Waitaki 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.
Advocate for more weight in local decision making under the RMA replacements and take outside and expert advice into account without a veto.
Limit public excluded wherever possible as the council is public service, perhaps even if commercially sensitive sometimes.
Use social media to keep followers up to date with decisions at council.
Advocate for more weight in local decision making under the RMA replacements and take outside and expert advice into account without a veto.
Limit public excluded wherever possible as the council is public service, perhaps even if commercially sensitive sometimes.
Use social media to keep followers up to date with decisions at council.
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