Mayor of Southland
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.
Commit to better and more efficient public engagement.
Continue to provide support and monitor the wants and needs of communities through the long term plan process.
Continue the well established and respected 25 year partnership with our four Rūnanga and Ngāi Tahu.
Support work to strengthen powers and autonomy of community boards to affect change in their communities.
Encourage equality across all aspects of our community. If a group is under-represented, encourage participation through democracy.
Support a reduction in the number of councils across Southland. There are currently too many councils for the size of the population.
Empower community boards by looking at their delegations, roles and responsibilities so they can be more effective in getting things done.
Ensure that the culture of council is community-centric, solutions focused and not a handbrake on action and results.
Improve the communication channels between council and its communities to establish trust with an open and honest relationship.
Promote a proactive, adaptive and inclusive culture at the council table that filters through all aspects of council operation.
Empower community boards to play a greater, more effective role in shaping their own futures.
Work towards achieving more transparent governance, initially by reducing the number of closed workshops and cutting out jargon.
Commit to better and more efficient public engagement.
Continue to provide support and monitor the wants and needs of communities through the long term plan process.
Continue the well established and respected 25 year partnership with our four Rūnanga and Ngāi Tahu.
Support work to strengthen powers and autonomy of community boards to affect change in their communities.
Encourage equality across all aspects of our community. If a group is under-represented, encourage participation through democracy.
Support a reduction in the number of councils across Southland. There are currently too many councils for the size of the population.
Empower community boards by looking at their delegations, roles and responsibilities so they can be more effective in getting things done.
Ensure that the culture of council is community-centric, solutions focused and not a handbrake on action and results.
Improve the communication channels between council and its communities to establish trust with an open and honest relationship.
Promote a proactive, adaptive and inclusive culture at the council table that filters through all aspects of council operation.
Empower community boards to play a greater, more effective role in shaping their own futures.
Work towards achieving more transparent governance, initially by reducing the number of closed workshops and cutting out jargon.
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