Christchurch City Council
Local democracy
Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.
Local democracy
Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.
We need to look after council staff and make their jobs easier. They need to be enabled and encouraged to reduce red tape.
Push for future elections in Christchurch to adopt single transferable vote (STV) rather than continuing to use first past the post.
Look at flattening the huge gap between those doing the work at the coal face and those in middle management.
Support the ongoing work around making all meetings, both council and community board, available through digital technologies.
Work with all agencies to make sure that ethnic communities will get their fair share of employment opportunities in all levels of work.
Work with city council to make sure that Māori and ethnic communities have equal representation in all committees like others.
Make sure that any major decision taken by council has proper input and consultation from the community organisations.
We need to look after council staff and make their jobs easier. They need to be enabled and encouraged to reduce red tape.
Push for future elections in Christchurch to adopt single transferable vote (STV) rather than continuing to use first past the post.
Look at flattening the huge gap between those doing the work at the coal face and those in middle management.
Support the ongoing work around making all meetings, both council and community board, available through digital technologies.
Work with all agencies to make sure that ethnic communities will get their fair share of employment opportunities in all levels of work.
Work with city council to make sure that Māori and ethnic communities have equal representation in all committees like others.
Make sure that any major decision taken by council has proper input and consultation from the community organisations.
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