Local Governance Statement

A Local Governance Statement is a collection of information that explains how the Council works and how it involves the public in decision-making. It outlines how Council makes decisions and how residents can become involved in those processes. It also promotes local democracy by providing the public with information on ways they can influence local democratic processes.

The Council is required to prepare a Governance Statement after each triennial election (under section 40 of the Local Government Act 2002) and make it available to the public.

Through the following Governance Statement links, the community can access information on this website about how Council makes decisions and how members of the public can influence those processes.