Rates Remission and Postponement Policies One-off costs to the ratepayer will relate to the initial postponement application fee, a contribution to the facilitation process, and any other incidental fees and charges relevant to the particular application. Other costs to the ratepayer (or their estate) will be the amount of the postponed rates and charges, interest on the accumulated postponement amount, an annual administration fee to cover external management and the scheme’s operating costs, and a reserve fund levy to meet unsecured postponements. All of the above fees and charges will be added to the postponed rates. Legal Fees – if an applicant wishes to consult a lawyer, the applicant will need to meet the costs of doing so. Application Postponed rates will be registered as a Statutory Land Charge on the rating unit’s title. Applications will be considered by delegated officers in accordance with the scheme’s criteria. Maori Freehold Land Remission and Postponement of Rates on Maori Freehold Land Objectives of the Policy Section 102(2)(e) of the Local Government Act 2002 requires Council to adopt a policy on the remission and postponement of rates on Maori freehold land; section 108 and Schedule 11 set out the matters to be considered. Conditions and Criteria Council has reviewed the matters set out in section 108 and Schedule 11 and has decided that the appropriate policy is to consider applications for remission or postponement of rates on Maori freehold land in terms of the policies adopted by Council regarding remissions and postponements of rates on other land. 2018-2028 Long Term Plan Page 326