Kimpton\u2019s announcement comes as Auckland Council and the Government reform the transport body, bringing its planning and road-controlling functions inside the council. AT will remain as a public transport agency.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe reform of transport in Auckland, expected to receive Royal assent next month, will see the organisation shifting to focus solely on public transport,\u201d said Leggat.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe board agrees this is the appropriate time for alternative interim leadership arrangements, more aligned to upcoming change.\u201d <\/p>\n
The AT board will consider these arrangements with Auckland Council ahead of Kimpton\u2019s departure, as the organisation moves towards legislative changes and reform.<\/p>\n
Auckland Council chief executive Phil Wilson acknowledged Kimpton\u2019s contribution to AT and the wider Auckland Council wh\u0101nau.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have known and worked with Dean for many years, both in his role at Auckland Transport and prior to that when he was chief operating officer at council, and appreciate his commitment to delivering for Aucklanders in all his work. There have been measurable improvements at AT during his tenure,\u201d Wilson said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe wish Dean the very best and thank him for his work and leadership, and in particular in working closely with us to set transport arrangements up for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n
More to come<\/p>\n