

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 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.
Change the standing orders rules to ensure that the council can get full and timely information to make informed decisions.
Make public all council finances, redacting personal information such as bank accounts.
Limit the term of the QLDC chief executive officer to six month rolling contracts.
Provide opportunities for local residents to communicate directly with council members.
Engage local Māori in council decision making and planning.
Ensure ethnic groups have opportunities to integrate into the community.
Represent the entire district, not just the ward from which elected.
Take into account all public feedback from council consultations in order to make informed decisions for the benefit of the community.
Consider the effects of setting up the proposed Water Services CCO on the provision of other core council services.
Change the standing orders rules to ensure that the council can get full and timely information to make informed decisions.
Make public all council finances, redacting personal information such as bank accounts.
Limit the term of the QLDC chief executive officer to six month rolling contracts.
Provide opportunities for local residents to communicate directly with council members.
Engage local Māori in council decision making and planning.
Ensure ethnic groups have opportunities to integrate into the community.
Represent the entire district, not just the ward from which elected.
Take into account all public feedback from council consultations in order to make informed decisions for the benefit of the community.
Consider the effects of setting up the proposed Water Services CCO on the provision of other core council services.
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