Selwyn 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.
Review council size and roles to make sure elected members and staff are accountable, cost-effective and focused on core services.
Streamline council operations to reduce bureaucracy, improve efficiency and ensure taxpayer funds are used wisely.
Improve public engagement by making council decisions transparent and giving residents easy ways to provide feedback.
Have open and transparent communication with ratepayers.
Use rate revenues in a cost-effective and responsible manner.
Have public consultation that helps guide future decisions.
Investigate and implement any current software packages Selwyn District Council has purchased but may not have implemented to engage with the community.
Investigate the financial position of the council by way of a forensic audit to provide transparency on historic expenditure and future savings.
Commit to being available to address Rolleston residents' concerns when approached and return answers to the community and council alike.
Introduce an interactive online tool so residents can adjust budgets virtually, evaluate trade-offs, and submit on preferred service levels.
Set up a citizens assembly whose members are demographically proportionate to voters to debate issues and make recommendations to council.
Make reports, resolutions, progress, attendance, and votes more accessible via a tool like Wellington City Council's decision register.
Review council size and roles to make sure elected members and staff are accountable, cost-effective and focused on core services.
Streamline council operations to reduce bureaucracy, improve efficiency and ensure taxpayer funds are used wisely.
Improve public engagement by making council decisions transparent and giving residents easy ways to provide feedback.
Have open and transparent communication with ratepayers.
Use rate revenues in a cost-effective and responsible manner.
Have public consultation that helps guide future decisions.
Investigate and implement any current software packages Selwyn District Council has purchased but may not have implemented to engage with the community.
Investigate the financial position of the council by way of a forensic audit to provide transparency on historic expenditure and future savings.
Commit to being available to address Rolleston residents' concerns when approached and return answers to the community and council alike.
Introduce an interactive online tool so residents can adjust budgets virtually, evaluate trade-offs, and submit on preferred service levels.
Set up a citizens assembly whose members are demographically proportionate to voters to debate issues and make recommendations to council.
Make reports, resolutions, progress, attendance, and votes more accessible via a tool like Wellington City Council's decision register.
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