New Plymouth District 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.
Review remuneration policy so the council is competitive with the private sector
Continue the work the council has made a priority over the past term in improving community engagement.
Increase the workforce pool by growing the project pipeline project.
Support Māori ward - Māori are under represented in our local system of government and better representation can only be good for everyone.
Review council structures and operations - council does a good job in general - but it is bureaucratic and sometimes slow/unresponsive.
Develop a plan to include more young people in council operations - starting with a new youth council.
Stop and reverse the present slide of decision-making to central government and return it as much as possible to local communities.
Engage with their participation local boards and communities in budget setting.
Achieve cost effective ways of supporting the number and work of councillors.
Review remuneration policy so the council is competitive with the private sector
Continue the work the council has made a priority over the past term in improving community engagement.
Increase the workforce pool by growing the project pipeline project.
Support Māori ward - Māori are under represented in our local system of government and better representation can only be good for everyone.
Review council structures and operations - council does a good job in general - but it is bureaucratic and sometimes slow/unresponsive.
Develop a plan to include more young people in council operations - starting with a new youth council.
Stop and reverse the present slide of decision-making to central government and return it as much as possible to local communities.
Engage with their participation local boards and communities in budget setting.
Achieve cost effective ways of supporting the number and work of councillors.
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