Tasman 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.
Publish key documents clearly and concisely, including the annual plan, long-term plan and CEO KPIs.
Respect ratepayers without differentiating based on sex, race or religion.
Test efficiency on expenditure and outcomes including contracting for civil works, IT and marketing communications.
Review how top tier staff are hired given their inability to read a contract, such as 'good as fixed price dam' at one hundred and four million dollars.
Start listening to feedback given rather than pushing agendas through anyway.
Stop increasing staff exponentially, approximately 100 over the past three years.
Publish key documents clearly and concisely, including the annual plan, long-term plan and CEO KPIs.
Respect ratepayers without differentiating based on sex, race or religion.
Test efficiency on expenditure and outcomes including contracting for civil works, IT and marketing communications.
Review how top tier staff are hired given their inability to read a contract, such as 'good as fixed price dam' at one hundred and four million dollars.
Start listening to feedback given rather than pushing agendas through anyway.
Stop increasing staff exponentially, approximately 100 over the past three years.
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