating to items provided for in the approved operations, capital expenditure and maintenance budgets for Saxton Field
• Matters relating to marketing of Saxton Field, within approved budgets and policies
• Approval of applications for concessions

Powers to recommend
The Committee has powers to recommend to the Nelson City Council, and the Tasman District Council:
• Future capital works programmes
• Financial contributions for the operations, maintenance and capital development of the reserve
• Reserve policies for approval including the Saxton Field Reserve Management Plan and any Development Plan
• Leases, licenses and easements (to the relevant Council)
• Any other matters within the areas of responsibility noted above
All recommendations will carry the rider that it shall be subject to adoption by the other Council, unless for a matter specific to one Council.

Role of the Committee
• To act as a governance group for matters relating to Saxton Field
• To request, receive and consider any information relevant to the areas of responsibility
• To be an interface between community groups and the two councils
• To report to Nelson City Council, and Tasman District Council when required