Mayor of Masterton
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.
Build better relationships between council and community through greater transparency.
Recognise that Masterton is a town of huge cultural diversity and ensure all cultures are heard in the decision-making process.
Build a solid working relationship between councillors and staff.
Mayor available for all public functions I'd also encourage regular public meetings in the old town hall
Encourage Māori representation at all levels of the community
Make sure council staff numbers and wage rates are worked out favourably with efficiency from all quarters
Be available for all public functions. I'd also encourage regular public meetings in the old town hall.
Encourage Māori representation at all levels of the community.
Make sure council staff numbers and wage rates are worked out favourably with efficiency from all quarters.
Develop a memorandum of partnership between iwi and council.
Develop public forum to discuss local government reforms and their impact on the district. Come up with ideas and options.
Develop a relationship with ethnic communities and how the district can support them.
Chuck out the old rules for community engagement and use the climate change plan advisory group model to develop better models of engagement.
We have reduced the size of the council and amalgamation is the next step but local government reforms add uncertainty.
Build better relationships between council and community through greater transparency.
Recognise that Masterton is a town of huge cultural diversity and ensure all cultures are heard in the decision-making process.
Build a solid working relationship between councillors and staff.
Mayor available for all public functions I'd also encourage regular public meetings in the old town hall
Encourage Māori representation at all levels of the community
Make sure council staff numbers and wage rates are worked out favourably with efficiency from all quarters
Be available for all public functions. I'd also encourage regular public meetings in the old town hall.
Encourage Māori representation at all levels of the community.
Make sure council staff numbers and wage rates are worked out favourably with efficiency from all quarters.
Develop a memorandum of partnership between iwi and council.
Develop public forum to discuss local government reforms and their impact on the district. Come up with ideas and options.
Develop a relationship with ethnic communities and how the district can support them.
Chuck out the old rules for community engagement and use the climate change plan advisory group model to develop better models of engagement.
We have reduced the size of the council and amalgamation is the next step but local government reforms add uncertainty.
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