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.
Begin tenure with drop-in sessions to hear needs of the people who support me as there is time and energy to do this.
Oppose co-governance and believe that if a group wants to be represented they must stand.
Understand rating formulas in order to control the constant rate increases affecting all sectors.
Ensure elected members take responsibility for managing the risk of ineffective governance so the council is not managed out of doing its job.
Ensure strong oversight of the procurement of a new chief executive and the development of that contract to empower the elected council.
Manage the long-term plan process proactively to ensure meaningful engagement, right timing of intermediate decisions, and full budget disclosures.
Front-foot notification of issues.
Promote the status of projects underway.
Review the committee structure.
Begin tenure with drop-in sessions to hear needs of the people who support me as there is time and energy to do this.
Oppose co-governance and believe that if a group wants to be represented they must stand.
Understand rating formulas in order to control the constant rate increases affecting all sectors.
Ensure elected members take responsibility for managing the risk of ineffective governance so the council is not managed out of doing its job.
Ensure strong oversight of the procurement of a new chief executive and the development of that contract to empower the elected council.
Manage the long-term plan process proactively to ensure meaningful engagement, right timing of intermediate decisions, and full budget disclosures.
Front-foot notification of issues.
Promote the status of projects underway.
Review the committee structure.
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