James Baty

James Baty is the Director of Internal Partnerships and Protection at the Gisborne Council, known for his emphasis on public safety and regulatory compliance in mobile trading. He has been actively involved in the development and consultation of the new Mobile Traders Bylaw, where he highlighted the importance of police checks in ensuring the integrity and safety of food trading practices within the community. His role includes addressing issues related to public health and safety, drawing from examples of successful prosecutions in the food safety sector to strengthen regulations and protect the community from fraudulent activities.