Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 25, 2019 16:30:11 GMT 12
GREATER MAORI PARTICIPATION IN COUNCIL DECISION MAKING TO BE CONSIDERED
A proposal to bring about more informed, inclusive, effective decision making is being considered by the Hastings District Council at its next full council meeting on March 28.
The proposal is for increased Maori participation in Hastings District Council decision making through the appointment of HDC: Maori Joint Committee tangata whenua representatives to the council’s four standing committees.
Such a move has been under consideration since 2017 when the HDC: Maori Joint Committee began debating their role after committee members earlier voted against the prospect of introducing Maori wards.
Many councils around the country have standing committees with appointed Maori members who can have voting rights, as is being suggested for Hastings, or attend meetings as observers......
www.voxy.co.nz/politics/5/334829
A proposal to bring about more informed, inclusive, effective decision making is being considered by the Hastings District Council at its next full council meeting on March 28.
The proposal is for increased Maori participation in Hastings District Council decision making through the appointment of HDC: Maori Joint Committee tangata whenua representatives to the council’s four standing committees.
Such a move has been under consideration since 2017 when the HDC: Maori Joint Committee began debating their role after committee members earlier voted against the prospect of introducing Maori wards.
Many councils around the country have standing committees with appointed Maori members who can have voting rights, as is being suggested for Hastings, or attend meetings as observers......
www.voxy.co.nz/politics/5/334829