为了减少顾问的依赖, WCRC 辩护增加 15% 的员工, WCRC defends 15% staff increase to reduce consultant reliance, amid concerns over costs.

西岸地区理事会(WCRC)为工作人员数量增加15%(目前为92名专职同等人员)辩护,解释说它旨在减少对顾问的依赖。 The West Coast Regional Council (WCRC) defended its 15% increase in staff numbers, now at 92 full-time equivalents, explaining it aims to reduce reliance on consultants. 副主席Peter Ewen和首席执行官Darryl Lew指出,增加工作人员是为了更高效地实现计划成果。 Deputy chair Peter Ewen and chief executive Darryl Lew noted the staff increase is meant to achieve planned outcomes more efficiently. 然而,Alan Birchfield议员批评了这一扩大,认为对付息人来说可能代价高昂。 Councillor Allan Birchfield, however, criticized the expansion, arguing it could be costly for ratepayers.