Greater Wellington Regional 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.
Protect and pay bus drivers ethically. Cancelled and reduced service? Primarily they are the reasons.
Publicise the regional council's role. Many are oblivious as to how much effect regional councils have on their lives and worry instead about mayors.
Provide more relaxed time frames for interactive meetings so as to allow greater dialogue in a less formal manner.
Listen to everyone. Provide equitable opportunities for people to share their views and insights encouraging participation in local democracy.
Lead by example. It is hard to take those in ivory towers seriously, but those who lead by example add much validation to their own message.
Provide good governance. Ensure governance best practice is followed, that management are held to account, and the organisation is well run.
Explore greater opportunities for mana whenua to have decision-making ability in Greater Wellington Regional Council governance/policy/operations.
Support Election Commission taking over the management of local government elections.
Protect and pay bus drivers ethically. Cancelled and reduced service? Primarily they are the reasons.
Publicise the regional council's role. Many are oblivious as to how much effect regional councils have on their lives and worry instead about mayors.
Provide more relaxed time frames for interactive meetings so as to allow greater dialogue in a less formal manner.
Listen to everyone. Provide equitable opportunities for people to share their views and insights encouraging participation in local democracy.
Lead by example. It is hard to take those in ivory towers seriously, but those who lead by example add much validation to their own message.
Provide good governance. Ensure governance best practice is followed, that management are held to account, and the organisation is well run.
Explore greater opportunities for mana whenua to have decision-making ability in Greater Wellington Regional Council governance/policy/operations.
Support Election Commission taking over the management of local government elections.
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