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Democracy in action
Council staff work with farmers to prepare sustainable land management plans that set out options and recommendations for individual properties.
People participate in local government in many ways – not just at election time. A democracy needs its citizens to take part in its government in order for it to remain democratic. The fewer people actively involved, then the less truly representative it is. Each and every person has the responsibility to participate to one extent or another.
In New Zealand, there are many different boards, councils and other
organisations that need people from the local community to get involved.
There are many ways
to participate in local government in New Zealand, and many organisations
that want to foster increased participation.
Some of the ways that people can be part of local democracy are:
- informing themselves about the candidates and voting in elections for local authorities, school boards, district health boards, and other community boards and organisations
- standing for election in one of these
- making themselves available to be nominated to join a relevant specialist committee or board such as health board advisory committee, local trust board or council-controlled organisation
- attending council meetings and meetings of other community organisations
- making representations about issues relevant to their local community
- reading and making submissions on the long-term council community plan (LTCCP) and other council plans and proposals.