The cost for each delegate to attend would be $1410, not including airfares and accommodation.
Meeting chairwoman Merepeka Raukawa-Tait said the conference was well worth attending and a board member would be very welcome.
The board member would be able to take part in all aspects of the conference, apart from voting during the annual general meeting.
"There is a lot to be learned at these conferences," she said.
Councillor Rob Kent brought up the issue of cost to the ratepayer for sending the delegation.
Te Arawa Board member Ana Morrison said the board would be happy to cover costs for a member of its choice to attend.
The council also decided to make an official bid to host the conference in either 2017 or 2019.
Rotorua hosted the conference in 2015 with the location swapping between the North and South islands each year.
The next North Island conference is scheduled for 2017.