Participate in Local Government

There are many different ways people can participate in local government and be involved in council decision-making processes.

These include–

• Voting for council.
• Being a council candidate for the council.
• Making a submission on the boundaries for wards and constituencies – the representation arrangements.
• Contributing to a community outcomes process via participation in meetings or making submissions.
• Contributing to a consultation or making a submission on a council plan (including the Long Term Council Community Plan or annual plan) or other proposal.
• Attending council meetings.

The greater the participation levels in communities, the more likely council decisions and actions will match short and long-term community objectives.