Tasman 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.
Resist central government dominance of local government.
Engage widely with all community groups.
Constrain and reduce where possible the bureaucratic size of council.
Recognise the value in the youth voice and ensure that youth council members are properly supported and valued.
Look to leverage efficiencies from working more collaboratively with Nelson City Council and reduce duplication.
Meet our obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi.
Evaluate ways to improve public engagement.
Evaluate the success of council as an employer.
Ensure all of my community are included in all decisions effecting today's and tomorrow's way of life.
Maintain best practices when communicating with staff and ratepayers.
Promote effective leadership when dealing with local government reforms or internal reorganisation.
Stop Māori wards or unelected co-governance. I believe this is the wrong path for a unified democracy.
Public engagement with councils is poor, Māori and ethnic communities that are underrepresented need alternative ways to be heard.
Stop loss of local control and governance, prepare to oppose "Future for Local Government" reforms that erode local self-determination.
Resist central government dominance of local government.
Engage widely with all community groups.
Constrain and reduce where possible the bureaucratic size of council.
Recognise the value in the youth voice and ensure that youth council members are properly supported and valued.
Look to leverage efficiencies from working more collaboratively with Nelson City Council and reduce duplication.
Meet our obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi.
Evaluate ways to improve public engagement.
Evaluate the success of council as an employer.
Ensure all of my community are included in all decisions effecting today's and tomorrow's way of life.
Maintain best practices when communicating with staff and ratepayers.
Promote effective leadership when dealing with local government reforms or internal reorganisation.
Stop Māori wards or unelected co-governance. I believe this is the wrong path for a unified democracy.
Public engagement with councils is poor, Māori and ethnic communities that are underrepresented need alternative ways to be heard.
Stop loss of local control and governance, prepare to oppose "Future for Local Government" reforms that erode local self-determination.
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