Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 10, 2021 4:09:08 GMT 12
TWO OF SIX, A DOZEN OF THE OTHER: REJIG ON CARDS FOR HAMILTON CITY COUNCIL ELECTORAL SYSTEM
The Hamilton City Council’s traditional east-west divide could be abolished if a radical revision of representation is adopted this week.
A report to Thursday’s council meeting reveals replacing the current east and west wards with a single “general ward” with 12 councillors across the city is one of two options up for consideration.
The general ward would be complemented by the new, city-wide Kirikiriroa Māori ward, which will be represented by two councillors. With the addition of the city’s mayor – elected at large by all electors – there will be 15 elected representatives on the council.
The alternative option is to stick with the current east-west ward structure, with six councillors in each – plus the two councillors from the Kirikiriroa Māori ward and the mayor……
www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/126010942/two-of-six-a-dozen-of-the-other-rejig-on-cards-for-hamilton-city-council-electoral-system
The Hamilton City Council’s traditional east-west divide could be abolished if a radical revision of representation is adopted this week.
A report to Thursday’s council meeting reveals replacing the current east and west wards with a single “general ward” with 12 councillors across the city is one of two options up for consideration.
The general ward would be complemented by the new, city-wide Kirikiriroa Māori ward, which will be represented by two councillors. With the addition of the city’s mayor – elected at large by all electors – there will be 15 elected representatives on the council.
The alternative option is to stick with the current east-west ward structure, with six councillors in each – plus the two councillors from the Kirikiriroa Māori ward and the mayor……
www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/126010942/two-of-six-a-dozen-of-the-other-rejig-on-cards-for-hamilton-city-council-electoral-system