Rangiora-Ashley 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.
Continue to attract the best practitioners into council positions and contracts through excellent recruitment and tendering processes.
Ensure meaningful engagement and consultation with the community on issues that impact them and listen and act on what they are saying.
Spend on the non-negotiable, legally required items first and then carefully consider whether or not to spend on non-essential nice to haves.
Encourage delegations from all groups in the community to the community board to hear diverse views.
Lobby for further delegation to community board to encourage local knowledge in decision-making.
Promote sensible consultation with outcomes already tested on community board members for common sense.
Review council vehicle requirements, usage and cost of fringe benefit tax.
Encourage dialogue with all community groups to ensure the best outcome in all cases.
Make policies that cater for and respect all local groups and ensure no group is disadvantaged by a policy giving preference to another group.
Advocate for common sense decision making and encourage meaningful conversations on community topics and value all voices.
Promote local voice to be heard at community board meetings.
Continue to attract the best practitioners into council positions and contracts through excellent recruitment and tendering processes.
Ensure meaningful engagement and consultation with the community on issues that impact them and listen and act on what they are saying.
Spend on the non-negotiable, legally required items first and then carefully consider whether or not to spend on non-essential nice to haves.
Encourage delegations from all groups in the community to the community board to hear diverse views.
Lobby for further delegation to community board to encourage local knowledge in decision-making.
Promote sensible consultation with outcomes already tested on community board members for common sense.
Review council vehicle requirements, usage and cost of fringe benefit tax.
Encourage dialogue with all community groups to ensure the best outcome in all cases.
Make policies that cater for and respect all local groups and ensure no group is disadvantaged by a policy giving preference to another group.
Advocate for common sense decision making and encourage meaningful conversations on community topics and value all voices.
Promote local voice to be heard at community board meetings.
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