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 David Love (Deputy Chair) | Cr Stuart Crosby |
| Kawerau District Council | Mayor Malcolm Campbell | Deputy Mayor Faylene Tunui |
| Ōpōtiki District Council | Mayor Lyn Riesterer | Deputy Mayor Shona Browne |
| Rotorua Lakes Council | Mayor Steve Chadwick | Deputy Mayor David Donaldson |
| Tauranga City Council | Mayor Tenby Powell (Chair) | Deputy Mayor Tina Salisbury |
| Western Bay of Plenty District Council | Mayor Garry Webber | Deputy Mayor John Scrimgeour |
| Whakatāne District Council | Mayor Judy Turner | Deputy Mayor Andrew Iles |