Ruapehu 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.
Implement highly regulatory requirements on elected member engagement with the public to ensure opportunities for accountability.
Retain Māori wards and resource partnerships with Māori, including iwi and hapū, as a way to work towards delegated authority under the Local Government Act.
Advocate for a reduction in elected member remuneration and discretionary spending for operations.
Implement highly regulatory requirements on elected member engagement with the public to ensure opportunities for accountability.
Retain Māori wards and resource partnerships with Māori, including iwi and hapū, as a way to work towards delegated authority under the Local Government Act.
Advocate for a reduction in elected member remuneration and discretionary spending for operations.
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