Mayor of New Plymouth
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.
Ensure continued engagement of people from all walks, including Māori, in the decision-making process.
Involve the community more in the council's decision-making processes.
Review the council's workforce and optimise worker numbers and skill sets where beneficial.
Apply a future lens to every decision for impact on future generations for equity and fairness.
Ensure accountability at the top through a stronger code of conduct and expectation that councillors and the mayor are accountable.
Open council up to strong community voice and implement more meaningful engagements and deliberative democracy.
Ensure continued engagement of people from all walks, including Māori, in the decision-making process.
Involve the community more in the council's decision-making processes.
Review the council's workforce and optimise worker numbers and skill sets where beneficial.
Apply a future lens to every decision for impact on future generations for equity and fairness.
Ensure accountability at the top through a stronger code of conduct and expectation that councillors and the mayor are accountable.
Open council up to strong community voice and implement more meaningful engagements and deliberative democracy.
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