Southland 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.
Find new ways to engage with our community, ie events at parks and reserves.
Build on our relationship with iwi, listen, learn and work together.
Continue to ensure we are a welcoming community to all.
Commit to better and more efficient public engagement.
Review the current transparency of Council decision making processes and identify where change can be make the process more visible.
Identify and minimise the negative impact on the functions of council should the proposed changes with Three Waters come to fruition.
Increase the effectiveness of our consultative processes, so the voice of the ratepayer is heard – learning from the Three Waters experience.
Implement effective communication policies to ensure the council fully liaises with our local communities.
Advocating for community-led approaches where local solutions and localism is at the front of decision-making.
Transform the culture of Southland District Council top down by implementing policies to ensure a Southland first, and four wellbeings approach.
Find new ways to engage with our community, ie events at parks and reserves.
Build on our relationship with iwi, listen, learn and work together.
Continue to ensure we are a welcoming community to all.
Commit to better and more efficient public engagement.
Review the current transparency of Council decision making processes and identify where change can be make the process more visible.
Identify and minimise the negative impact on the functions of council should the proposed changes with Three Waters come to fruition.
Increase the effectiveness of our consultative processes, so the voice of the ratepayer is heard – learning from the Three Waters experience.
Implement effective communication policies to ensure the council fully liaises with our local communities.
Advocating for community-led approaches where local solutions and localism is at the front of decision-making.
Transform the culture of Southland District Council top down by implementing policies to ensure a Southland first, and four wellbeings approach.
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