Governance Statement
Waimate District Council’s Local Governance Statement provides information on:
- the ways the public can influence local democratic processes
- the key processes through which Council engages with residents
- how Council makes decisions, and how citizens can influence these.
Local Governance Statements are required by the Local Government Act 2002.
Functions and responsibilities
Our Long-Term Plan sets out the activities and services we intend to provide to meet the district's needs.
Legislation and bylaws
Representation, and the electoral system and processes
- Elections
- Representation review
Members' roles and conduct
Governance structure, membership and delegations
- Mayor and Councillors
- Council meetings and committees
- Representation on external groups and organisations
- Delegations Policy
Meeting processes
- Meeting calendar
- Agendas and minutes
- Speaking at meetings and presenting petitions
- Standing orders (set of procedures for conducting meetings)
