The Civil Defence Emergency Management Group is a joint committee that is required under the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002. It is governed by the Group's constitution which specifies its functions and powers, and reports directly to the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.
Committee membership
| Organisation | Representative(s) | Alternate |
|---|---|---|
| Bay of Plenty Regional Council | Cr Malcolm Campbell | Cr Ron Scott |
| Kawerau District Council | Mayor Faylene Tunui (Chair) | Deputy Mayor Aaron Rangihika |
| Ōpōtiki District Council | Mayor David Moore | Councillor Tom Brooks |
| Rotorua Lakes Council | Mayor Tania Tapsell | Deputy Mayor Sandra Kai Fong |
| Tauranga City Council | Commission Chair Anne Tolley | Commissioner Bill Wasley |
| Western Bay of Plenty District Council | Mayor James Denyer (Deputy Chair) | |
| Whakatāne District Council | Mayor Victor Luca | Deputy Mayor Lesley Immink |