Golden Bay Community Board
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.
Create regular open meetings for community members to express concerns that are then taken back to regional council via the community board.
Engage the community as much as possible with the community board to become a friendly board open to public input.
Work closely with local iwi.
Engage with all ethnic groups when appropriate and continue to build relationships between Golden Bay and the district, especially staff in Richmond.
Make sure the community board exercises its role to make submissions on all policies, by-laws and long-term plans.
Use the Treaty of Waitangi as a lens for policy, continue work with local iwi and invite them at the start of any important policies.
Create regular open meetings for community members to express concerns that are then taken back to regional council via the community board.
Engage the community as much as possible with the community board to become a friendly board open to public input.
Work closely with local iwi.
Engage with all ethnic groups when appropriate and continue to build relationships between Golden Bay and the district, especially staff in Richmond.
Make sure the community board exercises its role to make submissions on all policies, by-laws and long-term plans.
Use the Treaty of Waitangi as a lens for policy, continue work with local iwi and invite them at the start of any important policies.
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