Queenstown-Lakes 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.
Consider the effects of setting up the proposed Water Services CCO on the provision of other core council services.
Represent the entire district, not just the ward from which elected.
Take into account all public feedback from council consultations in order to make informed decisions for the benefit of the community.
Engage local Māori in council decision making and planning.
Ensure ethnic groups have opportunities to integrate into the community.
Provide opportunities for local residents to communicate directly with council members.
Change the standing orders rules to ensure that the council can get full and timely information to make informed decisions.
Limit the term of the QLDC chief executive officer to six month rolling contracts.
Make public all council finances, redacting personal information such as bank accounts.
Support culture change within the QLDC necessary for the community to rebuild its trust in the council through openness, honesty and inclusion.
Apply lessons from Wanaka Community Board engagement with its communities through inclusive committees in the other wards of the district.
Re-establish the relationships between council and the chambers of commerce that have been allowed to wither for the past three years.
Consider the effects of setting up the proposed Water Services CCO on the provision of other core council services.
Represent the entire district, not just the ward from which elected.
Take into account all public feedback from council consultations in order to make informed decisions for the benefit of the community.
Engage local Māori in council decision making and planning.
Ensure ethnic groups have opportunities to integrate into the community.
Provide opportunities for local residents to communicate directly with council members.
Change the standing orders rules to ensure that the council can get full and timely information to make informed decisions.
Limit the term of the QLDC chief executive officer to six month rolling contracts.
Make public all council finances, redacting personal information such as bank accounts.
Support culture change within the QLDC necessary for the community to rebuild its trust in the council through openness, honesty and inclusion.
Apply lessons from Wanaka Community Board engagement with its communities through inclusive committees in the other wards of the district.
Re-establish the relationships between council and the chambers of commerce that have been allowed to wither for the past three years.
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